Hemmings Daily: "The shape of things to come" triumphs in Scottsdale

1979 Triumph TR7 convertible. Photos courtesy Bonhams Auctions. Introduced in 1975, Triumph's TR7 was heralded as "The shape of things to come," and its bold lines quickly made it the best-selling TR in the brand's history. Initially praised by the automotive press, quality problems soon tarnished the car's reputation, and in 1981, its final year, just 4,657 examples were constructed in Solihull. Today, TR7s are somewhat more appreciated by collectors, with pristine examples currently valued at $13,050 by NADA. T [View in Browser | Subscribe] [Hemmings Daily] Monday, January 23, 2017 ["The shape of things to come" triumphs in Scottsdale] ['The shape of things to come' triumphs in Scottsdale] Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1979 Triumph TR7 convertible. Photos courtesy Bonhams Auctions. Introduced in 1975, Triumph's TR7 was heralded as "The shape of things to come," and its bold lines quickly made it the best-selling TR in the brand's history. Initially praised by the automotive press, quality problems soon tarnished the car's reputation, and in 1981, its final year, just 4,657 examples were constructed in Solihull. Today, TR7s are somewhat more appreciated by collectors, with pristine examples currently valued at $13,050 by NADA. T... [Read More] [Sponsor] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Last-year 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: The refinished Silver Star Metallic paint is in beautiful condition. The finish was applied approximately 3 years ago and driven just a few thousand miles since that time. Likewise, the wood siding was replaced, surrounded with the original factory wood trim. Up in front, the grill frame and grill insert are new and look stunning. The wheels and bumpers, while not new, still reflect the low miles with just normal wear and ag...[Read More] [Jean Argetsinger, "the matriarch of early American road racing," dead at age 97] [Jean Argetsinger, ] Posted by Jim Donnelly - Jean Argetsinger with Sir Jackie Stewart. Photo courtesy IMRRC. Jean Argetsinger, a towering figure in early American road racing who did a lot to create the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), died on Monday, January 16 at her home in Burdett, New York. She was 97. Jean was a lifelong partner in racing with her husband Cameron, who predeceased her in 2008, and is widely credited with the rebirth of road racing in the United States following World War II, using the original public-road circuit ...[Read More] [Sponsor] [Project Apollo, Part V: That Which Does Not Kill You] [Project Apollo, Part V: That Which Does Not Kill You] Posted by Hemmings contributor - Story and photos by Joe Essid. A year after buying my 1974 Buick, and half a year after getting it back on the road, the old Apollo wears not 50, but three shades of gray primer and still sports an interior that Dr. Frankenstein would love. At the casual glace, it looks worse than it did when I got it. But it won't get me killed. In fact, if you marry a mechanic's daughter you will never die from deferred repairs. That's a ball joint, Nancy said, as we made a gas run in the car. Oh, it's...[Read More] [Las Vegas, 1967] [Las Vegas, 1967] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: July 1967 Location: Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada Source: Vintage Las Vegas What do you see here?...[Read More] [Sponsor] [HemmingsPRO] Seller Listings [Learn More] [1966 Plymouth Sport Fury] [1966 Plymouth Sport Fury $15,450] [1950 Willys Jeepster] [1950 Willys Jeepster $13,250] [1974 Triumph TR6] [1974 Triumph TR6 $16,800] [2006 Lotus Elise] [2006 Lotus Elise $36,999] [1975 Porsche 911S] [1975 Porsche 911S $39,900] [1972 Chevrolet ] [1972 Chevrolet $26,500] [This Day in Automotive History] THIS DAY IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY 1/23/1914: Alex Tremulis born, Chicago, Illinois UPCOMING EVENTS [Amaranth Annual Charity Auto Show] February 2, 2017 - Mesa, AZ [42nd Annual Kansas Sunflower Swap Meet for Charity] February 3, 2017 - Park City, KS [54th Annual Winter Auto Parts Swap Meet] February 4, 2017 - Kalamazoo, MI [46th Annual Tri-State Swap Meet] February 4, 2017 - Denver, CO [MiRPA Winter Banquet honoring Lyn St. James] February 4, 2017 - Schaumburg, IL [Sumter Swap Meets] February 5, 2017 - Bushnell, FL [See All Events] [Sponsor] FEATURED CLASSIFIEDS Sponsored By: [Sponsor] [1949 Chrysler Town & Country] [1949 Chrysler Town & Country] [$64,900] [1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350] [1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350] [$31,990] [1963 Plymouth Valiant] [1963 Plymouth Valiant] [$12,500] [1986 AMC Eagle] [1986 AMC Eagle] [$12,850] [1964 Mercury Park Lane] [1964 Mercury Park Lane] [$36,000] [1955 Chevrolet Bel Air] [1955 Chevrolet Bel Air] [$28,500] [1973 Fiat 130] [1973 Fiat 130] [$40,000] [1957 Ford ] [1957 Ford] [$29,485] PRO SELLER LISTING [1978 Cadillac Seville] [1978 Cadillac Seville] [$25,000] [C3 Corvette IRS suspension] [C3 Corvette IRS suspension] [$1,300] [View All Classifieds] FEATURED IN THE BLOG Sponsored By: [Sponsor] [Gone, but not forgotten - Mercury's Cougar turns 50] [Gone, but not forgotten - Mercury's Cougar turns 50] [Open Diff: What's the most obscure automotive nickname you've heard?] [Open Diff: What's the most obscure automotive nickname you've heard?] [See All Featured Blog Posts] FOLLOW US: [Get RSS Feeds of Hemmings Blog] [Follow us on Twitter] [Join us on Facebook] [View our Flickr pool] [View Newsletter Archives] Hemmings Motor News will not sell or share your e-mail address with other companies. 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