Drive this car in the Rally for The Lane!
Ever dream of driving that special vintage car that you’ve seen at a national car show? Lane Motor Museum can make your dream come true with our Rally for The Lane – an annual fundraising event for Lane Motor Museum where participants get to drive one of our cars as part of an all-day rally! This car is one of several cars that are offered for the Rally. Scroll down the page to learn more about this car!
Learn more about this year’s Rally for The Lane
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Specifications for the 1980 Triumph TR8
Read through these items to learn a little more about what it’s like to drive this car.
Rating Scale:
1= Handles and drives like a Model T
10=Handles and drives like a modern car
| Description | 2 -door convertible | |
| Speed | Very powerful V8, very torquey | Rating= 10 |
| Brakes | Power-assisted, very good | Rating= 7 |
| Handling | The power can overwhelm rear grip, otherwise good | Rating= 7 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, shifts easily | Rating= 8 |
| Visibility | Very good with the top down, blind spots with top up | |
| Safety | Shoulder belt | |
| Passengers | 2 t | |
| Climate Control | Heat | |
| Quirks | Top is diffuclt to raise; ask for assistance | |
| Driver Position | Left-hand drive | |
| Overall Rating | 8 out of 10 |
Are you ready to reserve this car?
Return to the main Rally for The Lane event page for more information and registration links.
Need assistance?
Any questions or problems- please click here to email or call (615) 742-7445.