1975 / KDU 487N Triumph TR7 - SOLD

'KDU 487N' was built by the factory as a Works development car, initially for the five-speed gearbox, and was also used as a 'recce car' for the Works V8 cars 'KDU 497N' AND 'KDU 498N', as driven by the legendary Tony Pond.
The car was then sold to the first privateer owner, Ken Wood, who damaged the car on the Devilla stage of the Scottish Rally, necessitating a new body shell, which the factory competition department supplied as a 'Works' TR8 shell with "let in" roll cage to the A posts, strengthened roof and lightened panels, stamped SD 71 ID which is visible today on the front panel.
Class wins followed on the Burmah and Trossachs rallies, 4th on The Bowmaker and 8th on the Gallway.
In 1979, the Kingdom Stages was won outright, 4th attained on the Bank of Scotland Rally,4th on the Burmah and another Trossachs class win.
In addition to the integrated roll cage, the works shells included heavy duty brackets for the axle, Panhard rod tower and quick-lift jacking points.
Now completely rebuilt and prepared by the renowned rally expert, Ricky Higgs, and currently with a reputed Don More Sprint engine as supplied to the works in 1975 (there is a fully prepared V8 available).  The gearbox is Works specification, a LT77 five-speed close ratio, mated to 4HA rear axle and LSD.  The fuel system, a purpose manufactured Premier Fuel Cell, has an FIA certificate.  Brakes are AP 4-Pot caliper fronts, 2-pot rears with a hydraulic handbrake.  A biased pedal box, fresh Bilsteins dampers, high ratio rack, new seats and belts complete the inventory on a seriously well-engineered rally car with an important history.