The Triumph Dolomite Club - EzBoard Archive

Posted: **Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:25 pm**

Right, I have given this a great deal of thought and think that the following is in rough chronological order: 
 
VW Beetle - later rec'd Porsche 914 lump. 
VW Polo 1000C - good to drive, strangely uneconomical 
Triumph TR7 Convertible - loved it, now in Hong Kong 
Hillman Imp - became full race engined, fabulous 
Vauxhall Chevette - great handling, crap lump 
VW Golf GTI Mk1 Campaign - An icon -nuff said 
Renault 5 Turbo - utterly overrated unreliable cack 
Metro 1000 - slow fun 
Sierra 1600 - looking back, a good car 
Sierra 1800 - as above but more poke 
Mini van 1000 - double bed in the back..... 
Lotus Esprit S1 - superb bird pulling power at age 21 
MG Midget - horrid in every way 
Auntie Rover P4 110 - wonderful in every way 
Montego 2000 - quicky and comfy 
E Type 4.2 Series 2 - another icon, believe everything 
Spitfire 1500 - cheap summer fun 
Austin A40 Farina - superb classic rally tool, highly modified 
Golf GTI Mk 2 - good car, not a patch on the Mk 1 
Fiesta 1300 - a period I would rather forget 
Mondeo 2000 - quick, flimsy, forgettable 
Morris 1300GT - Cooper S undercover 
Audi A4 1.8T - really, really nice car 
Escort Mk4 1300 - tidy family hatch, sold for profit 
Wolseley 1500 - tidy handling, swift old saloon 
Ford Galaxy 2300 - fast family holdall 
Volvo S70 2000 - heaviest clutch ever 
Merc C200 Est - brilliant bulletproof family estate 
Merc E 320CDi - superfast diesel motorway cruncher 
Audi A6 1800T - strangely underwhelming 
Saab Aero 2.3 Convertible - owned 90 days, spent 36 in dock 
Rover P6 2000TC - really ahead of its time 
Rover P6 2000SC auto - slug after the TC 
Triumph 1300FWD - still got, love to bits 
BMW 330d - fast, frugal, fantastic 
Fiat Punto 1100 - brilliant laugh 
Renault Scenic 1.6 - the ultimate family car - still got it 
Ferrari 365 Daytona - only a half share, I still play with myself 
Merc CLK 240 - lovely to look at and drive 
MGB GT - the most overrated classic ever - utter, utter crap 
Volvo 740 Turbo Est - really practical and fast 
Jag XJ8 - lovely big luxobarge, even did 24mpg! 
Citroen AX 1100 - flimsy as tin foil 
Renault Sport Spyder - better than a Seven overall 
Merc C240 - e bay ringer which blew up 
Jag S Type 3.0 - really nice but 17mpg... 
Peugeot 205 1.6 auto - really nice drive, and fun 
Merc C250 TD - lovely long legged luxury diesel 
Mini Cooper 1.6 auto - most uncomfortable car ever driven 
Saab 9000 2.0 - eBay £600 bargain. Made a profit 
Fiat Punto 1200 - great fun and very cheap to run 
Dolomite 1300 - nice one, now with Jod 
BMW 320d est - excellent all rounder 
 
I think that's about it though there might have been a couple along the way that I have simply forgotten. 
 
 

Martin 
 
1968 Triumph 1300FWD 
2002 BMW 320d 
2002 Renault Scenic

Posted: **Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:01 pm**

I'm quite plain, I've not owned many 
 
1. Triumph Dolomite Sprint (P-Reg 1976) Delpht Blue - Knackered so broke it and got all the good bits 
2. Triumph Dolomite Sprint (P-Reg 1976) Inca Yellow/Resprayed previous owner Mimosa - Knackered too but still Alive awaiting full re-birth. 
3. Peugeot 205 XLD (B-Reg 1985) - Bullet Proof Diesel Pug. 180k miles without so much as a blink 
4. Alfa Romeo 156 (T-Reg 99) - Gorgeous amazing superb car. Unreliable as hell. It broke my heart. 
5. Subaru Impreza WRX (53- Reg) - What can I say? Fast and ugly. But I do like it. 
6. Not sure yet.....Alfa 159? New Scooby? RX8??? Hmmm

Posted: **Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:38 pm**

Oh, alright then, seeing as this thread seems to be going somewhere :- 
 
1963 Ford Cortina 1500 super. Bench seat front and column gear change - great for nocturnal activities with the girls - was linked in with a robbery in east end of London to try and fund a "job" to break the Cray twins out from gaol back in the late sixties. Rolled it on black ice in Nov '70 (I think) and got all my insurance money back when the Vehicle & General ins co folded in the same week!! 
 
