Background The Dolomite Sprint was launched at the 1973 Earls Court Motor Show as the sporty variant of Triumph’s ever-popular Dolomite.

While the standard Dolomite and the Sprint shared the same platform, the Sprint featured numerous upgrades.

Mechanically, it benefited from an overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2-litre engine producing 127bhp, a near 30bhp increase over the standard 1.8-litre Dolomite, enabling 0–60mph in 8.5 seconds.

Handling was more performance-oriented, with independent front suspension and a revised live rear axle.

Aesthetically, the Sprint boasted a sportier appearance with a more aggressive stance and the all-important ‘Sprint’ badging.

During the seven year production run between 1973 and 1980, records show 22,941 Sprints were produced — though sadly, a large number have since succumbed to chronic rust and now reside in the scrapyard in the sky.

Series 4 models are considered more desirable and are notably rarer, with only 834 produced during the model’s lifetim...