Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre on Saturday the 7th of December, Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN.
Although the Triumph Dolomite range, introduced in 1972, had proved to be refined and sporty, competitors such as BMW's 2002 had a performance advantage which was costing Triumph dearly, both in terms of sales and prestige
To remedy this, they unveiled the Dolomite Sprint in June 1973 powered by a 1, 998cc, 16-valve, SOHC four-cylinder producing 127bhp and enabling 119mph and 8. 4 seconds to 60mph
Originally a French-delivered car, this ‘Dolly’ was converted to right-hand-drive following its import and registration in the UK in 1980
Finished in Tahiti Blue with contrasting vinyl roof and C-pillar coverings with bright yellow ‘Sprint’ badges with black and grey striped cloth seats and black carpets with wooden inlays to the dashboard
Inside the boot lid is signed by Andy Rouse and Gerry Marshall, legendary exponents of the Dolly Sprint in period
Large history file containing older MOTs, historical invoices, partially-stamped service record, several hand-written service notes and maintenance records, Dyno print out sheets and two sets of keys
Further details about the car's mechanical spec and history to follow
