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£1,150
1971 Triumph 1500
UK • 12 May 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Triumph is a bit of a mystery, possibly a blend of 1500 and Dolomite 1300 parts. It features a resprayed Saffron yellow body with a brown roof, a brown vinyl interior, and has had some recent repairs including a petrol tank repair, new steering knuckle, and welding. Offered at No Reserve.
Condition
6
While the vendor rates all aspects of the car as good (except electrics), there are enough uncertainties about the car's history, and some reconditioning has been done. The electrics are considered average. Therefore a rating of 'Good' seems appropriate.
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93,547 miles (via 2015 MOT)
CRM56K
1971
Auction
WB26540DL
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
‘CRM 56K’ is something of a mystery car.
According to the DVLA it is a Triumph 1500 which was registered in September 1971.
Yet the twin, square headlamps (the 1500 boasted round, quad lamps), interior trim, facia, Dolomite 1300 badging and Triumph Dolomite 1300 vehicle emission control information plate under the bonnet would appear to indicate that it could be a Dolomite 1300 – which wasn’t available until 1976.
The only history that accompanies this car records work done by the vendor, who acquired the vehicle last year, so one can only speculate on what the solution to the mystery is, though the vendor does believe that the car had an engine change from 1500cc to 1300cc at some point in its life.
Whatever the answer, ‘CRM 56K’ is undeniably one of Triumph’s popular range of junior cars from the 1970s, even if precisely which one it is remains uncertain.
The car has a wonderfully ‘70s feel, the recently-resprayed Saffron yellow body set off by the brown roof (with pop-up sunroo...
Price Analysis vs Other 1500s
£1,150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,063
Median Price (Since 2020)
£8,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Sept 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
93,547 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Sept 2015, 93,547 miles
Passed
On 9th Aug 2014, 89,458 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Hampson Auctions
Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6GB, England
Located in Northwich, Cheshire, Hampson Auctions is a physical auction house dealing in classic, sports, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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