Highlights
- Highly original example in Sapphire Blue
- Stored indoors and kept in good order
- Bodywork looks in very good condition
The Appeal
Restyled, lengthened, and internally enlarged, the Triumph 1500 was a fine development of its predecessor for the new decade. This was the company's first front-wheel-drive car, intended to compete with the Austin 1100. While it didn't quite achieve that milestone for the company, it most certainly achieved plenty for the drivers who took it on.
Perky, comfortable, and perfectly bridging that gap between luxury and practicality, this was a great executive-level saloon for the '70s motorist. A whisker over 66,300 were built, and they've become quite the scarce, desirable retro classic today.
This fine Sapphire blue example comes to us with boatloads of originality and a distinctive 1970s-style character.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1973
- The DVLA records seven previous keepers
- In current ownership since 2021
- No service history available
- Currently indicates 01,223 miles on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
- Bodywork looks in very good order, with only light age-commensurate wear
- Paintwork looks in fine condition for the car's age
- Research suggests that the car has been subject to a previous restoration
- The vendor reports that at some point, it may have suffered a front-end collision that has since been repaired
- Brightwork in good overall order
- Glasswork and lenses appear sound
- Interior shows age-commensurate wear
- Some sagging and discolouration to the upholstery
- Carpets are looking a little tired
- Wood cappings look in fine overall order
- All instruments are clear and legible
The Mechanics
- 1.5-litre (1,493cc/91.1cu in) OHV four-cylinder engine
- Four-speed manual
- Engine bay looks in good condition
- The vendor informs us that the car runs and drives without issue
- We've no reports of any mechanical faults and it all looks sound
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