Triumph

No Reserve Roadster: 1967 Triumph TR4A

When the Triumph TR4 first broke cover, people were surprised by how much more aggressive its styling was when compared to its predecessors. It received an update when the TR4A was introduced in 1965, and while the cosmetic changes… more»

Alleyway Find: 1972 Triumph Stag

I have covered quite a few British sports cars for Barn Finds. Topping the list are MGs of all ilks, Triumph TR4s, and a few Jaguars thrown in for good measure. Today, however, is a first for me in… more»

Dependable Driver: 1965 Triumph TR4A

Right off the bat, this Triumph hit me as a driver. The seller says it does drive and is used for weekend motoring. It’s not perfect, it has some bumps and bruises and a fair finish at best. And… more»

We Bought A 1961 Triumph TR4!

For those of you that have been with us for a while, you might know that we have a soft spot for British Roadsters. We’ve owned more than a few, but we decided to give German sports cars a… more»

Barn-Stored For 28 Years: 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk III

In 1989, the person who owned this 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk III parked it in the upstairs section of a wooden barn. It sat largely forgotten and surrounded by furniture and bric-a-brac until it was unearthed in 2017. Remarkably,… more»

One of 330 Made: Wrecked 1960 Triumph Italia 2000

This unusual 1960 Triumph Italia 2000 coupe is one of just 330 cars made, penned by renowned designer Giovanni Michelotti and assembled atop a Triumph TR3 chassis. The design is still striking today, and one we rarely see in… more»

TR6-Powered 1964 Triumph Sports 6

Standard-Triumph did a lot of mix-n-match work with platforms and drivetrains in the 1960s, but one of the combinations they didn’t produce was the Herald/Vitesse/Sports 6 platform with their largest 2498 cc inline six engine. That hasn’t stopped enthusiasts from… more»

True Barn Find: 1957 Triumph TR3

Apart from the fuzzy pictures, this is my favorite kind of barn find! This 1957 Triumph TR3 appears to be pleasingly original, and its “rescuer” has gone through some of the difficult work necessary to get the car running… more»

No Reserve Garage Find: 1965 Triumph Spitfire

This 1965 Triumph Spitfire is the stereotypical “one owner, little old lady” classic. The original owner recently passed away, and the seller purchased it from her estate. It runs and drives, and it appears that it wouldn’t take a… more»

Huge Stash Of British Sports Cars for $13k!

Before it gets much colder, you should plan to head to upstate New York – the lakes region, specifically – if you want to snatch up a batch of British classics seemingly tucked into a garage and forgotten. The… more»

1970 Triumph GT6+ Project

While a Triumph Spitfire is not exactly an everyday sighting anymore, the GT6 hatchback version is that much more infrequently encountered. But an encountering has in fact occurred with this 1970 example which is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Definitely… more»

Only 13K Miles! No Reserve 1979 Triumph TR7

It looks a bit like a doorstop on wheels. And they aren’t always that fondly recalled but they certainly made a visual statement. And there is something to be said, wistfully, as the car in question was the last… more»

V8 Rarity: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible

The iconic British wedge that was the Triumph TR7 wasn’t necessarily a home run when introduced, though it certainly remains a favorite among British car enthusiasts. And really, it’s hard to go wrong with one of these cheap classics,… more»

Original Survivor: 1963 Triumph TR3B

The owner of this 1963 Triumph TR3B purchased the car approximately 10-years-ago. He chose not to restore the vehicle, but to retain it as an original survivor. It runs and drives and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. Alternatively,… more»

Massive Triumph Only Liquidation!

At one time, if you needed a Triumph car part or even a whole car, apparently Triumphs Only in Stockton, California had the market cornered. The seller says they were in business for 40 years and the amount of… more»

Huge Stash of British Cars (and Others)

Every now and then you run up on a cache of cars and wonder how they came to be. Such is the case with this gathering of upwards of 50 cars (that I can count) which are largely British… more»

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