Description
This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The September Classic Car Sale 2022 on Saturday the 24th of September.
Although the Triumph Dolomite range, introduced in 1972, had proved to be refined and sporty, competitors such as BMW's 2002 had a performance advantage which was costing Triumph dearly, both in terms of sales and prestige
To remedy this, they unveiled the Dolomite Sprint in June 1973 powered by a 1, 998cc, 16-valve, SOHC, four-cylinder producing 127bhp and enabling 119mph and 8. 4 seconds to 60mph
This charismatic 'Dolly Sprint' was extensively restored and painted in 2010 with full details and a photographic record in the file
Acquired by our vendor around five years ago and brought back to its best with sensitive recommissioning. The cylinder head was rebuilt less than 250 miles ago
The indicated mileage of 61, 208 is not warranted but we believe it may well be accurate
Resplendent in Pimento Red, this is a jump-in and show car ready to be enjoyed
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