The main difference betwen the TR4 and TR4A was the inclusion of Indipendant Rear Suspension (IRS). The IRS design used in the TR4A was the basis for the IRS used in TR5, TR6, Sedans and Stag

The TR3A is fitted with a larger 2138cc engine than the its predecessor the TR3 which had a 1991cc engine

The TR7 was a very controversial shape to say the least. None of the original TR heritage was carried over to this car, it was a completly new car from the ground up. Mechanically this car was much the same as most of the Japanese offerings of the time.

Some people say the TR6 was the end of the true TR sports car. It had the best of everything the TR range had to offer, Disk Brakes, IRS, Electric Overdrive and a soft top

This is the first full production TR made

Arguably the best model to come from British Leyland is the Triumph Dolomite Sprint. The Sprint was a true sports saloon and offered incredible performance that is impressive even by today's standards. A unique 16 valve SOHC head was applied to this model, which was favourably comapred with BMW2002tii and similar sporting saloons of the period.

Australian market cars were all Mimosa (yellow), but dealers like Hodgson in Sydney,specially imported a few white ones to offer something a lttle special to enthusiasts. Anumber of the cars were raced here , however they had few major sucesses.

Triumph brings you the most powerful TR ever as performance returns to the open sports car. The TR8 convertable, Triumphs newest source of power.

The heart of the TR8 is a muscular 3.5 litre V8 cast of light weight aluminum alloy, Strong silent pulsing V8 power! Dual exhausts, fuel injection and cylinders lined with high strength steel give it impressive power and strength.

The Nationals were held in Queensland this year, from September 13^th to 21^st.

 We started off at ‘Cherrabah” a country homestead resort near Warwick on the Darling Downs with Registration and the Welcome Dinner.

Sunday the 14^th was Pride of Ownership in Warwick on a lovely day.  The rain held off until the evening but Greg Bird, (Nationals Organiser and entertainer) and his band, Tuxedo Junction, had to pack up and come into the lounge to play their fantastic music or risk the temporary shelter landing on them as it filled with water.

 Monday the 15^th was Morgan Park competition.  This went well in great weather and the CAMS stewards and Clerk of Course were most complimentary about this stress free and relaxed day.

Now. Every one has their own special way of doing things. I tend to excel at really crazy ways of doing things mostly because I'm always looking for a quickest way out.

Secondly I would not recommend trying this at home, all the usual safety warnings and legal indemnities etc etc etc

Although I did do it at home

The Triumph Sports Owners Association of Queensland is a CAMS affiliated not for profit car club catering for the preservation and enjoyment of the Triumph car marque. The Club is based in Brisbane and has approximately 150 members. The club holds regular meetings and various social and motoring events.

If you would like to become a new member of the TSOAQ or you are an existing member wishing to renew your membership, you will find membership form the TSOAQ Memberships section below.