The Triumph Dolomite Club - EzBoard Archive

Though I'm not as much of a Sprint aficionado as the rest of you, from the discussions I've had with David and seeing the pics, I'm convinced this is a genuine early Sprint, possibly even one of the "holy grail" sub-2000!<br>
The only reason I can think for it's missing identity is that someone has transferred it to another car in better condition which is now masquerading as this one. After all it's cheaper than a full resto!<br>
Could the mysterious other dodgy eBay car be it's alter ego....<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :b --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":b"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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I really hope it is a genuine early one David. These beasts have taken on some sort of perverse mythical legend. Can anyone explain that accurately? I'd love a 73 L-Reg but can't completely explain why? <br>
Just a point that I'm sure will be addressed....did the centre console/tray thing across the gearbox tunnel come as an extra in the early days? Or I guess could be retro fit? Many years ago had an M-Reg 73 that was carpet round the stick. <br>
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Surely there must be enough marks, stamps, odd fitments etc to date this one?<br>
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Mike

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One and All<br>
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Thanks again for your assistance. I have tracked various marks from your suggestions and thinks it s a 73/4. I have a few nukbers I can follow up so I'll close the posting (if I can) and let you all know once I have finished my investigations. Thanks<br>
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David

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David,<br>
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Have you changed your mind about selling?<br>
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Julian<br>


<p>1978 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/704">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Blue, a bit tetley.<br>
1972 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/754">Spitfire IV</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> No name, in bits.<br>
1968 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/705">GT6 II</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Little blue, nice!<br>
1973 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/755">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> VA41, seriously tetley.<br>
1980 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/864">Dolomite 1500HL</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Orange, current daily drive.</p><i></i>

With the help of a new friend I (well actually he) have found some numbers which look like they might help, so i have taken it off ebay. It certainly looks early. If I can get the full details then a resto is probably on the cards - we'll see - wish me luck....

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