1971 Mini Clubman 1275GT. Converted to 'S' spec in '72. Used for club rallying fitted it with twin tanks, roll cage, sump guard, Minilites, Cibies - all the standard mini bits of the time.This went like stink and had insurance premiums to match! Group 7 in London - same as for Bentleys and Jags etc!! (something to do with the final drive and power at the wheels - the buggers!) 
 
1974 - Triumph Dolomite Sprint - Had it ever since. Well, what can one say!! Never too old (or young) to drive a Sprint!!

Posted: **Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:03 pm**

From Martin 
 
<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Ferrari 365 Daytona - only a half share, I still play with myself<hr></blockquote> 
 
After reading your little black book of cars Martin, I'm suprised you have to resort to this. You have owned some very nice cars, damn you!! 
 
I've wanted a 1300TC for years. My dad had one when I was 5. Loved the globes on the wheel trims! 
 
Scott

Posted: **Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:24 pm**

...these are only the ones I can remember! 
 
CAB: Carmine First Sprint, still owned. On going project number 1 
 
VJW: 2cv6, lasted little longer than Phil's 
 
2.5v6 Transit minibus on virtual permanent loan from Cardiff Uni Students Union for 3 years, Jiu Jitsu Club paying for the fuel in return for free lifts everywhere for my instructors! 
 
BGS: Sandglow 1850 HL. Died as donor (was cheaper than a new petrol tank at the time) This was the begining of my affliction! 
 
SVG: Carmine TR6; owned for 8 years, continuing restoration, great fun, happy memories, sold after Lotus arrived as I only did 86 miles between MOTs afterwards. 
 
NHC: Auto Carmine Sprint. Kept for many years, sold to Jod Clark a year or so ago, now awaiting restoration I believe. 
 
KRJ: Sprint. Sold to Steve Wilkes, now restored and his 'posh car' 
 
MHY: Pageant Sprint. currently in bits, on going project number 2 
 
PVV: White Sprint. Sold at Cosford 1, not heard of since 
 
VVP: White Sprint. Died for parts 
 
XCF: Carmine Sprint. Died for parts (actually dead before I had it, most of the bodywork blew off when trailering it home!) 
 
POJ: White Sprint. Currently in bits, on going project number 3 
 
LBY: Black TR7 Sprint. It had to die. Clarky now has the engine for NHC. 
 
ODD: Tahiti Sprint. Restored by me and Wilksey and sold on eBay year last Christmas. 
 
MVW: Carmine 1500HL, died - new shell for CAB 
 
BAA: Carmine 1500HL, died for spares 
 
MFU: Pimento/Carmine Sprint, sold on eBay for spares as I couldn't bring myself to kill it myself 
 
TGN: Pimento Sprint, still owned, ongoing project number 4 
 
KDU: Carmine Sprint, still own and use frequently 
 
PRO: Ford Red Sprint, sold to bloke in March, Cambs, now owned by DavePoth 
 
Howitzer: Sprint mechanicals (seized) in Inca 1500 boyshell. Bought on ebay for £6 (hence howitzer...six pounder) Died immediately as it was crap and half missing. The good bits still adorn my back garden. 
 
HGN: Copper Brown Interceptor III; fond memories, written off by fire 
 
GOK: Blue Fiat Bravo: Crap 
 
DOB: Silver Alfa 147; great car, crap mechanicals 
 
VWS: Red Alfa 166 2.5. Still owned and used daily 
 
Montego Si: bought on ebay as potential tow car. Nasty. kept for a week and then sold through bargain pages for a £30 profit two weeks later. Now a taxi in Redditch 
 
White 1850 HL, bought on eBay because it was only 3 miles away. Potentially on going project number 6 but being ignored at the moment. 
 
