Triumph Bullet and Lynx prototypes, Canley

Articles | History and culture

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.

SAH 8 porte 1.147cc

Articles | Technical and tuning

SAH 8 porte 1.147cc

The short history of the birth of this small wonder that has written pages of the racing history of the small Spitfire. This article is just a small contribution to make the facts that have led to the birth of this head known, and to tell how Triumph could manage its limited economical resources to be able to compete in the motorsport world. A small object, but full of significance, that could give its lucky owners great satisfactions. Very rare, it has almost no market. We in "Triumph in Ital... (more)

Spitfire, a star is born

Articles | History and culture

Spitfire, a star is born

There are stories so much at the border between reality and imagination, to be mistaken for the work of a novelist. The story of the birth of the Spitfire told in this article can look so, but it is a totally true story.

The Illustrated History of Triumph Sports and Racing Cars

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... (more)

Roadster TRX

Models | Roadster

Roadster TRX

Sarebbe dovuta essere l'erede della Roadster 1800 / 2000, ma questa bellissima auto si rivelò per la Standard troppo costosa, complicata e complessa da costruire con tutti i servomeccanismi di cui era abbondantemente dotata: e a Coventry sapevano bene che, come nella tradizione inglese, la metà di questi non avrebbe funzionato fin dall'inizio, mentre la seconda metà avrebbe smesso di funzionare in breve tempo. Un auto decisamente in anticipo sui tempi e oltre le capacità tecniche della Standard.

Triumph: uno stile di vita (1965)

Documents | Press

Triumph: uno stile di vita (1965)

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