Year: 1978 Make: Triumph Model: Dolomite Sprint Registration: ETU 260S Chassis No: VA22847DLO Engine No: VAHE Mileage: 3,911 (a): Superb condition (b): Race tuned engine with race clutch 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 result of this new engine, the Dolomite Sprint has a claim to be ...