Articles | History and culture

When Turin was the automobile capital

Turin, Autumn 1962, 44° International Automobile Show. It is an important event for Triumph who has three bets to be win with three important news: the new distributor for Italy, Ducati Meccanica, the new Spitfire and the new Vitesse. In this article unpublished photographs of the Triumph stand in this event are given.

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Models: Herald 1200 e 12/50 / Spitfire 4 / Vitesse 1600

Keywords: Ducati Meccanica / Auto show

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Articles | History and culture

The "Trans Am" Vitesse

This is another history linked to passion and technique. A quiet sedan for family turned into a “beast” by more than 200 hp. on the hunt of victories. Another pearl of mind and genius of Kas Kastner; the Triumph Vitesse "Trans Am". A history that reaches up to the present day; In fact, this beautiful car is still alive and is currently among the loving care of an American gentleman, waiting to see you burn the tarmac on the American tracks.

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Models: Vitesse 1600 / Vitesse 2 Litre e MK2

Keywords: Canley / Kas Kastner / Technical specifications / Sport / TriumphTune

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Articles | Technical and tuning

The SC (Small Car) series engines

When you raise the bonnet of your Herald or Spitfire you may receive a lot of comments about the small engine lost in its wide bay. This engine claims an history and and evolution that, despite the various opinions on its reliability, made it the real strength of these cars.

This document is written in Italian, you can have a hint about its content by using Google Translator and loading the PDF file. If you'd like to have a proper translation in English write to redazione@triumphinitaly.it and we'll do our best to do it.
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Models: 1300 1300/1300TC / 1500 1500/1500TC / 2000/2500 MK1 / 2000/2500 MK2 / GT6 MKI / GT6 MKII / GT6 MKIII / Herald 948 / Herald 1200 e 12/50 / Herald 13/60 / Spitfire 4 / Spitfire MKII / Spitfire MKIII / Spitfire MKIV / Spitfire 1500 / Vitesse 1600 / Vitesse 2 Litre e MK2

Keywords: David Eley / Harry Webster / Engine

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Articles | Restorations

Oil cap refurbishment

A well-made restoration can be recognized by the attention paid to details, by the time dedicated to refurbish an original component over an aftermarket spare part. The oil cap used in the six-cylinders engines is no longer available and we show you how to renew it.


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Models: GT6 MKI / GT6 MKII / GT6 MKIII / Vitesse 1600 / Vitesse 2 Litre e MK2

Keywords: DIY / Lubrication / Engine

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