Triumph Puma, the promising replacement for the 2000 canned by BLMC
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Triumph Puma, the promising replacement for the 2000 canned by BLMC

The Triumph Puma was in development before the formation of British Leyland, and is an interesting insight into how Triumph saw its development as a premium carmaker going into the 1970s.

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Models: 2000/2500 MK2

Keywords: Giovanni Michelotti / Harry Webster / Nigel Garton / Prototypes / William Towns

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Triumph Bullet and Lynx prototypes, Canley
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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.

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Models: GT6 MKI / GT6 MKII / GT6 MKIII / Roadster TR6 / Roadster TR7 / Stag Mk1/Mk2

Keywords: Canley / Donald Stokes / Giovanni Michelotti / Prototypes / Spen King

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Triumph Lynx, Stag replacement project killed by industrial strife
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Triumph Lynx, Stag replacement project killed by industrial strife

The Triumph Lynx would form the basis of another sad BL story. It was a victim of lack of funds, but also the ongoing battle between Michael Edwardes and the unions.

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Models: Roadster TR7 / Stag Mk1/Mk2

Keywords: Donald Stokes / Giovanni Michelotti / Michael Edwardes / Prototypes

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Triumph-Morris TM1, the rejected Marina and Dolomite replacement
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Triumph-Morris TM1, the rejected Marina and Dolomite replacement

The Triumph-Morris TM1 was the last chance given to the ill-fated SD2 platform: its destiny was to replace the Morris Marina and Triumph Dolomite saloons in 1980.

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Models: Dolomite Sprint

Keywords: Mark Snowdon / Prototypes / Spen King

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