This 1980 Triumph Spitfire, now offered here on eBay, has been with the same family since new. The seller’s father purchased it in 1980, and it has remained in their care for 45 years. Showing just 45,000 miles, the… more»
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V8 Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR8 – also known as the “English Corvette” – is one of the more under-the-radar classics that seemingly is a poor man’s Sunbeam Tiger. Clearly embracing the mindset of sticking a big engine in a tiny chassis,… more»
V8 Rally Car: 1981 Triumph TR7
For a period about 10 years ago, I autocrossed a fair amount, and dipped a toe into winter rallying. There was a big part of me that wanted to go headlong into motorsports, eventually getting into proper track days…. more»
Does The Small Mouth Stay? 1961 Triumph TR3A
If you like “Sidescreen” Triumphs, you’ve immediately noticed something wrong with this picture: “Wait a minute! The TR3A had the wide-mouth grille!” Of course, you also know that converting the nose of an early TR is common enough that… more»
Factory Hardtop: 1972 Triumph TR6
For me, the Triumph TR6 is an unusual vehicle. Most classics sneak quietly into our consciousness, seeming to have been there for an eternity. However, I can clearly remember seeing my first TR6 as a teen, and I admit… more»
Running Project: 1962 Triumph TR3A
Standard Triumph had put a few roadsters into buyers’ hands in the immediate post-war period, first its 1800, then the 2000, but the company’s competitiveness was slipping in the sports-car segment. Rumor has it that Sir John Black, managing… more»
Rare In The US: 1962 Triumph Herald Convertible
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
















