Seeking the purest form of a particular car model is an obsession with some collectors, and that often means early-year production. First-year Lotus Esprits used to go begging (they really aren’t that great), but today Series I cars are… more»
Triumph
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Overdrive and a Hardtop! 1970 Triumph Spitfire
This reasonably-priced 1970 Triumph Spitfire here on eBay deserves a new owner. It’s a nearly rust-free, complete car coming with a factory hardtop and an overdrive-optioned gearbox. It has finally received one bid at $1000, though the reserve is… more»
Mar 22, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Solid Driver: 1976 Triumph TR6
It is funny how some classics barely rate a sideways glance for some enthusiasts while others create such an indelible impact that they remember the first time they saw one. Such was the case with me and the Triumph… more»
Mar 17, 2024 • Auctions • 40 Comments
BF Auction: 1959 Triumph TR3A
UPDATE – Since the seller could not take underside photos, we sent a Barn Finds Inspector over, and they could look at the car and take additional pictures of it. The images are in the gallery below and their… more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Restored, Rare! 1963 Triumph TR3B TCF
To understand the TR3, we must take a quick look at its predecessor, the swashbuckling TR2. Launched in prototype form to replace the doddering Standard Triumph Roadster in 1952, the new car met with scathing criticism from test driver… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Package Deal: 1957/1959 Triumph TR3s
There are some cars that just never should be left outside. I think you could put all convertibles in that category. However, it seems that some cars are just made of steel that rusts with but a harsh word. … more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cluster of Seven Triumph TR7s
The TR7 was a wedge-shaped sports car produced by Triumph (British Leyland Motor Corp.) between 1975 and 1981. Exports to the U.S. were prioritized over units destined to stay in the United Kingdom. The seller in Marysville, California has… more»
Feb 26, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Mistaken Identity: V8-Powered 1975 Triumph TR7
This dusty Triumph has been listed on Facebook Marketplace for a few weeks, and we flagged it as potentially being mis-labeled. The reason for this is because the engine bay seems to point to a different model designation than… more»
Feb 21, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Back On The Road: 1959 Triumph TR3A
The Triumph TR3 was built between 1955 and 1962 and one of its unofficial variants was the TR3A. This was a popular little sports car that achieved some success on the autocross circuit. From 1959 comes this daily driver-quality… more»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Jump Seat Roadster: 1948 Triumph 2000
It all depends on your point of view. Is this 1948 Triumph 2000 Roadster on Craigslist in Peru, New York, needing the works, worth a heady $8,000? These were classy cars in their day, but the styling was already… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Owner: 1976 Triumph TR6
Rocco found this 1976 Triumph TR6 in Gardiner, New York. It is said to be an original owner car with 71,000 miles and described as a survivor but there has been some work completed on the interior and mechanicals…. more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Ready to Show! 1973 Triumph Stag
We’ve covered several Triumph Stags at Barn Finds, nearly always reminding readers what stinkers they were when new. Meanwhile, the dang cars have been sneaking up in price despite their unsavory reputation. What the heck. Time to figure out… more»
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1969 Triumph GT6+
Triumph’s GT6 capitalized on the company’s race wins, in a sneaky sort of way. In 1965, a brace of Spitfires had been altered with fiberglass hardtops; the improved aerodynamics helped the baby Brits compete successfully at Le Mans. These… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
V-8 Powered Time Capsule: 1981 Triumph TR8
By the time Triumph finally offered a TR7 to a waiting world, many factors had come into play that made the car an iffy proposition from the start. Before the car made it into the hands of waiting customers,… more»
Jan 15, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Cheap 1974 Triumph TR6
This 1974 Triumph TR6 is a project sitting in a garage in Dallas, Texas. The odometer reads 93k miles when the engine and transmission were removed and the car has been sitting since. The Triumph TR6 is listed here… more»
Dec 11, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1971 Citroën SM and Dozens More Vintage Cars!
The Citroën SM was a French-built, high-performance coupé produced from 1970 to 1975. It finished third in the European Car of the Year honors in 1971 and was Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 1972. Rarely seen today,… more»
