The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Does anyone have a photo of the original type of rear fog lamp fitted to the late Dolomite, or the make.

All help appreciated.

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092

They were a dealer option fit until they became law in 1980 when the cheap Lucas type were used.

Same as this......................
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-CAR- ... SwYwJZ~HdB

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Some people are like Slinky's, they serve no real purpose in life but bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

Thanks, is that the only type that were fitted?

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092

Not 100% sure but as it was only law after April 1980 it was only the last year of production that had to have them I can't see Triumph spending money buying from other sources. I certainly haven't seen any other type on very late ones, the boot shape doesn't give to any flush fit type.

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Some people are like Slinky's, they serve no real purpose in life but bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

I have 2 on mine, one looks like stock but no make on it - probably safe trying to find 2 Lucas ones that have the bumper fitment.

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092

There were several variations fitted, but all similar; some had a black plastic back, some had a 'chrome' plastic back...

I've found a view Lucas options on the net so will probably get the closest.

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092

Radyot made them as well, but more oblong than lucas.
I think they look better But that is because i have them on my car
Tony.

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Have you a photo of them?

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092

I will try and send photo
There is one on ebay at the moment item, 372101543729.
Very easy to fit, mine are on the bumper bolts.
Cheers, Tony.

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Mine are Raydyot. You can sometimes find them on Ebay. I used some metal brackets from Wickes, cut them down slightly, sprayed them black and then fitted the lights to the brackets.

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Mark

1961 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier Sportswagon
1980 Dolomite Sprint project using brand new shell
2009 Mazda MX5 2.0 Sport
2018 Infiniti Q30

That's a great help guys, just to search for 2 suitable ones now.

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092

There's a couple of Raydyot on Ebay currently, though they aren't hugely cheap. I think mine cost £15 for the pair, now people are asking double that for 1!

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Mark

1961 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier Sportswagon
1980 Dolomite Sprint project using brand new shell
2009 Mazda MX5 2.0 Sport
2018 Infiniti Q30

Typical, I'll hang out for better deals as don't need them immediately.

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092