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£25,454

1978 Triumph Dolomite Sprint

United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2024 • Lot Lot 183

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1978 Triumph Dolomite Sprint is presented in bright yellow and has only covered 3,725 miles from new. It has a professionally rebuilt 1998cc engine, Weber carburetors, a competition clutch, and comes with its original, fully rebuilt SU carburetors.

Condition

8

The car is described as being in immaculate condition following a documented restoration, with only 3,725 miles from new. The engine has been professionally rebuilt, and the interior features re-veneered woodwork and a replaced headlining, while the seats and carpets are original. This suggests that the car is in excellent condition with minimal imperfections, justifying a high rating.

/ 10

Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

VA22847DLO

Odometer:

3,723 miles

Reg Number:

ETU 260S

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1978 Make: Triumph Model: Dolomite Sprint Registration: ETU 260S Chassis No: VA22847DLO Engine No: VAHE Mileage: 3,723 •: Fabulous example having only covered 3723 miles from new we believe •: Fitted with Webers but original SU Carbs come with it 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, although the launch had been delayed by a year, having been due to go on sale in 1972 alongside the main range.

A team of engineers, led by Spen King, developed a 16-valve, single overhead camshaft head.

The capacity was increased to 1998cc and combined with bigger carbs the output was upped to 127 bhp.

This represented a significant increase over the smaller 1850cc variant, however, it fell frustratingly short of the original target of 135 bhp.

As a...