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Articles | Biographies
Giuseppe Montano, the man of Ducati rebirth
Some 'Italian' Triumphs shows the badge of the Ducati Meccanica on the trunk, arousing the curiosity of those who admire them and giving rise to urban legends about the assemblies of vehicles that might have taken place in Italy. The collaboration between the two companies is one of the many results achieved by Giuseppe Montano, a key figure in the history of Ducati and, consequently, of the Italian industry and motorsport.
Articles | History and culture
Class Acts, Part 1: The Triumph 2000 and 2.5 PI Mk 1
The Triumph 2000 was a very significant car for the British market, the first salvo in a bitter war between traditional big sedans and upscale “premium” offerings that still rages today. In this article, we look at the origins of the 2000 Mk 1, its links to its Rover P6 arch-rival, and the first 2.5 PI.
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Articles | Technical and tuning
Shorrock supercharger, “feed the duck”
To run faster: many accessories developers tried to give answer to this desire of so many drivers. Among these developers, Shorrock proposed the supercharging using volumetric compressors, a solution made available also for Triumph cars. This article wants to remember this firm, describing its innovative and fascinating solutions.
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 | 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 1.3 Acclaim. Guidare nel segno del piacere. (1982)
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