Lot details Registration No: CVR 351 Chassis No: 18/7/1004 Mot Expiry: Dec 2004
Triumph was a late starter in car manufacturing, turning out its first model in 1923, but it quickly moved upmarket into superior cars for the middle classes, the Dolomite as represented by the car offered today being amongst the latest developments of this theme. Following 1939 receivership and factory bombing, Sir John Black of Standard acquired the rights to the name and built a new post-war range of Triumphs at his Canley works. The marque eventually ended up in the British Leyland empire, but after initial favouritism, sadly it was downhill thereafter, and the final Triumph, the Acclaim, was built in 1984.
The vendor tells us that he believes this Triumph to be the fourth 6-cylinder Dolomite produced in 1936 and one of only two known to have survived. This delightful pre-war sports saloon is described as a good original example, and it drives extremely well.
It comes with wire wheels, factory-fitted sunroof, working side trafficators, lovely mascot, Lucas headlamps and Raydot spotlights, and still with the original registration intact. All instrumentation is correct, too, and the woodwork is said to be in good order throughout having been replaced. Current condition of chassis, body panels, cream over black paintwork, part original rexine and leather interior in brown, 2-litre six and 4-speed manual gearbox are reportedly good.
Here's your chance to acquire an extremely unusual example of a quality 1930s
car.
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