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Triumph
Jul 20, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 3,000: 1976 Triumph TR7 Victory Edition
U.K. car manufacturer British Leyland got the wheels turning on their Triumph TR7 creation back in 1974, and by the time the run was completed in late ’81 well over 100,000 of these wedge-shaped two-seaters had made their way… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
TVR 2500M: Rare Fiberglass Coupe
TVRs have a tendency to be overlooked when one searches for a lightweight, good-handling British classic coupe. I’m not sure whether it’s the somewhat pedestrian Triumph mechanicals, the quirky (but pretty) styling, or simply that Lotus got all the… more»
Jul 11, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Repowered! 1973 Triumph Stag
Even most Triumph lovers admit that the 3-liter V-8 engine fitted to the 25,939 Triumph Stags produced between 1970 and 1977 wasn’t developed as well as it could have been. Although a properly sorted, original-engined Stag is a wonderful… more»
Jul 9, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Will She Start? 1958 Triumph TR3A
Standard-Triumph never delineated between a TR3A and a TR3B – those are designations that enthusiasts have adopted to differentiate which TR3 configuration you’re discussing. The first TR3 followed the demise of the slower TR2 in 1955. It was simply… more»
Jul 6, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored Since The 90’s: 1959 Triumph TR3A
It’s getting more and more difficult to find “driver quality” British sports cars. As time goes on, cars are either restored or junked (or left in barns for us to write about 10 years from now, I hope). This… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Out Of The Barn! 1954 Triumph TR2
Somewhere during April or May of 1954, this early Triumph TR left the Coventry factory of the Standard Motor Company. One of only 8,636 manufactured between 1953 and 1955, the TR2 was a revelation for Triumph enthusiasts, being a… more»
Jun 27, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Near Driver! 1975 Triumph TR6
One of the constant requests I hear as a long-time member of many British car clubs is that someone wants to buy a “driver-level” car that they can refurbish or restore as time goes on. Buying a car like… more»
Jun 20, 2022 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1969 Triumph TR6
As we all know, plans change. This 1969 (first year!) Triumph TR6 was originally slated to be restored by the seller, but they have decided to pass it on to someone else. Honestly, this is more of a parts… more»
Jun 19, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1959 Triumph TR3 With Factory Hard Top
In 1952, Standard Motor Company needed a new sports car to replace the Triumph 2000. A gap in the marketplace had opened up, between MG’s tiny Midget series at the low end, and the Jaguar XK 120 at the… more»
Jun 17, 2022 • Auctions • 3 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Triumph TR6
Here’s another example of a guy who bought a vintage car (a 1972 Triumph TR6 in this case) with every intention of restoring it over the winter. But two years later, a busy life (family and work) has caused… more»
Jun 15, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Under Wraps 28 Years: 1977 Triumph TR7
When introduced in 1975, the TR7 was advertised as “the shape of things to come.” That boast was a nod to the car’s wedge-shaped appearance, a departure from the TR6 which many consider the last of the volume-produced traditional… more»
Jun 3, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Dad’s Pride and Joy: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
Here’s a strange (and sad) case of a father’s pride and joy falling into neglect. The seller of this 1980 Triumph Spitfire explains that this car belonged to his dad and evidently passed to him when he passed away…. more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked 15 Years: 1972 Triumph TR6 Garage Find
There was a lot of buzz in the hallways of my small high school back in 1969. All the girls were going gaga over the new math teacher. And why not. He was right out of college, handsome, single,… more»
May 27, 2022 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Small-Block Transplant: 1976 Triumph Spitfire
In previous articles, I’ve discussed situations where companies have successfully bolted American V8 engines into classic British sports cars, with the Sunbeam Tiger standing as a shining example. Those cars were produced utilizing considerable engineering knowledge, but what if… more»
May 24, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Stash Of Vintage Race Cars For Sale
From the looks of things, the seller was formerly a racer in the Sports Car Club of America. And maybe a collector of British sports cars in general. Four specific automobiles are up for sale, including two MGBs, a… more»
