Description
Book SynopsisExperience the entire history of Triumph sports cars in this comprehensive volume featuring stunning studio photography, rare archival images, and period advertising.Triumph Cars chronicles the company and its remarkable vehicles, from the
first 10/20 through a string of automobiles sought after by collectors, from the
early Supers and Glorias through the
entire TR and Spitfire ranges, and on to the
legendary GT6 and the
latter-day 1300, 1500, and Dolomite sedans—filled with images, history, and in-depth analyses of players, tech, and styling.
With roots extending to a London bicycle importer established in 1885,
Triumph built its first car in 1923: the Triumph 10/20. By 1930, the Triumph Cycle Co. had become Triumph Motor Company and was on its way to establishing seven decades of automotive heritage.
Author Ross Alkureishi showcases
how company visionaries developed the brandTrade Review"...a monumental undertaking by a talented author that is remarkably well researched and filled with photographs and details of the comings and going of a once-proud marque whose place in automotive history will never be forgotten by its wonderful fans. If you like and admire Triumph cars or just enthusiastic about British sports cars, in general, you will want to own this book." * Joe's Book Club/JoeFarace.com *
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
An Initial ‘Triumph’
Sevens, Scorpions, and Southern Crosses
The ‘Glorias’ Thirties
On a Razor’s Edge
Two Little Letters: TR
Heralding the Future
Spitfire and the GT6
Generations TR
Sporting Sedans (part 1) and the Stag
Sporting Sedans (part 2)
Last of the TR Line
A Final ‘Triumph’
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Index
Image Credits
