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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 | 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.
Articles | History and culture
Triumph Stag. Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory
The Triumph Stag development story is a tragic missed opportunity – it had everything: looks, power, a soundtrack to die for and a market niche all to itself. Yet it died after a short production run, and drove many of its first owners to distraction. The Stag was BL’s nearly car – it nearly had the armoury to take over the world, had it not been for that fragile engine.
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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 | Italia 2000
Italia 2000 Italia 2000
Nella seconda metà degli anni cinquanta l’importatore italiano della Triumph era la CESAC S.p.a. di Salvatore Ruffino con sede a Napoli. Nel 1957 Ruffino firmò un contratto con la “Standard Triumph” per potere acquistare i telai della Triumph TR3 completi di meccanica ed accessori al fine di realizzare il progetto di una propria coupé. La proposta fu favorevolmente accolta a Coventry sia perché la Casa inglese non disponeva di alcuna sportiva a carrozzeria chiusa sia per l’alta reputazione di c...
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Documents | Press
Triumph 1.3 Acclaim. Guidare nel segno del piacere. (1982)
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