Triumph Dolomite 8 Parts 2

Triumph CarsTriumph Dolomite 8 Parts 2Picture Of Classic Triumph CarsClassic Triumph Cars Models Triumph Dolomite 8Triumph Dolomite 8The first use of the Classic Triumph Dolomite 8 Cars name was in 1934, when it was used for a 8 cylinder sports car which resembled the Alfa Romeo 8C. However this car did not make production, only 3 being made. The engine was of 1990 cc capacity with twin overhead camshafts and fitted with a Roots type supercharger. The engine output was 120 bhp (89 kW) at 5500 rpm giving the car a top speed of over 110 mph (175 km/h). Lockheed hydraulic brakes with large 16 inch (400 mm) drums were fitted. The pressed steel chassis...

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Classic Triumph Cars Models Triumph Dolomite 8 Parts 1

Classic Triumph Cars Models Triumph Dolomite 8 Parts 1Picture Of Classic Triumph Cars Classic Triumph CarsTriumph Classic Cars Parts 1The Triumph Dolomite was a car that first appeared in 1934 as a sports car and reused on a series of sporting saloons and open cars until at least 1939 when the Triumph Motor Company went into receivership. A number were still sold and registered in 1940, though it is uncertain whether the receiver or new owner turned out cars from spare parts, or sold off completed cars. All except the Straight 8 featured a "waterfall" grille styled by Walter Belgrove, versions of the saloons with conventional grilles were sold...

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Used Classic Triumph Cars Models Triumph Gloria Southern Cross Parts 3

Used Classic Triumph Cars Models Triumph Gloria Southern Cross Parts 3Picture Of Classic Triumph Cars Models Triumph Gloria Southern Cross Classic Triumph Cars // Triumph Gloria Southern CrossTriumph Classic Cars Parts 3Introduced in 1932, the Southern Cross was Triumph's Sports vehicle with a primary export market in both Australia and New Zealand during the pre-war years. Even today, prewar Triumph's Cars are found more often ‘down under' than any other location outside of the U.K. Named after a constellation that was visible only in the southern hemisphere, the Southern Cross was produced until 1937.Featuring two-seat roadster bodywork, the...

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Used Classic Triumph Cars Models Triumph Gloria Southern Cross Parts 2

Used Classic Triumph Cars Models Triumph Gloria Southern Cross Parts 2Picture Of Classic Triumph Cars Classic Triumph Cars Triumph GloriaTriumph Gloria Cars Parts 1A popular vehicle that was made by Triumph Motor Company in Coventry, England the Triumph Gloria was produced from 1933 until 1938. The Triumph Gloria was available in a very large and quite confusing range of Triumph Gloria sporting salons, tourers, coupes, drophead coupes, 2-seater sports vehicle and golfer's coupes.A short chassis sports vehicle, the Triumph Gloria Southern Cross which was also a 'SX' was available in a variety of tourer and saloon bodies that were equipped with...

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Used Classic Triumph Cars Models Triumph Gloria Southern Cross Parts 1

Used Classic Triumph Cars Models Triumph Gloria Southern Cross Parts 1Picture Of Classic Triumph Cars Classic Triumph CarsTriumph Classic Cars Parts 1In the Thirties - which enjoyed a great era of motor sports just before World War II - Triumph cars introduced half a dozen different models called 'Triumph cars Gloria Southern Cross', between 1932 and 1935.The name was in tribute to Triumph's success in the Australia and New Zealand export markets, where they had been winning trials since 1929 and where their 'stars' were certainly favorable.Picture Of Classic Triumph Cars The best remembered Southern Cross is the 1934-1935 series which was...

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Triumph Car History (Triumph Gloria & Gloria Vitesse & Gloria Southern Cross)

The History Of The Triumph Classic Cars with Triumph Gloria (Triumph Cars Models) PartsPicture Of Triumph Gloria CarHistoryBetween 1933 and 1938 Triumph made a large and confusing range of Gloria sporting saloons, coupés, tourers, 2-seater sports cars, drophead coupés and golfer’s coupés. All these Glorias, apart from the final two models (1.5-Litre Saloon and Fourteen (1767 cc) Six-Light Saloon of 1937-1938) were powered by 1087 or 1232 cc four cylinder or 1467 or 1991 cc six cylinder Coventry Climax overhead inlet and side exhaust valve designed engines (modified and built under licence by Triumph).The chassis came in two lengths, with an...

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Triumph Car History (Triumph Super 9 & Super Nine Cars Models) Parts

The History Of The Triumph Classic Cars with Triumph Super 9 & Super Nine cars models (Triumph Cars Models) PartsPicture Of Triumph Super 9 Car(Triumph Super Nine)Triumph Super 91931: Production of the Triumph Super 9 commenced, featuring a Coventry Climax engine, with 8.9bhp, 1018cc, 4 cylinder engine with overhead inlet and side exhaust valves, and a 4 speed gear box. Also the first Triumph to feature 12 volt electrics fitted. The Triumph Super 9 is a larger car than the super 7 (Triumph Super Seven) and Super 8(Triumph Super Eights) having been built on its own purpose built chassis. There were a few body styles available such as a tourer,...

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Triumph Car History (Triumph Super 8 & Super Eights Cars Models) Parts

The History Of The Triumph Classic Cars with Triumph Super 8 & Super Eights cars models (Triumph Cars Models)picture Of Triumph Super 8 Classic CarsThe name was changed in 1933 to the Super 8, the car had always technically fallen into the 8 hp taxation bracket, and all cars gained the Mk II chassis. The body range was further reduced to the two door saloon, pillarless saloon and four seat tourer. This was the last year for the car. Triumph had already launched the Super 9 in 1931 and this car was destined to be the replacement.picture Of Triumph Super 8 Classic CarsIn essence the Super Eight was a rebadged Super Seven with the addition of...

