It is fair to say that some cars suffered more than others following the adoption of tighter emission laws during the 1970s. Many classic British sports cars already featured engines with relatively modest power and torque, but the figures… more»
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Take One or Both! Pair of Vintage Triumphs
Triumph was one of many British sports cars to create a stir in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s Two of their most popular models were the TR3 (built from 1955 to 1962) and the Spitfire from 1962… more»
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American Gullwing! Fiberfab Banshee/Caribee
In the 1960s and 1970s, the automotive world had a love/hate relationship with kit cars. On the one hand, the varied body kits offered dreamers the chance to build an exotic-looking car with their custom touches. On the other… more»
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Concours Winner: 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500
For vintage car fans, nothing is quite as electrifying as finding a low-mileage original in well-preserved condition. Ok we all wish the car in the barn would be something like an AC Aceca or an Aston Martin DB4, but… more»
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Field Find: 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk. 3
While this 1973 Triumph GT6 Mark 3 looks like it was planted in a field in this picture, it’s now been “harvested” and is available for purchase! The 1973 model year was the last for the little coupe; some… more»
BF Exclusive: 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK III
In the world of British roadsters, the Triumph Spitfire was a massive success, staying in production for over 18 years. Later examples are the most common here in the States, with 1500s making up the bulk of production. Examples like… more»
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One-Owner Wedge: 1979 Triumph TR7
The Triumph TR7 was introduced in 1975 as the successor of the TR6. It’s interesting “wedge” design was marketed as “the shape of things to come” and it looked a lot like a hunk of cheese. Both coupes and… more»
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Garage Find: 1959 Triumph TR3A
The owner of this 1959 Triumph TR3A found this car at an estate sale in a barn. Yes, it’s a legitimate barn find! After four years of garage storage, the owner has decided they have too many projects, so it’s… more»
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Major Price Drop: Cheap 1980 Triumph TR7
UPDATE 07/29/2024: Sometimes, persistence can be important when attempting to send a classic to a new home. Such is the case with this 1980 Triumph TR7. It represented very affordable drop-top motoring at $5,995 the first time we saw… more»
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Cheap Garage Find: 1976 Triumph TR7
Most people love the Triumph TR6. The same can’t be said for its younger brother, the TR7, though. Why is that? Period reviews praised it and it was a much more usable design. Maybe it was the wedge shape… more»
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Restored Barn Find: 1959 Triumph TR3A
The Triumph TR3 (and its unofficial variants) was a popular British sports car, selling 75,000 copies between 1955 and 1962. The TR3A was an updated version of the little autocross wonder that came along in 1957, but they were… more»
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BF Auction: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to rerun their auction, so be sure to take another look! The idea of cramming a V8 into a British sports car certainly wasn’t new when Triumph took their TR7 and stuffed… more»
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Barn Find Lives Again! 1966 Triumph TR4-A
The Triumph TR4-A differed little from the TR4, switching to independent rear suspension (IRS) during its production run between 1965 and 1967. You could opt to go back to the live axle of the TR4, but that change would… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Triumph TR6
If you were interested in this TR6 when we auctioned it off last month, here’s your second chance! The buyer was happy with the car when it arrived, but they had been looking for a Morgan for years and… more»
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Estate Sale: 1960 Triumph TR3 “A”
It’s 1953 and Triumph has brought a new car to Jabbeke, Belgium, to race it down a nearly flat, nearly straight stretch of road between Brussels and Ostend. This unique bit of carriageway was a perfect test “track” for… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Triumph TR6
The seller of this Triumph TR6 has owned it for over 30 years! It’s a little rough around the edges, but it runs well and is ready to be restored or just driven. Be sure to look through all… more»
