We recently received a message from Reader Carrie B about the story of the barn find that her 17-year-old son just discovered. Obviously, we love a good barn find story. And boy, this one is a good one! While… more»
Triumph
Feb 7, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Delightful! 1978 Triumph Spitfire
There’s no such thing as a trouble-free British sports car. However, late Spitfires as this 1978 model reflect many of the genuine improvements (yes, there were some) that make this tiny sportster a delight to drive. This particular one… more»
Feb 6, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
The Worlds Most Valuable 1980 Triumph TR8?
This all-original, low mile 1980 Triumph TR8 is being sold for a hefty buy-it-now price of $10,700. There are a number of reasons why that asking price is that high as you will find out below. It is located… more»
Feb 6, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Magenta Survivor: 1974 Triumph TR6
This 1974 Triumph TR6 is a claimed low mileage survivor wearing one of the rarer colors that TR6s were available in. What you may call purple is considered magenta by the factory, and the seller states that this is… more»
Feb 6, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Nice Reader Find: 1966 Triumph TR4A
Barn Finds reader Matt R. was kind enough to submit this 1966 Triumph TR4A find to us and described it as “nice”. I have to admit my bias on this car, as the first Triumph I ever owned (at… more»
Feb 6, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
SCCA Champion! 1973 Triumph Spitfire
It’s not very often that you get a chance to purchase some genuine racing history! This famous Group 44 1973 Triumph Spitfire won the 1973 SCCA Championship (as well as many other races, including 8 national races that year)… more»
Jan 22, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Roadster: 1974 Triumph TR6
As I was contemplating this post on this solid-looking 1974 Triumph TR6, I realized that I have owned no fewer than nine TR6 or TR6-based cars in my 55 years, and a surprising number of them started their lives… more»
Jan 16, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One Family Owned: 1970 Triumph GT6+
Long the red-headed stepchild of Triumphphiles, the GT6 has been making an incredible comeback lately, as nice projects keep appearing. Additionally, one just sold this week for an incredible $39,900 at an auction – admittedly that example was much nicer… more»
Jan 11, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
25 Years in a Warehouse: 1963 Triumph TR4
This 1963 Triumph TR4 roadster has spent the last 25 years squatting in a warehouse, and despite wearing old-school Ohio tags, is surprisingly rust-free. If rust really isn’t an issue, there are some excellent bones to work with here… more»
Jan 8, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Original Paint: 1966 Triumph Bonneville T120R
This 1966 Triumph T120R Bonneville 650 has been sitting for close to 50 years, last used in 1972. The seller had plans to preserve the original cosmetics and perform a mechanical restoration, which is needed after the bike has… more»
Dec 24, 2019 • Exclusives • 10 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1974 Triumph TR6 Survivor
You never know how or when a great classic car will end up in your care. For reader Kevin N, this beautiful Triumph came into his ownership purely by chance. It had spent most of its life in storage… more»
Dec 19, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ready To Enjoy: 1976 Triumph TR6
I have a good friend who is a British sports car aficionado. He’s quite the wrench and built a shop on his property to support his interests. While he prefers MGs, he has a lot of respect and admiration… more»
Dec 18, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Plaid Cabin: 1977 Triumph TR7
Bidding seems downright cheap for this clean 1977 Triumph TR7 which features an incredibly well-preserved tartan cloth interior. The TR7 may not be particularly powerful and reliability was nothing short of abysmal, but well-maintained examples make an excellent entry-level… more»
Dec 14, 2019 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Bargain Brit: 1974 Triumph TR6
By the time production ended, the Triumph TR6 was the most successful vehicle of the “TR” series, with 94,619 cars rolling off the production line. Today it is a real battle to find a reasonable example for sale for… more»
Dec 5, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Texas Garage Find: 1961 Triumph TR3
This 1961 Triumph TR3 is fresh out of long-term, single-family ownership in Texas. It’s been parked in a West Texas barn since 1992 after a bad starter left it parked, and hasn’t been run since. The seller has made… more»
Dec 5, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Imported In The ’70s: 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster
This 1949 Triumph 2000 roadster is a rare sight on our shores, and is a right-hand drive example imported in the ’70s. The 2000 was born out of an escalating competition between Jaguar and Triumph-Standard to build a dominant… more»
