Triumph

British Brute: 1960 Triumph TR3

Triumph’s Spitfire never really did it for me. I have always wanted a TR2 or 3 though. They may be primitive with their tractor derived engines and cut down doors, but there is just something about them that gets… more»

Credit Card Classic: 1964 Triumph TR4

True barn finds can be great fun for those with enough skills and money to get them on the road again. But for those of us without those prerequisites, an affordable driver quality car may be the better option…. more»

Cobweb Convertible: 1968 Triumph Spitfire

A couple summers back I picked up a ’72 Spitfire from a used car lot. I enjoyed it, but I always longed for an earlier model. Mark I and IIs had better looks, but the Mark III actually had… more»

Basement Find: 1975 Triumph TR-6

The seller of this 1975 Triumph TR-6 claims that it is probably one of the best surviving originals left. We were doubtful of such a bold claim until we read that they have kept the car in their house… more»

Summer Nights: 1970 Triumph TR6

With summer here, we could all use a little British roadster for those warm nights. There are many to choose from, but one of our favorites is the Triumph TR6. They offer adequate power, ample leg room, and clean… more»

British Rumble Seat: 1948 Triumph 1800 Roadster

When most of us think of rumble seats, we think of classics like the Model A, but many foreign manufactures built sport roadsters with rumble seats too. While American manufactures stopped making rumble seats by the late ’30s, some… more»

Collection Clean-Out: Dallas Yard Find

A bunch of craigslist ads recently popped up featuring a wide variety of classic cars, many of which haven’t been seen in years. In addition, there’s a variety of cars available not included in the listing, all of which… more»

Messy Mog: 1957 Morgan Plus 4 Project

This 1957 Morgan Plus 4 comes without an engine and transmission, but is said to have a very good body with a solid frame and suspension. With good Plus 4s selling for $25,000 and up this could be a… more»

Packrat Paradise: Utah Warehouse Liquidation

Most of us, at one time or another, have thought that our one project car was too much work, and that the busted knuckles (and budgets) were taking their toll. What about someone with multiple projects? This 10,000 SF… more»

Southern Hospitality: 1960 Triumph TR3A

This almost seems too good to be true: a low-mileage, rust-free 1960 Triumph TR3A listed with no reserve in sunny Florida. Why does Florida matter? No salt-infested winter roads to attack the vulnerable British sheet metal! So as long… more»

Daily Driver: 1973 Triumph TR6

UPDATE 1/6/12 – This TR6 ending up selling for $4,500. Many have been tempted by the Triumph TR6, but I never understood the appeal. They seemed plain and overpriced. That is, until one day I saw a freshly painted… more»

Track and Field: 1960 Triumph TR3A

UPDATE – It appears this TR3 has sold. We hope it went to a good home! Most barn finds start life with a loving and caring owner that drove and maintained them. But due to some circumstances, their beloved… more»

Family Heirloom: 1975 Triumph Spitfire

We all dream of finding a super rare and valuable car hidden away in a barn. It might be a car that you’ve been dreaming of since you were a kid and you might even still have a poster… more»

British Beater: 1961 Triumph TR3

Update – The auction for this Heritage Certified TR3 has ended, with a winning bid of $11,321. This seems like a reasonable price for an original car and we hope the new owner has a blast with it. Old… more»

Reader Find: 1980 Triumph Spitfire

This is how reader Philip M’s 1980 Triumph Spitfire looked when he found it parked in this barn. The car had rested there for about 19 years when he finally rescued it. After pulling it from the barn, he… more»

Thrift Store Find: 1968 Triumph Spitfire

Update – Howard B, the editor at Spitfire & GT6 Magazine just emailed us to let everyone know that whoever buys this car to support this charity will receive a free one year subscription to the magazine! Thanks Howard!… more»

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