Description
KDU 367N - Factory press and reconnaissance rally car
This very special Triumph TR7 rally car which is supplied with a large history file, detailing its story and competition life.
Now re-commissioned with ~£5, 000 recently invested. It has a fresh MOT along with many new mechanical parts, including new distributor, with cap rotor arm, points and condenser. New radiator, clutch master cylinder, rear brake cylinders, all new fluids and a very detailed mechanical recommission.
History
KDU367N was supplied to the British Leyland Marketing Services on 26th June 1975. Becoming the official factory press car and then reconnaissance car for the works rally team, it was driven by paid driver Tim Nash. There is a Heritage certificate to verify this car was the factory Press Car. I have personally spoken to Tim Nash, who verified driving this car in the 70’s where he was a rally driver for Triumph.
KDU367N / chassis number ACG/ 6 Is regarded as being the 2nd oldest surviving home market TR7. ACG/ 5 is known to exist, which is also fitted with the 16v Sprint engine. Recently it has been reported that ACG/ 4 has been found but needing significant restoration.
KDU367N is factory fitted with a 16-Valve engine. Just a handful of factory cars were built to this specification and are reported to have 16v engines fitted from essentially new. Obviously all bearing KDU registrations, and the TR Drivers Club holds some very interesting history surrounding these TR7 'Sprint' rally cars.
These 16v factory cars were as follows: -
KDU497N & KDU498N Both works factory rally cars
KDU467N & KDU488N Both 'works' rally cars again, being prepared for private entrants.
KDU487N Development test-bed car and this car. KDU367N the factory press and reconnaissance car.
The car comes complete with a lot of paperwork. There are folders listing Competition and General History, MSA information, Technical history, Maintenance and Expense Records, Tax / MOT history, a British Heritage Certificate clearly identifying the car as an official works press car and a MSA Competition Logbook, dated through to 2023
Looking fabulous and period correct in the iconic British Airways livery KDU367N is now ready for fun road use, regularity or stage rallies, or arguably more likely, a great car to take to the ever growing 'demonstration events' These laid back events are becoming more and more popular every year, not only with entrants, but spectators too, where owners of historically important cars can 'let their hair down' and enjoy the cars without the pressure and fierce competition of timed events.
Specification
KDU367N was prepared by Chris Conoley and subsequently raced for 2 sessions in the TR Register championship, where is would often be seen in the top 3. Chris himself would race the car for the then owner Arthur Carter. Chris prepared the engine for competition use, with lightened and balanced parts, plus development work on the 16v Head and you can tell it develops more than the standard BHP, as it’s a quick car. I also own another factory 16v Sprint car SJW541S and KDU367N is much quicker.
The car is finished in ‘Works' colours to fully rally specification with FIA/ MSA papers. The shell is full seam welded and strengthened and the car is equipped with roll cage, trip meter, bucket seats with full harnesses, plumbed-in fire extinguisher, 4 Cibie spot lamps, Tarmac suspension, Minilite wheels, quick rack, strut brace, oil cooler, Group 4 brakes with adjustable balance and five speed gearbox. The car is prepared and ready for serious rallies and is road legal.
Considering the car has been raced, it is presented very well having benefitted from an older rebuild. The body is superbly straight with no evidence of corrosion and the underside painted in body colour. The interior is in good order but not built for comfort. It has extra gauges, switches and mechanical trip all working and ready for rallying. On the road KDU 367N is fast and lots of fun. There is enormous rallying potential, and the power is impressive, handling competent and brakes sharp as they need to be. The 16 valve 2. 0 engine sounds superb, and performs very well.
Overall, a historically important and interesting car, now ready for road or competition use, presents well, with a natural aged patina.
I'm only selling as I want to consolidate my 3 classic cars to one that is more family friendly and can fit 3 people, so looking to change for classic Porsche or similar.
