The Triumph TR7 must be the most controversial sports car of all time, not only with the spectre of British Leyland, but also its raft of missteps and overlooked opportunities. This week on Twin-Cam, we’re privileged to be with one of sixty-ish TR7 Sprints, with sixteen valves, and if you’d like to see it, comment ‘SPRINT’ below. | Twin-Cam

The Triumph TR7 is a sports car that was manufactured in the United Kingdom from September 1974 to October 1981 by British Leyland Motor Corporation (BLMC), which changed its name to British Leyland (BL) in 1975. The car was launched in the United States in January 1975, with its UK home market debut in May 1976. The UK launch was delayed at least twice because of high demand for the vehicle in the US, with final sales of new TR7s continuing into 1982. It was initially produced at the Speke, Liv

23K views · 199 reactions | Tim and Fuzz take on one of the most divisive British sports cars ever made - a Triumph TR7, a British Leyland relic from the 1970s, and a design that still really splits opinions. This TR7 however, needs some TLC and the Car S.O.S team are determined to turn it into something special. Tune in to brand new episodes of Car S.O.S, Thursdays at 8pm, only on National Geographic UK (available on Sky and Virgin Media). | National Geographic UK | Facebook