Triumph Saloons (1963-1984)

The Triumph 2000 was introduced in 1963 to replace the Vanguard (see Standard). The small Triumph was introduced in 1965 as a smaller sibling to the relatively luxurious Triumph 2000, and expected to replace the chassis-based Herald. Herald demand held up for a few years though, and the newer unitary body was repurposed first for a budget Herald replacement, and eventually across the range, up to the pioneering 4 valve per cylinder Sprint.

Triumph 2000 Mk 1 Saloon

New body and a new brand for the Vanguard, with twin carb engine, and independent suspension (rear trailing arms). Overdrive option and automatic options as before. Cheaper than the contemporary Rover.

Years

1963-69

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

113,157

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Triumph 2000 Mk 1 Estate

Replacement for the Vanguard estate introduced after an interregnum. The body shells were part-built by Carbodies.

Years

1965-69

Body Style

5-dr estate

Production

7488

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Triumph 2.5 PI Mk 1

Pioneering mechanical Lucas fuel injection first used on the Jaguar D-Type, including the 1957 Le Mans winner, and later on F1 cars. This Mk2 system was introduced on the TR5 sportscar in 1967. Estates were special order.

Years

1968-69

Body Style

Saloon, Estate

Production

8658/371

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Triumph 1300

FWD, short nose, short tail

Years

1965-70

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

113,008

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Triumph 1500

FWD, short nose, short tail, export only

Years

c. 1965-10

Engine

1500 S4 Triumph

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

.

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Photo by Paul Cowie

Triumph 1300 TC

FWD, short nose, short tail

Years

1967-70

Engine

1300 S4 Triumph

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

35,342

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Triumph Pony (Autocars Dragoon)

4WD commercial vehicle eventually productionised by Autocars of Israel from the Pony 4WD prototype cancelled by Leyland to avoid cannibalising Land Rover sales. There was also a 4WD rallycross saloon in the early ’60s.

Years

1967

Engine

1300 S4 Triumph

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

35,342

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Photo

Triumph 2000 Mk 2 Saloon

Restyled to match the Michelotti show special, which became the Stag. Longer nose and tail, bigger boot, improved interior, alternator. More power and power steering option on later cars.

Years

1969-77

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

92,053

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Triumph 2000 Mk 2 Estate

Updated estate, discontinued before the saloon.

Years

1969-75

Body Style

5-dr estate

Production

7118

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Triumph 2.5 PI Mk 2

PI Mk2. Rev counter. Rostyle-type wheel trims as Mk1 (not shown).

Years

1969-75

Body Style

Saloon, estate

Production

43,353/4102

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Triumph Toledo 2-door

RWD, long nose, short tail, 2 door

Years

1970-74

Engine

1300/1500 S4 Triumph

Body Style

2-dr saloon

Production

.

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Triumph Toledo 4-door

FWD, short nose, short tail

Years

1970-76

Engine

1300/1500 S4 Triumph SC

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

113,294/5888 inc 3-dr

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Triumph 1500

FWD, long nose, long tail

Years

1970-73

Engine

1500 S4 Triumph SC

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

66,353

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Triumph Dolomite (& Dolomite 1850 HL)

RWD, long nose, long tail

Years

1972-80

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

79,010

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Triumph Dolomite Michelotti Prototype

.

Years

1972

Engine

2000 S4 Triumph

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

1

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Triumph Dolomite Sprint

RWD, long nose, long tail

Years

1973-80

Engine

2000 16v S4 Triumph

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

22,941

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Triumph 1500 TC

RWD, long nose, long tail

Years

1973-76

Engine

1500 S4 Triumph SC

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

66,353

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Triumph Dolomite Sprint Works Rally Car

RWD, long nose, long tail

Years

1974

Engine

2000 16v S4 Triumph

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

3

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Promotional photo

Triumph 2500 TC

Carburettored alternative to the PI with new grille.

Years

1974-77

Body Style

4-dr saloon/5-dr estate

Production

31,819/673

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Triumph 2500 S

New range topper to replace the PI for the final production run. 14″ Stag wheels and vinyl-covered C-posts. Slightly higher tune than TC. Rev counter.

Years

1975-77

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

5933/2231

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Triumph Dolomite 1300 / 1500

RWD, long nose, long tail

Years

1976-80

Engine

1300/1500 S4 Triumph SC

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

32,031/43,235 inc HL

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Triumph 1500 HL

RWD, long nose, long tail

Years

1976-80

Engine

1500 S4 Triumph SC

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

.

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Triumph SD2 Prototype

RWD hatchback

Years

1975

Engine

1500 S4 Triumph SC

Body Style

5-dr hatchback

Production

1

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

More information

Triumph Dolomite 1500 SE

RWD, long nose, long tail

Years

1979

Engine

1500 S4 Triumph SC

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

2169 (inc in 1500 above?)

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Triumph Acclaim

FWD, short nose, short tail. Based on Honda Civic/Ballade. Originally planned to be built at Canley but ended up on the ex-Maxi line at Cowley, with some workers moved from the former MG plant at Abingdon which, like Canley, closed.

Years

1981-84

Engine

1300 Honda

Body Style

4-dr saloon

Production

133,626

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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