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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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Articles | History and culture
Kas Kastner's TR 250K
A real masterpiece, born from the intelligence of two persons that loved and still love cars. From the first draft to the build of this "special" that marked an era. Technical Virtuosity?
Articles | History and culture
Triumph Bullet and Lynx prototypes, Canley's last shot at a sports car
The original targa-topped Triumph Bullet and its fastback Lynx cousin were originally conceived to replace the GT6 and TR6 – it was a long-running project. However, internal post-BLMC merger politics got in the way, and it made way for the altogether more avant-garde looking Harris Mann-styled TR7.
Books | Technical
Triumph Spitfire e GT6
If you're Italian, one problem when looking for Triumph literature is the difficulty to get any in your language. If you're not confident with English, there are really few books that may help you and this, written by Eros talking about the "sister" Spitfire and GT6, is one of them.
Models | Dolomite
Dolomite Sprint
The Sprint, the more advanced of the Dolomite family, was presented in June 1973, costing 1.740 GBP, and was produced unitl 1980. Charles Spencer “Spen” King with his team of engineers developed a four cylinders engine of 2000 cc, 127 HP, and with a four valves per cylinder head with all 16 valves actuated by a single shaft, instead of the more common solution with a double shaft. This solution awarded Triumph the “Design Council” prize in 1974. The Dolomite Sprint is considered...
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Documents | Press
Triumph again! (1966)
Advertising space on the June 25th 1966 issue of Motor to celebrate the Spitfire's success in the Geneva Rally. Thanks to Andrea Bracca for sharing it.