Triumph

BF Auction: 1959 Triumph TR3A

UPDATE – Since the seller could not take underside photos, we sent a Barn Finds Inspector over, and they could look at the car and take additional pictures of it. The images are in the gallery below and their… more»

Restored, Rare! 1963 Triumph TR3B TCF

To understand the TR3, we must take a quick look at its predecessor, the swashbuckling TR2. Launched in prototype form to replace the doddering Standard Triumph Roadster in 1952, the new car met with scathing criticism from test driver… more»

Package Deal: 1957/1959 Triumph TR3s

There are some cars that just never should be left outside.  I think you could put all convertibles in that category.  However, it seems that some cars are just made of steel that rusts with but a harsh word. … more»

Cluster of Seven Triumph TR7s

The TR7 was a wedge-shaped sports car produced by Triumph (British Leyland Motor Corp.) between 1975 and 1981. Exports to the U.S. were prioritized over units destined to stay in the United Kingdom. The seller in Marysville, California has… more»

Mistaken Identity: V8-Powered 1975 Triumph TR7

This dusty Triumph has been listed on Facebook Marketplace for a few weeks, and we flagged it as potentially being mis-labeled. The reason for this is because the engine bay seems to point to a different model designation than… more»

Back On The Road: 1959 Triumph TR3A

The Triumph TR3 was built between 1955 and 1962 and one of its unofficial variants was the TR3A. This was a popular little sports car that achieved some success on the autocross circuit. From 1959 comes this daily driver-quality… more»

Jump Seat Roadster: 1948 Triumph 2000

It all depends on your point of view. Is this 1948 Triumph 2000 Roadster on Craigslist in Peru, New York, needing the works, worth a heady $8,000? These were classy cars in their day, but the styling was already… more»

V8-Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8

It has just occurred to me that “Triumph” is an odd name for a company that managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at critical times in its history. Take the Stag. Great idea, nice design, came… more»

Original Owner: 1976 Triumph TR6

Rocco found this 1976 Triumph TR6 in Gardiner, New York. It is said to be an original owner car with 71,000 miles and described as a survivor but there has been some work completed on the interior and mechanicals…. more»

Ready to Show! 1973 Triumph Stag

We’ve covered several Triumph Stags at Barn Finds, nearly always reminding readers what stinkers they were when new. Meanwhile, the dang cars have been sneaking up in price despite their unsavory reputation. What the heck. Time to figure out… more»

Runs and Drives: 1969 Triumph GT6+

Triumph’s GT6 capitalized on the company’s race wins, in a sneaky sort of way. In 1965, a brace of Spitfires had been altered with fiberglass hardtops; the improved aerodynamics helped the baby Brits compete successfully at Le Mans. These… more»

V-8 Powered Time Capsule: 1981 Triumph TR8

By the time Triumph finally offered a TR7 to a waiting world, many factors had come into play that made the car an iffy proposition from the start.  Before the car made it into the hands of waiting customers,… more»

Cheap 1974 Triumph TR6

This 1974 Triumph TR6 is a project sitting in a garage in Dallas, Texas. The odometer reads 93k miles when the engine and transmission were removed and the car has been sitting since. The Triumph TR6 is listed here… more»

1971 Citroën SM and Dozens More Vintage Cars!

The Citroën SM was a French-built, high-performance coupé produced from 1970 to 1975. It finished third in the European Car of the Year honors in 1971 and was Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 1972. Rarely seen today,… more»

Forest Finds: Barn Find Collection in Louisiana

Project car owners must believe they will live forever, given how many listings we see like these each year for an assortment of vehicles that otherwise appear abandoned. The listing today comes from an area that can only be… more»

British Muscle: 1971 Triumph Stag

Despite being well-known among British car enthusiasts, the Triumph Stag doesn’t pop up for sale all that often. And, when it does, there’s no guarantee it will be in decent shape. This Stag checks all the right boxes, as… more»