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gregsharpe
Gregory Sharpe

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08/02/2019 06:14PM

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TR-8 GT1 Huffaker clone
Posted by: gregsharpe
Date: August 02, 2019 06:58PM

https://i.imgur.com/DWNShIXl.jpg

I could use some assistance determining just what I've got here. Long story cut very short, the owner passed away last year and the family offered the car to me because of my lifelong obsession with motor sports. They simply wanted the car to be used and loved for it's original purpose.

From what I understand, this was privately built with parts and assistance from Huffaker back in 1979 or 1980. Some of the paperwork that accompanied the car shows trips out to Huffaker's shop in CA (I believe) for parts and plans, but it looks like the car was built in Georgia. It was said to have been built from "a body in white", there's no title present, nor can I find a VIN# anywhere.

So first off, does anyone recognize this build? It belonged to Chuck Blinne (r.i.p.) and was used sparsely around Georgia many years ago.

Where would vin# or production #s be located? I'd like to figure out where the chassis came from. Triumph had brought over a handful of "bodies in white" for the big teams, but what are the chances this was one of those?

Any and all comments, advice, leads and conversation would be appreciated. There's plenty more pictures for those interested.


doyle8
Andy doyle

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10/07/2009 08:41PM

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Re: TR-8 GT1 Huffaker clone
Posted by: doyle8
Date: August 03, 2019 11:57PM



gregsharpe
Gregory Sharpe

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Re: TR-8 GT1 Huffaker clone
Posted by: gregsharpe
Date: January 20, 2020 09:28AM

If anyone is genuinely interested in fielding this car, it is for sale. Please feel free to reach out to me for details. Asking $6,000 OBO.


bsa_m21
Martin Rothman
Vancouver, Canada
(216 posts)

Registered:
01/06/2009 11:41AM

Main British Car:
1980 TR7V8 Rover 3.9L

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Re: TR-8 GT1 Huffaker clone
Posted by: bsa_m21
Date: January 20, 2020 12:02PM

Please post more pictures. Specifically some under the hood and interior.

Thanks.


willbowen
William Bowen

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11/18/2009 09:03AM

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Re: TR-8 GT1 Huffaker clone
Posted by: willbowen
Date: March 10, 2020 04:27PM

I know this tr8 i have photos and specs on it
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