
1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible by The Wedge Shop
This 1980 Triumph TR8 is a modified convertible powered by a 3.5-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The build includes a Huffaker Racing-style fiberglass widebody kit, a Holley four-barrel carburetor on an Edelbrock intake manifold, and a Ford 8.8” limited-slip differential. It sits on Compomotive wheels and features Wilwood front disc brakes and Koni shock absorbers. The car sports a dark blue finish with a matching soft top and red leather interior. Modified by The Wedge Shop in Massachusetts, this TR8 combines classic styling with performance upgrades. This 1980 Triumph TR8 convertible, finished in dark blue, features a 3.5-liter V8 engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Upgrades include a Huffaker Racing-style fiberglass widebody kit, Ford 8.8″ rear axle with limited-slip differential, and Wilwood front disc brakes. It has also been equipped with a four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock intake manifold, TWS camshaft kit, high-torque starter, and performance heads. The interior boasts red leather upholstery and features such as air conditioning, intermittent wipers, and a Sony CD stereo. The car is accompanied by additional components like a tonneau cover and blue soft top boot. Located in Utica, New York, this TR8 was sold on Bring a Trailer for $28,750. This 1980 Triumph TR8 convertible has been extensively modified with a Huffaker Racing-style fiberglass widebody kit. It's powered by a modified 3.5-liter V8 with an Edelbrock intake manifold and TWS four-barrel carburetor, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Additional modifications include a Ford 8.8" rear axle with LSD, Wilwood front disc brakes, and a set of 15" Compomotive wheels. The exterior features a metallic blue vinyl wrap over the original dark blue paintwork. The car's interior is refurbished with red leather upholstery, a Sony CD stereo, and a roll bar. The vehicle is located in Shorewood, Illinois, USA.
- Built by:
- The Wedge Shop
- Location:
- Scituate, Massachusetts, USA
- Vehicle:
- 1980 Triumph TR8
- Engine:
- -
- Cost:
- $43,000
- Power:
- -
- Torque:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Balance:
- -
- Wheels:
- Compomotive 15x8 rearCompomotive 15x7 front
- Exterior:
- Huffaker Racing-style fiberglass widebody kitdark blue paintintegrated rear spoilermetallic blue vinyl wrapfront air damfabricated front air dam
- Interior:
- aftermarket driveshafthigh-torque starterHella fog lightsSony CD stereo
- Chassis:
- Koni shock absorbersaftermarket rear suspension componentsWilwood front disc brakesFord Mustang-sourced rear brakesroll bar
- Powertrain:
- 3.5-liter V8Ford 8.8" limited-slip differentialEdelbrock intake manifoldHolley 600-cfm four-barrel carburetorCenterforce clutch assemblyMSD distributorlightened flywheelTWS four-barrel carburetor kit10-bolt headscustom exhaust systemTWS camshaft kitFord 8.8″ rear axlehigh-torque starterlimited-slip differentialtube-style exhaust headers
