VotW – 1977 Triumph 2500S

July 20, 2016 Staff Video of the Week, Articles, Classic Cars, Highlights, Triumph Comments Off on VotW – 1977 Triumph 2500S

In their latest video, VotW - 1977 Triumph 2500Sour friends over at Take to the Road test drive a fine example of one of the last big Triumph saloons, a 1977 Triumph 2500S. This car came up at Classic Central Auctioneers May sale and they had great fun driving it. Watch their film to find out how they got on.

Quoting from their article, “The Triumph 2500S was the last in a long line of Triumph and Standard-Triumph big saloon cars. Launched in 1963 at the Earl’s Court Motorshow, the new saloon replaced the ageing Standard Vanguard and arose from Triumph’s failed Zebu project. With fresh investment from new owner Leyland, who rescued Standard-Triumph in 1961, the new saloon promised much for the future of the company. And when it was launched it was well received by the motoring press and the general public. Despite the success of the 2000 series, the model ended production in 1977, making way for the executive level Rover SD1.”

 

 

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