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»
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Same Family For 40 Years: 1964 Triumph TR4
This cherry red 1964 Triumph TR4 has been in the same family for over 40 years! It’s currently listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace in Durand, Illinois. It looks like the family took great care of their European… more»
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Chevy V8 Power! 1972 Triumph Stag Convertible
Triumph’s Stag (1970-78) competed with touring cars like the Mercedes SL, offering seating for four and a V8 engine beneath its long bonnet. Built solely as convertibles, US Stags gained a targa bar to meet safety requirements in “the… more»
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Barn Find? 1964 Triumph TR4 with Surrey Top
The British motor industry didn’t buy into planned obsolescence like we did here in America. Whether the term was coined by Brooks Stevens or Alfred Sloan or someone in between, Standard-Triumph and its competing brands did the opposite, making… more»
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Original Survivor: 48K 1976 Triumph TR6
I have long considered the “6” to be the most attractive of Triumph’s “TR” range of sports cars. From its aggressive styling to the deeply offset wheels, it is blessed with an appearance that promises above-average performance and an… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1975 Triumph TR6
This 1975 Triumph TR6 was recently pulled out of long-term storage, and the seller was able to get the engine running with minimal work. It will need restoration, but the seller believes it’s original and will be a great… more»
