In the past week (on the 22nd of August to be precise) it was exactly 35 years ago that I started a rather long term relationship with the Triumph TR7. I
bought myself a TR7 DHC for my 25th birthday. Looking back over these years I can say I learned quite a lot about these lovely cars over that period. But I also enjoyed them on many long distance tours. So 35 years of touring captured in 35 pictures taken during various events and tours!
A lovely sunny autumn afternoon somewhere in Lincolnshire.
During my first ever trip with a TR7 to the UK.
Photoshoot on Wrynose Pass while visiting the Lake District.
‘t Kreng being loaded onto a car ambulance,
after a fuel pump failure (Milton Keynes UK).
‘t Kreng almost disappearing from view in the fog on top of the Jaufenpas (I),
during the car’s first Alpine tour.
‘t Kreng on top of the Col de L'Iseran (F),
during Club Triumph’s 2005 edition of the 10 Countries Run.
Enjoying the fine weather near Vijlen (NL),
the day after a local navigational rally.
During the second trip with my newly acquired TR7 DHC.
Enjoying some fabulous roads in the Yorkshire Dales,
on the way to the start of the 2007 edition of Le Carrera Caledonia (Gunnerside UK).
Enjoying the Sun rise over the Col de la Colombière (F),
during the first day of Club Triumph’s 2007 edition of the 10 Countries Run.
Again enjoying some fabulous roads in the Yorkshire Dales, this time while on the way to the start of the 2008 edition of Le Carrera Caledonia (Sowry Head UK).
We took part in Le Carrera Caledonia, and afterwards we spent some days walking and touring the Isle of Skye. Here 't Kreng is seen waiting patiently in a deserted parking lot near Duntulm.
The DHC on top of the Timmelsjoch during her | maiden | trip after her restauration was completed a month before.
A short rest in the Yorkshire Dales again, this time while on our way to Hawes. There we would spent a few days walking in preparation for the 2011 edition of the International AutoEcosse (Buttertubs Pass UK).
The DHC on top of the Stilfserjoch (aka Stelvio), during her 2nd Alpine Tour after her restauration was completed a year before. The front wheels clearly showing signs of heavy brake use!
Sun rise on top of the Sankt Gotthard Pass, during the first day of Club Triumph’s 5th edition of the 10 Countries Run.
‘t Kreng lurking in front of The Black Cock Inn, our accommodation in Broughton-in -Furness after we finished the International Auto Ecosse.
A short pause at the side of the B4520 near Pwllgloyw, during Club Triumph's first edition of the"Taith o Amgylch Cymru" (or a Tour of Wales).
‘t Kreng patiently waiting for us to return from a lovely walk along Lake Buttermere.
Fine views from the top of the Col de la Bonette (F),
during the 2013 edition of Club Triumph’s 10 Countries Run.
The DHC in front of the Nant-Y-Moch reservoir, during the second edition of Club Triumph's “Taith o Amgylch Cymru” (or A Tour of Wales in proper English).
‘t Kreng in front of the famous Ribblehead railway viaduct,
during Club Triumph’s first edition of the “Border Raiders” tour.
Towards the top of the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse (A),
during Club Triumph's 2015 edition of the 10 Countries Run.
‘t Kreng in the grounds of the Rolduc abbey before the start
of the 28th LTV Nachtrit (Kerkrade NL).
A short rest for man and machine on top of the Sankt Bernhardin pass,
during Club Triumph's 2017 edition of the 10 Countries Run.
Enjoying the autumn colours during one of the last tours of the year (Belfeld NL).
Due to various problems with my Defender ‘t Kreng had to be put
into daily use for a month or so (Klein Hanssum Neer NL).
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‘t Kreng in the early evening sun at the side of the L228 near Bocket (D),
during a local tour with some friends.
A very nice back drop for the car. On the Passo Pordoi (I),
during Club Triumph’s 10 Countries Run.
The DHC in front of one the spare lock gates (Baarlo NL)
after some post 10CR work had been carried out.
The DHC after another successful biennial safety and
environmental inspection (or APK as it is called here).
Enjoying the light and sight in the shed, while working on one of the many jobs
the restoration of my ’76 car has put forward so far!
While I was away on a lovely walking holiday in Süd Tirol,
my TR7’s were together in the shed for the first time!
‘t Kreng during the final reconnaissance for the 32nd edition
of our annual “Nachtrit” (Vijlen (NL).
Enjoying a fine spring morning. Near “De Lanck” in Swalmen (NL).
Is it the end? After a head on collision, caused by an oil or diesel slick on the road.
During Club Triumph’s 2022 edition 10 Countries Run. Passo di Valparola (I).
The risk of using your cars!
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