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Triumph Car History (Triumph Super 7 & Super Seven Cars Models) Parts 2

The History Of The Triumph Classic Cars with Triumph Super 7 & Super Seven cars models (Triumph Cars Models)picture Of Triumph Super 7 Saloon Classic CarsBody Stylespicture Of Triumph Super 7 Saloon Classic CarsA range of body styles were available, all made in house. The cheapest model was a two-door four seat tourer, followed by a de-luxe tourer with two coloured body, a two-seater with dickey seat, a two-door saloon, a fabric bodied saloon and at the top of the range, a coachbuilt saloon. Gordon England could also supply a special fabric bodied saloon with sliding roof. The chassis was also supplied to other coachbuilders for fitting their...

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Triumph Car History (Triumph Super 7 & Super Seven Cars Models) Parts 1

The History Of The Triumph Classic Cars with Triumph Super 7 & Super Seven cars models (Triumph Cars Models)picture Of Triumph Super 7 Saloon Classic CarsThe Triumph Super 7 was a car manufactured from 1927 to 1934 by the Triumph Motor Company. It was produced as a response to the success of the Austin 7 and was Triumph's first car to be made in large numbers. In 1933 the name was changed to the Triumph Super 8.Designpicture Of Triumph Super 7 Saloon Classic CarsDevelopment of the new car had started in 1925 when Arthur Sykes, who had been with Lea-Francis was given responsibility to design a new small car. Amongst those he recruited to help...

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Triumph Car History (Triumph 15/50 Cars Models)

The History Of The Triumph Classic Cars with Triumph 15/50 cars models (Triumph Cars Models)picture Of Triumph 15/50 Classic CarsFifteen - 1926 to 1930, 14.9 h.p. 2,169cc 4-cylinder side valve engine with 3-speed gearbox.Built to the same dimensions as the 13/35, but with a larger capacity engine, the Fifteen was the last of larger conventional cars built by Triumph, before they concentrated on small and then sportier cars. We have recorded 11 and two survive with their original style bodywork. 5 body styles were available.picture Of Triumph 15/50 Classic CarsThe first owner, a Dr Watson of Cambridge ran the car from 1928 until 1934, when it...

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Triumph Car History (Triumph 13/35 Cars Models)

The History Of The Triumph Classic Cars with Triumph 13/35 cars models (Triumph Cars Models)Picture Of Triumph 13/35 Classic CarsThe Triumph 13/35 or 12.8 was a car manufactured from 1924 to 1926 by the Triumph Motor Company in the UK.It was powered by a four cylinder 1872 cc engine of 72 mm bore and 115 mm stroke with single Zenith carburettor which produced 36 bhp.It was the first British production car to be fitted with hydraulic brakes on all wheels. These were made by Lockhead and were of the external contracting type.Approximately 2500 of this model and the parallel 15/50 models were made. It was generally priced at about £375-495.The History...

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Triumph Car History (Triumph 10/20 cars models)

The History Of The Triumph Classic Cars with Triumph 10/20 cars models (Triumph Cars Models) Picture Of Triumph 10/20 Classic carsThis was the first Triumph automobile and was named the 10/20 for the Royal Automobile Club's taxation class of 10 horsepower rating and its actual output of 20 brake horsepower. The design was principally by Arthur Alderson assisted by Alan Lea and Arthur Sykes who were employed by Lea-Francis and Triumph paid them a royalty on every car made.Picture Of Triumph 10/20 Classic carsIt was powered by a 1,393 cc (1.4L) 4 cylinder side valve engine designed by Harry Ricardo and fitted with a single updraught Zenith carburettor....

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Triumph Car History (Triumph models, Triumph Model)

The History Of The Triumph Classic Cars with Triumph cars models (Triumph models, Triumph Model)Pre Warpicture Of Triumph Classic CarsModel NameEngineYearTriumph 10/201393 cc inline 4(1923–1925)Triumph 13/35 or 12.81872 cc inline 4(1927–1927)Triumph 15/50 or Fifteen2169 cc inline 4(1926–1930)Triumph Super 7832 cc inline 4(1927-1932)Triumph Super 8832 cc inline 4(1930)Triumph 12-6 Scorpion1203 cc inline 6(1931-1933)Triumph Super 91018 cc inline 4(1932)Triumph Ten1122 cc inline 4(1933-1934)Triumph Southern Cross1018/1122 cc inline 4(1932-1934)Triumph Gloria Four1087/1232 cc inline 4(1934-1937)Triumph Gloria Six1476/1991 cc inline 6(1934–1937)Triumph...

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Triumph Car History (British Leyland Cars) Parts 2

The History Of The Triumph Classic Cars With Leyland and beyondPicture Of Triumph Classic CarsThe only all-new Triumph model launched under Rover Triumph was the TR7, which had the misfortune to be in production successively at three factories that were closed - Speke, the Leyland-era Standard-Triumph works in Liverpool, the original Standard works at Canley, Coventry and finally the Rover works in Solihull. The four-cylinder TR7, its eight-cylindered derivative the TR8, and its still-born fastback variant the Lynx, were dropped when the Solihull plant ceased making road-going cars (the plant continues to build Land Rovers.)Picture Of Triumph...

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