Guides by Make: Triumph Guide
From Classic Car Life
Triumph classic cars are some of the most famous classic cars in the world and are a quintessentially British brand. Triumph are also known for making very good motorbikes but they have produced countless famous cars throughout their history and probably the most famous are the roadster sports cars like the Triumph Spitfire and the TR series. Read on to find out more about Triumph classic cars.
Triumph Classic Cars – Triumph Spitfire
The Triumph Spitfire is one of the most famous Triumph classic cars and was made in great numbers between 1962 and 1980. The Triumph Spitfire was a two seater convertible that was designed and styled by famous Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. There were 5 different versions of the Triumph Spitfire released over the years and the older versions remain some of the most sought after Triumph classic cars. The engines in the Triumph Spitfire range from 1147cc units in the Mark I and II, 1296cc units in the III and IV and the 150cc in the Triumph Spitfire 1500.
The Triumph Spitfire was quite a capable little sports car and proved to be quite popular. Mechanically, it was very similar to the Triumph Herald and but the better suspension and slightly tuned engines made it very fun to drive.
See also Triumph Spitfire Guide
Triumph Classic Cars – TR Series
These Triumph classic cars ran for a number of years. The Triumph TR1 was a prototype that was never released; the TR2 however was released between 1953 and 1955 and featured a 2L engine that made the car capable of 107mph. There are only roughly 500 of these cars left in the UK today, making them quite desirable. The Triumph TR3 and TR3A are quite rare Triumph classic cars; they were also the first British production cars to be fitted with disc brakes. The Triumph TR3A is an updated version and is one of the most successful cars in the TR series, after the TR6 and TR7. The Triumph TR4 proved quite successful in motor racing, especially in America. The TR5 model is aesthetically the same as the Triumph TR4 but features a 2.5L engine with fuel injection which was also in the TR6. The TR6 was a huge success, as was the TR7 that followed although it suffered from build quality issues. The last of these Triumph classic cars is the TR8] which was predominantly sold in North America. The Triumph TR6 remains one of the most popular Triumph classic cars.
Triumph] Classic Cars - Triumph Herald
The Triumph Herald formed the basis of other Triumph classic cars such as the Triumph Spitfire, the GT6 and the Vitesse. The Triumph Herald was one of the most successful Triumph classic cars and has sold over 300,000 units. The Triumph Herald was available as a saloon, a coupe, a convertible, a van and as an estate car and was produced in various forms from 1959-1971. Early 948cc coupes and convertibles are amongst the rarest and it is estimated that only 150 or so still exist in the world. Because of their large numbers, the Triumph Herald is one of the most popular Triumph classic cars and spare parts remain widely available.
See also Triumph Herald Guide
