Triumph

19k Original Miles! 1967 Triumph Spitfire Mark II

In the classic world, low mileage claims without verifying evidence must always be taken at face value. The general condition of some cars makes such statements seem far-fetched, while others appear plausible. That brings us to this 1967 Triumph… more»

Price Slashed: 1973 Triumph TR6 Project

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a bargain. This is particularly true when searching for a project candidate. The simple fact is that the less a buyer pays for their classic, the more they will typically have in… more»

V8 Drop-Top Project: 1980 Triumph TR8

Triumph launched the new TR7 in 1975 as “the shape of things to come” due to its wedge-shaped body. Less known today is the TR8, a V8 version using a Buick-derived engine from Rover. It was in production for… more»

Long-Door Project: 1954 Triumph TR2

In my teenage years, my life goal was to own a fleet of small British and Italian cars; because life is whimsical, however, I now have a fleet of American cars instead. Despite the chasm between my young dreams… more»

Disassembled Project Car: 1960 Triumph TR3A

I remember when I first saw a “Sidescreen” Triumph: It was 8th grade and we were watching an ancient 16mm film in black and white. The subject was motion and inertia and other Newtonian concepts. There on the screen… more»

BF Auction: 1965 Triumph TR4A

UPDATE – The seller has added a video of this TR4A running and driving, so we are relisting it. Be sure to take another look and cast your high bid below. Classic British sports cars offer one of the… more»

Solid Car, Spare Parts, and Overdrive: 1969 Triumph TR6

Reading the ad for this 1969 Triumph TR6, I see a lot of the owner’s habits in myself.  I too am guilty of owning a collector car or two and letting it sit undisturbed in the garage while I… more»

Grand Tour: 1972 Triumph Stag

It is sometimes difficult to determine how profound the impact of mainstream media exposure can be on the popularity of certain cars. However, there are times when it is glaringly obvious. When “The Grand Tour: One for the Road”… more»

Rock-Solid Driver: 1973 Triumph GT6

This 1973 Triumph GT6 is a tidy classic that spent much of its life in a dry climate. That makes its rust-free status unsurprising. It presents nicely following a color change and interior retrim that lifts its appearance to… more»

V8 Plus Two Tops: 1973 Triumph Stag

The Triumph Stag was more than a sports car. It was a 2+2 touring machine in production from 1970 to 1978. Powered by a 3.0-liter V8 engine, it was stronger than many English-built cars of this nature. Sales numbers… more»

Independent Rear Suspension: 1967 Triumph TR4A

The Triumph TR4 was in production from 1961 to 1965, succeeded by the TR4A until 1967. While the engine and body didn’t change, the TR4A had a revised chassis and deployed an independent rear suspension referred to as IRS…. more»

Spit-Six: 1980 Triumph Spitfire

It is fair to say that some cars suffered more than others following the adoption of tighter emission laws during the 1970s. Many classic British sports cars already featured engines with relatively modest power and torque, but the figures… more»

Take One or Both! Pair of Vintage Triumphs

Triumph was one of many British sports cars to create a stir in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s Two of their most popular models were the TR3 (built from 1955 to 1962) and the Spitfire from 1962… more»

American Gullwing! Fiberfab Banshee/Caribee

In the 1960s and 1970s, the automotive world had a love/hate relationship with kit cars. On the one hand, the varied body kits offered dreamers the chance to build an exotic-looking car with their custom touches. On the other… more»

Concours Winner: 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500

For vintage car fans, nothing is quite as electrifying as finding a low-mileage original in well-preserved condition. Ok we all wish the car in the barn would be something like an AC Aceca or an Aston Martin DB4, but… more»

Field Find: 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk. 3

While this 1973 Triumph GT6 Mark 3 looks like it was planted in a field in this picture, it’s now been “harvested” and is available for purchase! The 1973 model year was the last for the little coupe; some… more»

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