" CLASSIC O THE DAY"
British Car Week
in Association with
Brightwells next auction kicks of at noon on Wednesday 26th November, and they have consigned a varied collection of Classic Cars & Motorcycles that should suit everyones' taste & budget, from resto to concours
1976 TRIUMPH DOLOMITE 1300
| Lot number | 61 |
|---|---|
| Estimate | £1,800 - £2,200 |
| Description | Triumph Dolomite 1300 |
| Registration | REA 17R |
| Year | 1976 |
| Colour | Beige |
| Engine size | 1,296 cc |
| Chassis No. | WH 3947DL |
New equipment also included improved suspension, a larger petrol tank and wider wheels. It used the well tried 1,296cc engine that had been used in the Herald and Spitfire which was already well known for its relatively high power output and excellent reliability.
The Dolomite 1300 was launched with such luxuries as reclining front seats, cigar lighter, fasten seat belts warning light, driver’s door mirror, twin reversing lamps and dipping mirror all fitted as standard - although it is amazing today to think that any of these items warranted highlighting in the brochures of the time! Triumph also fitted lashings of wood veneer and with its pleated seats the whole interior looked very attractive. The Dolomite range was a huge success that inspired great loyalty in its customers and remained in production until 1980.
This well turned-out car shows just 52,600 miles on the clock which the vendor believes to be correct. Sadly just two MOTs are on file so this figure cannot be verified, although the clean condition of the vehicle would certainly add credence to this belief. The floorpan is in excellent condition and we are informed that everything works as it should. It starts well and has had a new fuel pump fitted recently while the previous owner stated that it had also had a new clutch fitted in recent times.
Although fitted with the smallest engine in the range, the willing unit performs well and is surprisingly economical. It is MOTd until July 2015, its modest size making it easy to use and reminding one of just how bloated cars have become in recent years.
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2014 Copyright: Classic & Perormance Car (Octane Magazine)
1970-1981 TRIUMPH TOLEDO/1500TC/DOLOMITE
Overview
Are you sitting comfortably? The Toledo was a 1300cc rear-wheel drive car
that used the front-wheel-drive 1500’s body with a shorter nose and
tail, but was launched at the same time. These rear-drive underpinning
were used in the 1500’s replacement, the 1500TC, in 1973. That got the
1500’s full-length body. Both were renamed Dolomite in 1976, when you
could have either 1300 or 1500 engines and rectangular headlamps, or,
for driveway one-upmanship, the 1500HL with twin headlamps, more gauges
and a better standard of trim. A cheap starter classic.
that used the front-wheel-drive 1500’s body with a shorter nose and
tail, but was launched at the same time. These rear-drive underpinning
were used in the 1500’s replacement, the 1500TC, in 1973. That got the
1500’s full-length body. Both were renamed Dolomite in 1976, when you
could have either 1300 or 1500 engines and rectangular headlamps, or,
for driveway one-upmanship, the 1500HL with twin headlamps, more gauges
and a better standard of trim. A cheap starter classic.
220,017
£2441
£1750
£1250
£700
£200
Performance
14.2secs
91mph
71bhp
84lb/ft
28mpg
Engine
in-line four
normal
petrol
carburettor
Chassis
Independent, coil springs
Beam axle, coil springs
front-engine RWD
rack and pinion
metal monocoque
Four-speed manual
Dimensions
4125mm
2454mm
1588mm
1372mm
980kgs
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