1976 Triumph Dolomite Sprint

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Highlights

Recent servicing and recommissioning
Tidy and presentable car with scope to improve
Classic British Racing Green Sprint
Just six registered keepers
Nice example of these British sports saloons

The Appeal

Trust Triumph to build the Sprint. Evolving the sober, suburban Dolomite into a race-tuned sports saloon could only have been the work of the Coventry concern.

It was clever too. Advanced 16 valve technology delivered 127bhp, trumping rivals from Germany, while the nimble rear drive layout provided similarly exhilarating handling. Inside, in contrast to its rivals, there was character a-plenty with its wood-trimmed traditional style.

Practical and reward to drive, the Dolly Sprint makes a great choice for modern enthusiasts. This British Racing Green example is ready to use and enjoy thanks to an extensive recommissioning process by the seller. This work included servicing alongside attention to the brakes, cooling system and carburettors. The head has also been carefully rebuilt.

The car is tidy and solid, with some scope for the buyer to invest and improve. But with the keys to one of Triumph’s best driver’s cars, getting out and enjoying it will surely come first.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 9th December 1976
Six registered keepers from new
Reported same family ownership from 1991 to 2022
Displayed mileage is reported to be correct
Acquired by the seller as part of a small collection
Checked over by seller’s experienced mechanical and all recommended work done
Recommissioned by the seller, with work summarised below
Various invoices and receipts included
Old MOT certificate to verify mileage
Original Triumph Passport, Leycare service book and handbook
1973 parts catalogue
Autodata car repair manual
Workshop manual
VIN confirms this is a genuine factory Sprint
Always garaged by current keeper
Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt

Recent recommissioning work included:

Full service with engine oil and filter
Radiator and cooling system overhauled and upgraded
Coolant hoses, sensor and water pump replaced
Carburettors checked, cleaned and tuned
New carburettor kit including jets and needles
Head removed and rebuilt
Brakes checked and cleaned
New brake pipes, hoses and tubes
Replacement brake master cylinder
New fan belt
Alloy header tank and new cap
Lanoguard treatment to underside
New window wiper handle
Dolomite Club alloy car mounts
Bluetooth radio and speakers
Various areas of rewiring

The Condition

Finished in British Racing Green with paintwork in fair condition
Ideally would benefit from respray but is generally presentable and solid
Some evidence of localised respray work to bonnet, front wings and boot
Underside recently checked and undersealed with Lanoguard
Straight bodywork with good panels and arches and sills appear well kept
Standard car that retains its distinctive factory vinyl roof and alloy wheels
Tan fabric interior in good order with brown carpets
Some signs of wear and age inside but these appear to be light
Wood veneers complete and well kept with only light patination visible
We are told that everything works including lights

The Mechanics

1,998cc 16V slant four Triumph engine delivering 127bhp
4spd manual gearbox with working overdrive
Recent attention to brakes, carburettors and head
Old parts retained and available with car
Recent new battery with battery isolator switch fitted
No reported running or driving issues

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