Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Racingdeal.Com- The Triumph Will Never Die From bicycles, the Triumph Cycle Company as the company was named in 1897, branched out in 1902 into making Triumph motor cycles at their works in Much Park Street. At first these used bought-in engines but the business took off and they soon started making their own and in 1907 expanded into a new factory in Priory Street taking over the premises of a spinning mill. Major orders for the 550 cc Model H came from the British Army during World War 1 and by 1918 they were Britain''s largest motor cycle maker. In 1921, Bettmann was persuaded by his general manager Claude Holbrook (1886-1979), who had joined the company in 1919, to acquire the assets and Clay Lane premises of the Dawson Car Company and start producing a 1.4 litre model called the Triumph 10/20 which was actually designed for them by Lea-Francis to whom they paid a royalty for every car sold. Production of this car and its immediate successors was on a moderate scale but this changed with the introduction in 1927 of the Triumph Super 7 which sold in large numbers through to 1934. In 1930 the company changed its name to the Triumph Motor Company. It was clear to Holbrook that there was no future in pursuing the mass manufacturers and so decided to take the company upmarket with the Southern Cross and Gloria ranges. At first these used engines made by Triumph but designed by Coventry Climax but from 1937 they started to make them to their own designs by Donald Healey who had become the company’s Experimental Manager in 1934. The company hit financial problems however and in 1936 the Triumph bicycle and motorcycle businesses were sold, the latter to Jack Sangster of Ariel to become Triumph Engineering Co. Ltd.. Healey purchased an Alfa 2.3 and developed an ambitious new car with an Alfa inspired Straight-8 engine called the Triumph Dolomite. In July 1939, the Triumph Motor Company went into receivership and the factory, equipment and goodwill were offered for sale. T.W. Ward purchased the company and placed Healey in charge as general manager, but the effects of World War II again stopped the production of cars and the Priory Street works was completely destroyed by bombing in 1940. After the war, in 1945 what was left of the Triumph Motor Company and the Triumph brand name was bought by Standard Motor Company and a subsidiary "Triumph Motor Company (1945) Limited" was formed with production transferred to Standard''s factory. The pre-war models were not revived and in 1946 a new range of Triumphs starting with the 1800 was announced. Because of steel shortages these were bodied in aluminium which was plentiful because of its use in aircraft production. In the early 1950s it was decided to use the Triumph name on sporting cars and the Standard name on saloons and in 1953 the Triumph TR2 was launched, the first of a series that would run through to 1981. Standard had been making a range of small saloons called the Standard Eight and Ten and had been working on a replacement for these. When this was launched in 1959 as the Herald it carried the Standard-Triumph badge and slowly the Standard name was dropped disappearing in 1963. In December 1960 the company was bought by Leyland Motors Ltd with Donald Stokes becoming chairman of the Standard Triumph division in 1963. Further mergers led to the formation of British Leyland Motor Corporation in 1968, In the 1960s and 1970s, Triumph sold a succession of Michelotti-styled saloons and sports cars, including the advanced Dolomite Sprint, which, in 1973, already had a 16-valve four cylinder engine. It is alleged that many Triumphs of this era were unreliable, especially the 2.5 PI with its fuel injection problems. While the injection system had proved itself in international competition, it did lack altitude compensation for the adjustment of mixture at altitudes greater than 3000ft / 1000 mtr above sea level. The key reason for the Lucas system''s unpopularity, was that Lucas was not inclined to further develop it on the one hand allied to the unwillingness of Standard-Triumph dealers to attend factory and field-based training courses dedicated to this propulsion method. The last Triumph model was the Acclaim which was launched in 1981 in a joint venture with Japanese company Honda. The Triumph name disappeared in 1984, when the Acclaim was replaced by the Rover 200, which was a rebadged version of Honda''s Civic/Ballade model. The trademark is currently owned by BMW, acquired when it bought the Rover Group in 1994. When it sold