XGK 976W

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XGK 976W

#1 Post by TZbaz »

This is the brown Sprint I have just bought , Reg number XGK 976W , Chassis number TWTLD5AT111505 which I have just found out was manufactured on the 9th July 1980 . I'm going to get it MOT'd in the next couple of weeks and then start a partial restoration over the winter , I'll keep you posted.


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#2 Post by RSi »

Looks like a nice car, still with its original vinyl roof I think. 👌
Triumph Dolomite Sprint (RNK 957W)

Automatic, porcelain white - 52,820, genuine mileage (warranted).

Built 26/6/1980, 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 Geoffrey Robinson, Enfield, London.

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#3 Post by Bish »

Nice one Chris, looks pretty tidy and not too much work to do?

I have a Russet car too. Proper old school colour. :thumbsup:

Keep us posted on how you get on.
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MOT at 16.00 today , All brakes working , welding sorted and everything working as it should . She's a bit lumpy at tickover but runs fine when driving . Insured today for £79 fully comp so it's all coming together !

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#6 Post by Tony Burd »

Good luck.

It looks like the rear exhaust mount is missing, usually a bobbin mount either on a bracket or drilled into the boot floor, unless you have it fixed on the original mounting inside the wheel arch?
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#7 Post by TZbaz »

The exhaust is held on with the bracket under the wheel arch and seems ok . The car passed the MOT with no problems so we're nearly there . Just waiting to get the tax sorted . Car goes really well but is a bit rough at low revs/speed . Bit of carb work to do I think .

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#8 Post by Tony Burd »

Cool well done on the MOT pass, that must be a custom exhaust.
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#9 Post by Reg »

Congratulations on the MOT pass..love the matching dog! 8)
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#10 Post by JPSPRINT »

Excellent colour!
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