Buying Advice: Triumph Vitesse
From Classic Car Life
The Triumph Vitesse is one of the most sought after classic cars today. Produced between 1962 and 1971, this car is a favourite in Britain. Its unusual appearance, fuel efficiency and affordable price make it even more of an attractive buy. See this guide on buying a Triumph Vitesse convertible, if you are considering buying this classic vehicle.
- The Triumph Vitesse is a British car that was launched in 1962. The car came as a saloon and as a Triumph Vitesse convertible. This classic car was based on the earlier and very successful Triumph Herald, using some of the same components. This includes the bodywork being designed by Michelotti.
- The front end was reworked and it also featured a now famous slanted eye look on the front lights, making it one of the most distinctive looking cars of its time. The Triumph Vitesse was fitted with a 6-cylinder 1600cc unit which made it an impressively speedy vehicle.
- Interiors of this car had new additions, including wood veneer door cappings. Throughout its years of production, the Triumph Vitesse convertible went through many updates. The chassis was improved, a rev counter added and extra capacity to the engine was provided. 1971 saw the last Triumph Vitesse roll out.
- Parts are readily available, and can be quite cheap to buy. For this reason today, the Triumph Vitesse convertible is a highly popular classic car.
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