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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Models: Acclaim Acclaim

Keywords: Michael Edwardes

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Articles | History and culture

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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