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TRIUMPH TR8 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 94 TRIUMPH TR8s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 4 (4.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the TRIUMPH TR8 is rarer than 60% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 94 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 60% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the TR8
The Triumph TR8 is a sports car built by the British Triumph Motor Company from 1978 until 1981. It is an eight-cylinder version of the "wedge-shaped" Triumph TR7 which was designed by Harris Mann and manufactured by British Leyland (BL), through its Jaguar/Rover/Triumph (JRT) division. The majority of TR8s were sold in the United States and Canada.
TRIUMPH TR8 — questions & answers
How many TRIUMPH TR8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 94 TRIUMPH TR8 were still registered in the UK — 65 licensed and on the road, plus 29 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TRIUMPH TR8 rare?
The TRIUMPH TR8 is genuinely rare, with only 94 left, making it rarer than 60% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the TRIUMPH TR8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TRIUMPH TR8 on UK roads rose by 4 (4.4%).
What fuel do most TRIUMPH TR8 use?
Most TRIUMPH TR8 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TRIUMPH TR8 peak?
The TRIUMPH TR8 peaked at 94 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.