Triumph

Estate Car Find: 1959 Triumph TR3

Said to be a recent estate clean-out / garage find, this pretty Triumph TR3 is selling at no reserve with just over a day left and bidding at only a tick over $3K. With some evidence of being a… more»

Ambitious Owners Only: 1980 Triumph TR8

This little factoid blows my mind: it is estimated only 200 Triumph TR8 coupes are still on the roads in North America. Granted, I hardly ever see them and the only other example I saw was in a junkyard… more»

Complete History: 1962 Triumph TR4

Standard-Triumph knew many years before the TR4 was introduced in 1962 that they needed to bring their aging TR3 design up to date, but when the stunning Michelotti-designed TR4 was introduced in 1961 it surprised a lot of folks…. more»

Mad Max Edition: 1979 Triumph Spitfire

With a name like Spitfire, you’d expect it to look a bit fierce and even intimidating. But most of them are nicely restored drivers with wood-rimmed steering wheels and seat covers made from the wool coats of English sheep…. more»

Jamie’s Dream: 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster

Every once in a while, I run into a car that I’d rather buy than write up in a post. I’ll bet that’s only happened seriously less than ten times in the three and a half years I’ve been… more»

Could This Be The Greatest Barn Find Ever?

Our friend Tom Cotter has the enviable chore of walking into dilapidated barns and rural homesteads seeking out long-lost barn finds. Recently, his travels took him somewhere not far off the beaten path – still pretty much on the… more»

Fire Sale: 1975 Triumph Spitfire

Surely everyone has seen and appreciated the Triumph Spitfire by now, but like any old car, Spitfires in nice original condition aren’t very easy to find for a good deal. Garaged for the past 30 years, this bright orange… more»

Stored For 42 Years: 1967 Triumph TR4A

Miss me? Probably not, but I’ve been traveling internationally for the last couple of weeks and haven’t been able to write. One thing I noticed during my travels is how lucky those of us in the US are with… more»

Poor Man’s Rolls: 1951 Triumph Razoredge

Here’ s car you don’t often see, especially in the U.S. – a 1951 Triump “Razoredge” sedan, listed on craigslist for $2,500 in the San Francisco Bay area. These are interesting alternatives to Rolls Royce and Bentley models of… more»

Triumph GT6 Stash Coming To Auction!

The owner of this GT6 graveyard has loved Triumphs for years, but they have decided to move on to something else. So, they are listing one car for sale at a time and plan on finishing with their GT6… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1946 Triumph 1800 Roadster

Immediately after the Second World War, British manufacturers were desperate to export vehicles. The fact that many American servicemen came home with MG TCs wasn’t lost on Sir John Black, head of Standard-Triumph, and the result was the Triumph… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1979 Triumph Spitfire

If you’ve been on the hunt for a classic that just needs a good cleaning to be a fun driver, this Spitfire might be the car for you! These car’s are dead simple to work on, but this low… more»

Ur-TR: 1955 Triumph TR2

For all we see at most car events where British sports cars gather, Triumph’s roadster lineage may as well have started with the TR3, but it stands to reason that before there was a 3, there had to be… more»

Classics In The Hedge: Yard Finds In Surrey

We reported a few weeks ago about an enthusiast in Michigan that was forced to clear out his collection of project and parts cars. This is not a phenomenon unique to the overzealous zoning boards found in U.S. municipalities,… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1967 Triumph T120

Triumph built some great motorcycles, but you don’t see many of their bikes here on American roads. This particular example was purchased by the seller back in 1978 while they were stationed in Scotland. It saw use in South… more»

No, Alex, You Can’t! 1970 Triumph GT6+

My son-in-law Alex loves Triumph GT6s, especially the early 1966 to 1970 “round tail” cars. Of those, while each year has it’s favorites, the later GT6+ is considered by many the ultimate GT6. This one is being auctioned here on… more»

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