Triumph Acclaim. Anglo-Japanese saloon was a hit, and a sad end too
Articles | History and culture

Triumph Acclaim. Anglo-Japanese saloon was a hit, and a sad end too
It was a brave new world for BL – a Honda built in the UK but, in many ways, the Triumph Acclaim represented so much more. When launched in 1981, the Acclaim was heralded as the first of a long line of Honda/Rovers but, more importantly than that, it proved once and for all that British assembly line workers were among the best in the world.
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Triumph TRX, a challenge beyond the limits
Articles | History and culture

Triumph TRX, a challenge beyond the limits
There are cars for which pictures tell more than thousands of words. Triumph TRX is one of those. A line so perfect not to require any chrome embellishment. A car too much in advance for her times, too complex to build but that remains a demonstration of the capabilities of Standard and its chief designer, Walter Belgrove.
The last chequered flag for Sir Jack Brabham
Articles | Biographies

The last chequered flag for Sir Jack Brabham
May 22nd 2014. Jack Brabham, the Australian legend, died last May 19th aged 88 years. He won three world championships between the ’50s and ’60s. Another part of motoring history that passes away. He was nicknamed “Black Jack” and was considered a tough guy due to his toughness on the track, but he was in reality extremely fair and with a kind and polite habit, a professional that knew perfectly his job. We like to homage him with some rare, unpublished photographs.
Vignale con Michelotti Designer
Books | History

Vignale con Michelotti Designer
The collaboration between Alfredo Vignale and Giovanni Michelotti was one of the most productive of the Italian car history both in quantity and quality. This book summarizes their story and work.
Italia 2000 Italia 2000
Models | Italia 2000

Italia 2000 Italia 2000
Nella seconda metà degli anni cinquanta l’importatore italiano della Triumph era la CESAC S.p.a. di Salvatore Ruffino con sede a Napoli. Nel 1957 Ruffino firmò un contratto con la “Standard Triumph” per potere acquistare i telai della Triumph TR3 completi di meccanica ed accessori al fine di realizzare il progetto di una propria coupé. La proposta fu favorevolmente accolta a Coventry sia perché la Casa inglese non disponeva di alcuna sportiva a carrozzeria chiusa sia per l’alta reputazione di c... (more)
Libretto Uso e Manutenzione Spitfire 4 (1963)
Documents | Manuals

Libretto Uso e Manutenzione Spitfire 4 (1963)
The user manual of the Spitfire 4.