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Articles | Technical and tuning
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The short history of the birth of this small wonder that has written pages of the racing history of the small Spitfire. This article is just a small contribution to make the facts that have led to the birth of this head known, and to tell how Triumph could manage its limited economical resources to be able to compete in the motorsport world. A small object, but full of significance, that could give its lucky owners great satisfactions. Very rare, it has almost no market. We in "Triumph in Ital...
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Articles | Travels
England to India in a Triumph Herald Convertible
In 1961 Guy Hipsley Cooper drove a Triumph Herald Convertible from England to Sri Lanka. Sadly, he’s no longer around to explain what motivated him to embark on this epic adventure. but he did leave behind a journal, the colour slides and his letters home. Through these, it’s possible to retell his extraordinary adventure.
Articles | History and culture
Triumph SD2, everything you need to know about BL's Dolomite replacement
Keith Adams gives the Internet’s most detailed account of the Triumph SD2. What it should have looked like, what lay under the skin and, ultimately, why it was cancelled so late in its design programme.
The English version of this article is available
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Books | History
The Illustrated History of Triumph Sports and Racing Cars
There are many books abuout Triumph, provided that the research is extended to those written in English. In addition to its home country, where it was a generalist builder like many others, Canley's house historically was relevant in the United States which absorbed up to 80% of its production. The spread of Triumph models, also driven by success in American competitions, led over the years to the birth of a multitude of enthusiasts' clubs and books. This volume comes from the States and G. Will...
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Models | 2000/2500
2000/2500 MK1
Presented in October 1963 at Earls Court in London and designed by Giovanni Michelotti, this new high end saloon was characterized by a classical and elegant line and by a mechanic featuring a six cylinders engine and independent four wheels suspension. The gearbox had four synchronized speed with optional Overdrive, and there was also the possibility to choose a 3-speed automatic gearbox. An Estate version was also available (weighing 1219 to 1243 kg, depending on the engine). ...
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Documents | Manuals
Triumph Spitfire 4 Stage tuning and competition preparation (1965)
Stage tuning and competition preparation manuale for Spitfires. Thanks to Andrea Bracca for sharing it.