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Welcome to all lovers of classic Triumph sports cars!

Triumph Information in a Nutshell

From humble beginnings as a bicycle manufacturer, Triumph began building motorcycles in 1902. In 1921 Triumph acquired the Dawson Car Company and began building automobiles beginning with the 1.4L Triumph 10/20. In the 1930s they changed their name to the Triumph Car Company, and spun off the motorcycle division into its own company in 1936. Donald Healey was the Experimental Manager from 1934 until 1939, when T.W. Ward purchased the company and placed Healey in charge as general manager. The company produced several models including the Gloria and the Dolomite during this time.

After WWII, the company reformed under the Standard Motor Company and once again started automobile construction. Many iconic British sports cars were produced in the 1960s and 1970s including (not a comprehensive list):

• TR3 (1955-1957), TR3A (1957-1962)
• TR3B (1961-?) with 2,138cc inline 4 engine and all synchromesh transmission
• TR4 (1961-1965) with 2,138cc inline 4 engine, roll-up windows, full synchromesh, rack & pinion steering and optional hardtop with integral rollbar.
• TR4A (1965-1968) an evolution of the TR4, with updated chassis and independant rear suspension (IRS)
• TR6 (1969-1976), the best selling Triumph car, with a 2498cc inline 6
• Spitfire (1962-1981), a classic two-seater sports car designed by Michelotti that went through 5 revisions during its long life.
• TR7 (1975-1981) and TR8 (1978-1981) aka the "wedge", with a 1998cc inline 4 and 3528cc V8 respectively.

This section will be expanded soon!

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This site was launched in June 2006 by Skye Poier as the fourth site in the AutoShrine Network. All design and content is © Skye Poier & F4 Systems unless otherwise noted.

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