In 1956, the Suez Canal Crisis spiked gasoline prices, particularly in Britain, but throughout Europe. In Britain, gasoline was rationed. This sobering experience galvanized auto companies: the drawing boards came out and small, fuel-chintzy cars took shape at BMC,… more»
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Rare V8: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
Many people believe that the TR8 Convertible is the car that Triumph’s TR7 should have been from Day One. By lopping the top off the Coupe version and slotting a V8 under the hood, it resulted in more elegant… more»
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Rat Rod: 1968 Triumph GT6
The Triumph GT6 can appear elegant or tough depending on how it’s dressed. This owner conducted a body-off restoration of many components underneath this heavily patina’d sheet metal – transmission, brakes, etc – and it runs and drives well;… more»
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Runs, Drives, and Stops: 1975 Triumph TR6
When I was a teenager back in the mid-’90s, I had big plans to own a Triumph someday, preferably a TR2. As way leads onto way, I ended up behind the wheel of a variety of American ’50s, ’60s,… more»
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Independent Rear Suspension: 1966 Triumph TR4A
The Triumph TR4A was the successor to the TR4, and the principal difference was a switch to an independent rear suspension (dubbed IRS – no, not the people you dread every April 15th). It was in production from 1965… more»
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Less Than 1,000 Left: 1980 Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR7 was a wedge-shaped sports car introduced in the mid-1970s. Powered by a 4-cylinder engine, it was joined in 1978 by the TR8, which essentially was the same car but with a V8 powerplant supplied by Rover… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Triumph GT6
The Triumph Spitfire is a fantastic little sports car. They offer fun handling, sporty looks, and are easy to work on, but they have one weakness: they just don’t have enough power. Now, you don’t need a tremendous amount… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1972 Triumph Spitfire
There used to be a time when Triumph Spitfires were just about everywhere. These small sports cars were an outstanding balance of affordability and fun. This formula worked out great for Triumph, and they ended up building over 300k… more»
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Cheap Roadster! 1973 Triumph Spitfire Mk IV
This Spitfire is for sale because the owner found a prettier prospect – as he puts it, “something newer and shinier caught my eye.” Since the car was purchased for Spring driving, we can surmise that the seller hasn’t… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1962 Triumph TR3A
Triumph built some great sports cars during its nearly 100 years of operation. The TR3 might be one of the brand’s most iconic and influential cars that they ever produced. They were tough, simple, fun to drive, and offered… more»
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Very Nice Driver: 1959 Triumph TR3A
I’ve never been adept at choosing one “favorite” anything. I can narrow a list down to three or four (or five), but one favorite song, favorite movie, favorite car? There’s an exception, however, to everything. My favorite traditional sports… more»
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No Reserve: 1980 Triumph TR7 Drophead Coupe
I have always believed that the Triumph TR7 deserved greater sales success than it eventually achieved. The styling doesn’t appeal to everyone, but the same can be said of almost any classic. Perhaps its greatest hurdle was the company’s… more»
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Carport Find Parts Car: 1971 Triumph Stag
Triumph Motor Co. was in the automobile business for nearly 100 years, retiring in 1984. One of its least successful products was the Stag, a 2+2 sports touring car built in the 1970s. The U.S. auto market was always… more»
One I’d Like To Have Back: 1967 Triumph 2000 Estate
Even long-time Barn Finds readers might be surprised to learn my heart skipped at least three beats when this unusual British station wagon hit the market last week. More about why later, but the important thing is that this… more»
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Family Collection of Cars For Sale
Selling off a family’s collection has to be both rewarding and slightly deflating, seeing cars go away that you’ll likely never be able to buy again. But if your dad or grandparents managed to put away a variety of… more»
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California Clean: 1968 Triumph GT6 Mark I
I’ve always had a thing for Triumphs, although I’ve never been lucky enough (yet) to own one. But I have a story with one, literally. Toward the end of my undergraduate experience, I was taking a creative writing class,… more»
