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Topic starter
17/07/2023 4:32 pm
Post Triumph Herald and Vitesse sedans these were some of the Triumph offerings. Blue car, 1965 Triumph 1300, first use of this body shell, the only FWD Triumph vehicle, Dinky Toy model, yellow car 1976-80 Dolomite, single OHC 1850cc RWD sedan a Vanguards models, white car same, but a kit from Grand Prix models, green car, Silas Models Triumph Toledo circa 1972. Yes, Triumph did more than sport cars.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
17/07/2023 4:57 pm
I have that Vanguard Dolomite, very nice little car and model.
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
17/07/2023 5:10 pm
Nice selection John. Like MG, Triumph tried to appeal to a wider audience than their sports cars and also cater to owners who wanted to continue with the brand when parents with children.
17/07/2023 8:15 pm
The Dolomite was quite a sporty saloon though, was it not? It had overdrive/5th. I seem to remember.
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17/07/2023 8:50 pm
An even older Triumph saloon (sedan for us Yanks).
18/07/2023 12:24 am
Had that very Triumph by Dinky. Wish I still had it. Harv, yours is in beautiful shape.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
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Topic starter
18/07/2023 12:25 am
The Dolomite was quite a sporty saloon though, was it not? It had overdrive/5th. I seem to remember.
Yes, an electric solenoid controlled Laycock de Normanville overdrive. Often seen on various British sport cars and Jaguar saloons such as my 1965 3.8S.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
Topic starter
18/07/2023 12:29 am
More razor edge Triumph saloons from the early 50s. Dinky Renown, Lansdowne Renown in more correct 43rd scale, and a Mikansue Mayflower.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
18/07/2023 10:12 am
There were a fair number of these early Triumphs (Renown, Mayflower) here in British Columbia; but the one that was very popular was the Herald. The marque petered out here in the late 60s and was decimated by the bulletproof Japanese imports from 1970 onward.
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Topic starter
18/07/2023 12:22 pm
There were a fair number of these early Triumphs (Renown, Mayflower) here in British Columbia; but the one that was very popular was the Herald. The marque petered out here in the late 60s and was decimated by the bulletproof Japanese imports from 1970 onward.
Plus, they just could not keep up with the ever changing and ever stricter safety and emissions regulations with an overly large product offering. So much for automotive diversity.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA