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1981 Triumph TR8 Convertible 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 25, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$8,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Triumph TR
Generation
TR7 and TR8
Version
TR8
VIN
SATPL4587BA404866
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 17 comparable sales, 18% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $18,500
Median$15,400
Sales behind it17Likely

From 17 sales of the Triumph TR8 (TR7 and TR8) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $18,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Triumph TR8 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 9, 2026$20,750
1981 Triumph TR8 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 19, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 19, 2026$19,250
1981 Triumph TR8 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 31, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 31, 2025$19,500
1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$15,500
1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$8,200
1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 25, 2026$25,250
1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 27, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 27, 2026$18,500
1980 TRIUMPH TR8 CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$10,000