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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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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Just a Badge, Man: 1978 Triumph Spitfire
Triumph Spitfires certainly have spent plenty of time on the track, whether it’s a professional road course or weekend cone-chasing with the local autocross club. The seller of this rough ’78 Spitfire thinks he has a former race car… more»
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The Right Kind Of IRS: 1967 Triumph TR4A
The acronym IRS doesn’t usually conjure positive thoughts and feelings, but in this case it’s actually a good thing. This Triumph TR4A is equipped with the independent rear suspension or IRS. It was discovered in a barn with a… more»
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It Will Buff Out: 1979 Triumph TR7 Drophead
What’s orange on the outside and blue on the inside? Well, this TR7 listed on eBay is, unless, of course, it’s really red. It’s claimed to have only 17,531 miles and is located in Salem, Oregon. (Anyone who believes this… more»
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Lost to the Jungle: 1965 Triumph Herald
Perhaps best known for its stint as a sailboat in an old Top Gear episode, the Triumph Herald is rarely seen today in project form. A quick check of craigslist reveals some recently deleted ads and one decent driver, but… more»
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Black Widow: 1980 TR7 Spider For $900!
Black widow bites are much more unusual than you’d think. So are folks that are “bitten” by the Triumph TR7. Much maligned both during it’s time and since, in reality by the time the TR7 exited in 1982 it… more»