Rover, it kept the Triumph marque. The Phoenix Consortium, which bought Rover, tried to buy the Triumph brand, but BMW refused, saying that if Phoenix insisted, it would break the deal. Standard and Triumph are now, along with Riley, Rolls-Royce and Mini, part of the BMW Group.It sounds like a wild heritage, but the brand from our point of view will never die and we are proud to offer some of the most interesting Triumphs on Raingdeal.com today. Racingdeal.com provides you with an everyday selection of fine motorcars from the past to the present and we are proud to do so. We hope you will enjoy it. For all your advertising needs we are here to serve you around the clock. If you are trying to buy or to sell this special car, we are the world´s marketplace for fine sport- and racecars. Please do not hesitate to contact me at massier@racingdeal.com. I am very happy to assist you with all your advertising needs. Sincerely yours Matthias J. Massier racingdeal.com Triumph TR 3 LHD, pacificblue on black leather, frame off restoration in the year 2000, hardly ever driven since, beauteful unmolested example with historic german registration and german title, excellent condition Price:24.900,00 EUR * 16.577,23 GBP 32.285,86 US$ Triumph TR 6 FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION. US supplied new. Carmen Red / Beige 443 miles from new More details to come. Price:on request Triumph TR 6 FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION. US supplied car from new. 176 miles from new. Overdrive. Hard Top. Factory air conditioning. Pimento Red / Black More details to come. Price:on request Triumph TR 6 FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION. US supplied car. 235 miles from new. Overdrive. Hard Top. White / tan. More details to come. Price:on request Triumph TR4 A IRS Baujahr: 1968 Zylinder: 6 (Reihe) Hubraum: 2.138 ccm Leistung: 74 KW / 101 PS laut Angaben des Herstellers Extras: LHD, Der Triumph TR 4 A kam mit einem stark modernisierten Fahrwerk, einer Schräglenkerhinterachse. Für die USA erzwangen die Importeure weiterhin eine Starrachse, aus Kostengründen. Der TR 4 A war weiterhin der klassische englische Roadster. Viel Fahrspaß, bulligem Motor, kostengünstig. Der hier vorgestellte Wagen ist vor einigen Jah [...] Price:on request Triumph Stag 1975 Triumph Stag MK2 finished in original topaz with black ambla and black soft top. Automatic, power steering, electric windows, factory alloys, SS exhaust, stunning new burr walnut dashboard, rear seatbelts, face off stereo, wind deflector and read tonneau cover. Cobra immobiliser correct slag engine. Lots of history. A lovely car that needs to be driven. Price:13.511,03 EUR 8.995,00 GBP * 17.518,68 US$ Coys-Auction: TRUE GREATS 2007 An important Coys Auction on Tuesday, 27th February 2007 at the Royal Horticultural Hall in London/Great Britain For further information: COYS +44-(0)-8614-7888 or auctions@coys.co.uk Race Retro 23. - 25 March 2007 Stoneleigh Park, Coventry/Great Britain WELCOME TO EUROPE''S PREMIER WINTER SHOW FOR HISTORIC MOTORSPORT A full weekend of interest and activities, where historic motorsport enthusiasts, competitors, event organisers and the supporting industry, can come together under one roof, in a relaxed atmosphere, to discuss their plans and promote their events and services. This pre-season gathering, at the end of the Winter break, is far away from the pressures of the racing season and allows time and space for all to enjoy this amazing sport in all its disciplines, which has grown so much since the 1980''''s.Newcomers to the sport will find all they need to get started, from advice to accessories. The event will showcase all historic disciplines and display racing, rallying, hillclimb, dragsters, trials and short circuit cars plus motorcycles, covering a period from the 1930''''s to the 1990''''s, currently in use for historic motorsport. The Ritz-Carlton - Amelia Island / Florida / USA Saturday, March 10, 2007 RM-Auction: Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island in conjunction with the Amelia Island Concours d''''Elegance Having retired as the most successful Grand prix driver in history, Michael Schumacher competed in two hundred and fifty Grand Prixs beating every record ever set. Ninety-one victories, one hundred and fifty four podium finishes, sixty-eight pole positions, seventy-six fastest laps and seven World Championships. The opportunity now exists to own without doubt the most important cars of Michael Schumacher’s career. A unique and irreplaceable collection - each car fully restored, documented