KOF: Maple Sprint, now owned by Wilksey 
 
Doncaster car: Mimosa Sprint in very tired 1850 body, bought for £100 to get NOS front panel that came with it. Died for parts, gave Wilksey the engine which then turned out to have STR91 in it and is sweet as a nut 
 
KCF: Blue Alfa 166 3.0, now has full MOT and is FOR SALE 
 
FAA: Norfolk Mustard Elise S1. Will never sell. 
 
VLK: Pimento Sprint. Ongoing project number 5 but likely the first finished...one day. 
 
French Blue 1850HL: Bought on ebay, yet to be collected. 
 
NLJ: Mimosa Sprint, chassis 122. Bought of one mate, done up, sold to another. Was on ebay a couple of months ago in bits but matey wanted £1750 for it 
 
There are more, but the details escape me for a while...will edit and add as they come back to me

1973 Dolomite Sprint 
1974 Dolomite Sprint 
1977 Dolomite Sprint (Pageant) 
1977 Dolomite Sprint (White) 
1979 Dolomite Sprint 
1979 Dolomite 1850HL 
1980 Dolomite 1500HL 
1998 Lotus Elise 
1999 Alfa Romeo 166 2.5 V6 
1999 Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 (well...it was there wasn't it!)Edited by: <A HREF=http://p206.ezboard.com/bthetriumphdolo ... holas>alun nicholas</A> at: 6/9/05 9:34 am

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:55 am**

Alun, 
 
What sort of state is the French blue 1850 in? What are your plans for it? 
 
David

1980 Sprint 
1980 1850HL with Sprint gearbox, propshaft and axle 
1972 VW Camper Van

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:31 am**

1978- Mini 850 : rotten and unreliable, but great fun 
1973- Daf 33 : totally underrated cars. I loved it and restored in to concours condition (and lost a small fortune when selling it) 
1966- NSU Typ110 : so much better than it looked 
1991- VW Golf Mk2 : Zzzzzzz.... 
1993- Mini Cooper 1.3i : seriously modified and fast 
1992- Lancia Dedra Td : my first and definitly last Lancia 
1982- Porsche 944 : in immaculate original condition and still regret selling it 
1977- Triumph Dolomite Sprint : rebuild coming along nicely 
 
Around 20 company cars : VW Beetle, Mitsubishi Shogun, Renault Vel Satis, Renault Espace, Ford Galaxy, etc ... 
 
Benoit

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:02 pm**

apart from the 17 listed in the other thread... 
 
1958 Riley 1.5 first car taught me a lot and the emaning of rust... 
1959 Riley 4/68 Magic interior...and more rust. One of my all time great auto loves...stranglely not that well thought of as a tarted up Farina. 
1958 MG ZB Varitone...Still have it 
1958 MG ZB Varitone...stolen while at Uni. I will find you! 
1958 MG ZB Varitine...sprayed it badly and flogged on. 
1958 MG ZB still in bits 
1957 Wolsely 15/50 bought for holiday and wedding then stolen! 
1967 Jaguar 420 -co owned with Uni mates. Stolen 
1966 Riley Kestrel - nice car in so many way but rusted like a Fiat. 
1964 Morris Oxford...solid Farina stop gap with column change - 6 seater! Flogged for profit. 
1966 Triumph 2000 - intermittent overdrive - toured Europe and then flogged for profit. My first car of the marque! 
1965 Ford corsair auto - the most awful car Ive owned. 
1972 Triumph Dolomite - still have it after selling it to a mate who wrote it off and resurrecting it years later. 
1978 Triumph Spit 1500 - actually bought for girlfriend who is now wife of 21 years and will never be sold. 
1977 Java green Spit - sold for profit! 
1970 Volvo 145S -taken in part ex used to move house. Dreadful stromberge carbs ruined it. flogged at auction. 
1979 Cavalier 2000GLS spotshatch. See Smifters comments. Great car we had for years. Still miss it and would buy another but where have they all gone? So much better than a Capri. Must have lost it to the VW GTI brigade I suppose. 
1979 Vermillion Dolly Sprint - still have it nuff said. 
1972 Dolomite - bought with crook engine now TR7 powered and driven by daughter. 
1990 Renault 21 Turbo - bought at auction 3 months old for joke bid. Loved it but flogged on for serious profit. Wicked cossie eater. Buy one. 
1986 Rangie TD - well we had it a long time but it wasnt that great in all honesty. 
1988 Montego VDP EFi. Underated car really. Lost more in depreciation than anything esle Ive owned. 
1990 Landie 110 TDi- much loved and still owned but it isnt really a car. 
1986 Jaguar Sovereign. I know of no other car that goes down the road so well..total magic carpet. Love it. 
1990 Citroen XM 24V - almost as much fun as the R21 Turbo but a real headache to maintain. 
1994 Daimler Double Six - total hoot - another joke auction bid the week of 9/11 and flogged for serious profit 6 months later. Wife nearly divorced me. Buy one! 
1972 Dolly - freebie in great shape now sons car and TR7 powered and o/d. Just had serious tart up at Gary's. 
Probably my favourite car of all. 
A pair of MGBGT's we are doing up to sell. I co own these and they are quite nice really. 
Ive left out quite a few....you've prolly all gone to sleep! 
 
