The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

hello dolomite club,
just bought my first dolomite 1300,but already want a sprint.knowledge is basic to nothing(vespas n lambrettas for twenty years),what are the differences between a sprint and 1850hl,seen 1850 mocked up as sprint on dreaded ebay,anyone bored enough to share thoughts on this would be helpful
cheers
taff

Well, apart from the obvious engine, which is in fact the same block, just larger bores and a different head, the gearbox, prop shaft and diff are different. The Sprint also came with a vinyl roof as standard, plus it had Alloys on it. LSD was an option, OD an option on early ones, standard on later.

I think that's about it, but there is bound to be something I have missed...

Richie is spot on, see my for sale ad if you want to convert!

richie is totally right, thats the core stuff, but if you're contemplating making your 1300 into a 'normal looking' sprint, then the dash is different, the badges, if we're talking standard then the steering wheel (or at least the rubbery boss cover thing), front wiring loom, dash wiring loom and also the rear end trims are different too. square headlights vs twin?

1300 also doesnt have wood door cappings, and also the seats are a la toledo I think, i.e. a bit less wide.

anything else... errrrr, not sure if boot light was standard on 1300, but glove box light isnt.

the core stuff as per richies post is what you'll need to sprinterize it, along with engine bay wiring loom, subframe, gearbox tunnel and zorst. I'd also be wanting to upgrade the springs n shox. sprint front brake pads are meant to be a different compound, and the drums n shoes are also different, i.e. wider/more friction surface.

1850 is a lot closer to a sprint but all the drivetrain will still need to be transplanted.

i'd just buy a sprint!

Or my bits to convert!!! Minus seats.

nah, your bits would go better in a toledo Al...

thanks for replies,def just want to get sprint or possibly thinking about the mocked up one on ebay,anyone come across the car lately or met the lad whos selling,only so much information you can obtain via pictures and conversations without seeing in flesh,would have to travel from norwich to dorset so any opinions on it welcome,obviously dont doubt lads description,just want to convince myself either way
cheers
taff

There was someone who had seen it. It had some debate on the old forum, be worth checking there....

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Previous owner of 42 Dolomite shaped vehicles, 14 Sprints, 12 1850s, 8 1500s, 3 V8s, 3 Toledos and 2 SEs

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2009 Mini Clubman Cooper S Daily Driver.
1980 Dolomite Sprint with a touch of BLTS
Balanced Lightened and Tweaked 13B Rotary and SuperCharged.
Back in my possession 22 September 2019.
Rebuilding the Sprint time taken so far, 111Hrs@15/12/2020
212Hrs @31/12/2021
352 @ 28/11/2022
455Hrs @ 20/10/2023
480Hrs @ 14/03/2024
This is time taken at the Sprint not necessary time worked.

Working on a ratio of just 7Hrs a day not including driving to the Sprint.
That equals to 68 days that doesn’t include weekends.
Member TDC no 0471

Project 13B Sprint now back on.

Money really.
Sprints are worth 500 quid to a grand more than an 1850 in the same nick, depending in who's selling and who's buying.

Its worth paying 1500 quid for a top drawer 1850...low mileage, original no rust, good paint and overdrive

A sprint for the same should be nice...but will still need a fair bit doing to be A1.

Funny that...I have both categories for sale...


Jonners

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Note from Admin: sadly Jon passed away in February 2018 but his humour and wealth of knowledge will be fondly remembered by all. RIP Jonners.

The 1850 is out of my budget....but the sprint How much work does it need ??

Do you have any pictures or a link for them please.

a few cosmetics and an MoT will be done b4 sale...
Its russet and on a V. Paint is 7/10 ie presentable but a few touch ups and parking dents and scratches. Couple of stable bubbles on vynil roof and lifting on one pillar.
I need to fix the exhaust and it can go...leaky front box only, may even pass as is. Just done front b/js.
Email me if interested.

Jonners

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Note from Admin: sadly Jon passed away in February 2018 but his humour and wealth of knowledge will be fondly remembered by all. RIP Jonners.

Jon you have pm