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£3,190 (Est: £1,500 - £2,000)

Triumph Dolomite 1850HL 1979

SWVA • UK • 27 Oct 2023

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£3,190 (Est: £1,500 - £2,000)

Triumph Dolomite 1850HL 1979

UK • 27 Oct 2023

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Triumph Dolomite 1850HL is a classic car finished in red with a black roof. The vendor has owned it for 4.5 years, covering 22,000 miles, and has invested in essential maintenance, including replacing the head gasket and tappets at around 90,000 miles.

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Condition 

6

The car is described as being in good condition, with regular use and enjoyment. The vendor has invested in essential maintenance, such as replacing the head gasket and tappets. There is no mention of any significant damage or wear, so it can be assumed that the car is in good condition for its age.

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22,000 miles

GYD410T

1979

Auction

WF86047

RHD

United Kingdom

£3,190 (Est: £1,500 - £2,000)

Triumph Dolomite 1850HL 1979

SWVA • UK • 27 Oct 2023

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

On the Surface: This 1979 Triumph Dolomite 1850HL is finished in red with a black roof.

Great Maintenance: The Vendor, who has owned this Dolomite for the last 4 and a half years and has covered approximately 22,000 miles in it, reflecting regular use and enjoyment of this classic Triumph.

Notably, the vendor invested in essential maintenance by having the head gasket and tappets replaced at around 90,000 miles.

Comes with Everything: The 1850HL is a complete package, offering plenty of period updated features from the factory.

From twin headlamps to luxury seats, carpets, and full instrumentation.

Additionally, it comes with practical amenities like a heated rear window and a cigar lighter.

Classic Appeal: The Triumph Dolomite was unveiled at the London Motor Show in 1971, it was designed to compete with luxury compacts like the BMW 2002 and Ford Cortina GXL.

Its unique blend of style makes it a fit nicely in its segment.

Seller’s Insight: The decision to part with this belove...

Price Analysis vs Other Dolomite 1850HLs

£3,190

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,264

Median Price (Since 2020)

£17,500

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Dolomite 1850HL Sales

MOT Information

Invalid

Test Failed on 18th Oct 2018

Latest MOT mileage:

97,417 miles

MOT History

Failed

On 18th Oct 2018, 97,417 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))


Advisory:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- boot floor panel corroded

Passed

On 13th Sept 2017, 95,931 miles


Failed

On 7th Sept 2017, 95,879 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Anchor (5.1.1)
- Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passed

On 7th Sept 2016, 95,095 miles


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Auction House Headquarters

SWVA

61-62 Aston Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NE, England

Operating from Poole, Dorset, SWVA is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and appraisal services.

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