In fair condition.
Only had three previous owners including the original owner's wife.
Bought nearly three years ago from an elderly man who had stopped using the car. During my ownership, I have had both "rubber doughnuts" Rotoflex drive couplings replaced, new suspension mounts, new spark plugs and leads, new outer CV joints and a refurbished exhaust end.
There are still minor jobs to be done such as the parcel shelf, the paintwork and small dents on the bodywork, however the car is very solid underneath and has had underseal since new. The accelerator pedal has a lot of play and the steering has some play in it as well. The steering column is supposed to adjust up/ down forward/ backwards, but on this car it is stuck firmly in place closest to the dashboard, so it is more suited for shorter drivers. The car did come with a radio/ cassette player (not period correct) when I bought it but I have taken it out. The radio connections and speakers are still in the car. The radio will be included in the sale, although it is not very good. The biting point in the clutch is high so that is something to keep in mind, and it will need new tires at some point.
The car comes with lots of history including old MOTs going back to 1982 and the original sales invoice. This is a very original car and has never been restored or repainted. Photos of the car have been featured in the Dolomite Club magazine a couple times before and the car has made an appearance on Alex's Assets YouTube channel (Rustival video). I also have an Instagram account for the car which is "triumph1300dpl43j".
The car can be driven home and is fairly reliable. I have driven over 100 miles in one day whilst going to a car show. I use the car quite regularly and it has been my "daily driver". I haven't had an MOT for the car as it is exempt. Last MOT was in 2017.
This Triumph 1300 was registered in October 1970 and is one of the very last 1300s. It is also the first front wheel drive Triumph car. The car is originally from Surrey and was driven around 3, 000 miles per year by its original owner, Mr Anthony Hadwick Esq. In 1982 the car had done 32, 000 miles. When I bought is in 2021 it had done 43, 000 miles. I have put over 7, 000 miles on it in my ownership.
The 1300 is quite a rare classic with around 180 left on the road, and I have never seen another one at shows expect for the BMC/ BL day at Gaydon in 2021 where there were two others. I bought the Triumph as I wanted a classic that was cheap to insure as my first car. I am selling as I want to buy an Austin/ Morris 1100.