and complete with everything required to run and drive. Included in the sale will be a test at a private circuit, overseen by Michael Schumacher’s Teammate at Benetton, Martin Brundle. The test will include seat fittings, and four sets of driver’s overalls in the different team liveries. For the new owner we have also commissioned a hand built model of each car complete with a ‘certificate’ of ownership signed by Michael Schumacher. For more information on this outstanding purchasing opportunity please contact Paul Osborn at info@carsinternational.com or via http://www.carsinternational.com Mille Miglia Motors is an official Ferrari and Maserati dealership in Germany, located between Munich and Salzburg/Austria, specializing not only in sales and service of new Ferraris and Maseratis, but also in high quality used sportscars, that undergo a rigid 120 point check, before delivered to the customer. For any new or used Ferrari or Maserati, please contact Christian Villhauer and his team at info@mmm.ag Morris & Welford, LLC operates a specialist historic car consultancy and brokerage company based on both the East and West Coasts of the USA. We offer specialist brokerage services of important historic cars such as Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Jaguar, Duesenberg, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, Cooper, AC, Lotus and many more to buyers and sellers throughout the world. Paul Russell and Company was founded on the principles of integrity, quality control, and service to the client.They administer the financial side of each project with the same high standards and professional manner with which they perform their restoration and service work. Being in business for 29 years clients get the best quality in sales and service possible. The Luzzago name is synonomous with quality, a symbol of Brescia, based in the town of Mille Miglia, a solid and stable reality in the vintage car sector. One shared passion makes the customer a friend Luzzago''''''''s success is based upon a close relationship with it''''''''s customers many of whom are or become friends. Whoever purchases a classic car does so with a spirit quite diverse from those buying a modern automobile. The client arrives at Luzzago with a desire to travel back in time at the wheel of a Jaguar or Triumph like the ones driven thirty or forty years ago: a desire to escape the constraints of contemporary living and discover new emotions that perhaps they could not permit themselves when younger; the joy of grasping a large wooden steering wheel, without power steering that transmits the heart of the road through your hands, whilst the wind rushes through your hair. Cristiano and Valerio know this desire all too well, the focus of their last 28 years has been based upon it so a visit to Luzzago is a good excuse to take time out and immerse yourself in that passion. Copley Motorcars is an independent automobile dealer that specializes in unique and hard-to-find luxury and sport cars. Our business philosophy is simple: Offer an exceptional product, price it market correctly, and make the transaction as easy and enjoyable as possible. If we have a car you like and can structure the right deal for you, terrific! If not, we''''''''''''''''ll try again on another day, maybe on another car. No pressure,no hard feelings. After all...it''''''''''''''''s just a car. A fun car but, just a car. One of the things that makes Copley Motorcars unique is our in-house rule: We only sell the cars that we love ourselves, so we only deal in a limited number of models...unique and hard-to-find. Our suppliers from around the U.S. only offer us the best of these fun cars. We are constantly searching for these cars from private parties, other dealers, leasing companies, and select sportscar auctions and be structurally sound. And if for any reason the previous owner has missed a scheduled service, not to worry. Before delivery to you, all of our cars are fully inspected and serviced by one of our well known specialist garages for Land Rover, Porsche/Mercedes, American and UK British sportscars to ensure your new purchase is reliable and trouble free. If you take your collecting seriously, the chances are you’ll consult Simon Kidston and find his services very useful. If you are asking yourself the questions "Do I really want to tie up that much capital? Am I properly insured? What’s a fair value? Will it appreciate? Is it genuine? How can I secure the best possible price?" he will be here to assist you. 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