Jonners

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:09 pm**

...won't know for certain on either point until I see it at collection; hopefully on Sunday... 
 
Why, do you want it?

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:37 pm**

A few years ago when I was rather better off, I was offered a Ferrari Daytona by a business contact. It was described as a good runner but in need of TLC (a bit tatty round the edges). It had tax and ticket and he wanted £30K. 
 
I went in with a mate at 15 each. I had just sold my BMW so had £10k sloshing about and I borrowed the rest. 
 
The car was solid but scabby, and needed a good tune/service/etc. So we gave the bodywork the Jod treatment, ditto the interior and sorted a service and a tune (just the six downdraught Webers). After that it looked a very presentable car and ran well. 
 
My mate and I then took it in turns to pose around in it for about four months whereupon we decided it was time to move it on at a profit having ticked the "I owned a Ferrari Daytona, seventies supercar legend" box. 
 
We did so, and made about £6k each for our trouble. It was subsequently resprayed, retrimmed and sold on for £75K!!! 
 
Interestingly, my Dad at the time was completely against the whole enterprise and said we would lose our shirts never mind make any money. I have never been so pleased to have ignored his well meaning advice. 
 
It was fantastic - a brute to drive and faster than anything else I have driven before or since. The noise alone was worth the money. I will never, ever forget it. If you ever get the chance to have a go please take it. You won't forget either....

Martin 
 
1968 Triumph 1300FWD 
2002 BMW 320d 
2002 Renault Scenic

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:42 pm**

I like French Blue, so if it's not a basket case, but you don't want it... 
 
David

1980 Sprint 
1980 1850HL with Sprint gearbox, propshaft and axle 
1972 VW Camper Van

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:28 pm**

Did you go to get a wing and come home with a whole car? 
 
David

1980 Sprint 
1980 1850HL with Sprint gearbox, propshaft and axle 
1972 VW Camper Van

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:47 pm**

...I bought the wing because the one in the pic of the car looks as if it has a dent on the front (the bit that's difficult to knock out) 
 
The car will 'owe me' (to use Jonner's phrase) about £135 by the time I get it here...

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:08 pm**

As Alan and I discussed just before I pulled away from Himley, NLJ194M was the car I bought here in Devon for about £975 while KLR was being prep'd for restoration. This car had the square number plate because the bloke I bought it off (Steve Blackmore I think) had fitted some really awful off road rectangular driving lights under the front bumper which part obscured the standard plate and was a mechanical dream, went like s... off a shovel (did Plymouth to the Duxford SODIT in 3.5 hours on the Sunday morning - hope there aren't any rozzers on this site!) although cosmetically could have benefitted from a bit of work but still very presentable. Sold it at Duxford to Andy Taylor for a grand - and I think he got a bargain. Was always keeping my beady out in case it appeared anywhere but devastated to hear about this really early cars plight. Hope someone rescues it and does it up - then lets me have another spin in it!!<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":p">

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