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Thanks Steve,
If they weren't used on the Dolomite Sprint or TR7 Sprint, they must be leftovers, perhaps from a minimum size order for tryout that failed some late hurdle.
Don't suppose at this late date we'll ever know if it was for the Dolomite, the TR7, or the mythical "Sprint TR7 V8", or something else.
This is the picture off the TR8's FIA Form of Recognition showing the decal set - I've seen the V8 part as well, but I don't think it was used by BL on the TR8s. I think the TR7 part was standard, but I should check.
Is that font peculiar to Triumph - I've seen it on Spitfires -, does anyone know, or could it be wider, like MG or Rover?
Graham
That font is all over the Spitfire 1500 and TR7 but AFAIK wasn't used on much else, much too brash for Rover, I THINK it may have been used on the 1500 Midget which shared it's powertrain with the Spit, could be wrong on that though. Like a lot of other badges and decals for Triumphs that never made production (Dolomite 135 and Toledo TS to name but 2) they seem to have found their way onto the market regardless of the fact that the model they were made for didn't!
My guess is that these particular ones, being Gold, were destined for TR7/8s rather than Dolomites, as the Dolomite Sprint coachlines were only offered in Black or Silver, a gold badge would look odd!
What does the front wing badge on that TR7V8 say? Can't read it on my copy!
FWIW, The Dolomites i've seen WITH that badge on, have it fitted in much the same place as that TR, on the rear end of the rear wing, either just above or just below the coachline.
Steve