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Book SynopsisIn the 1950s and 1960s, British sports car ruled the road, and their charge was led by Triumphs. From the TR2, its first modern sports car, Triumph went on to produce a host of classic sports designs such as the Spitfire, GT, and Stag, as well as more TR models, ending with the TR7 in the late 1970s. These represented the epitome of the contemporary classic British sports car. Fast, nimble, and gorgeous to behold, Triumphs offered the everyday motorist an exhilarating drive at a price that they could afford. Popular both in the UK and the US, the Triumph range helped define the entire genre, with sports cars today like the Mazda MX-5 having their roots in models like the Stag. Illustrated throughout and written by acclaimed motoring writer and historian Graham Robson, this book guides the reader through the history of this classic British marque from its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s through to its eventual demise in the 1980s.
Trade ReviewGraham Robson is one of the most prolific authors of motoring titles in our time, and for this book he writes enthusiastically and with first hand experience of the Triumph company... An entertaining read for any enthusiast of classic sports cars, and excellent value for £7.99. -- Kim Henson * Wheels Alive *
Table of ContentsTriumph: The First Decades The 1800 and 2000 Roadsters From the TR2 to the TR6 The Spitfire and the GT6 The Stag The TR7 and the TR8 Racing, Rallying and Record Breaking Further Reading Places to Visit Index
