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#1 Post by JonnyB »

Hi Folks
I am new to this forum, :bluewave: considering buying a Dolomite and would be glad of any advice. I have had classic cars before and recently disposed of my 3.0l V6 Mk1 Mr2. I am suffering withdrawal symptoms!
Obviously most important is trying to avoid rust but I would appreciate any other thoughts/guidance on model choice, realistic prices etc.
I don't want a major restoration but am pretty competent on the mechanical side. I want a car to drive regularly but not daily as I also have a van.
I live near Stockport and would really appreciate meeting any local member who could show me their car.
Any advice gratefully received.
Jonny
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#2 Post by richphy »

Hi Jonny,
Welcome to the forum.
In terms of which car to go for, it all comes down to budget and what you want to do with your car. Sprints offer the most performance but are more expensive. If you want character, all Dolomites have bags of it. The 1500s seem a particularly decent car and there are lots to choose from. The SE is quite distinctive but rare.
Hope that helps.
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#3 Post by Galileo »

I'll PM you a guide, if you haven't a copy of Classics Monthly Feb 2010.

This post is full on anorak but the side effect is that it goes into detail on what should and should not be found depending on the model and year, which will help in finding out just how original that original barn find car your looking at is: :wink:
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#4 Post by JonnyB »

Thanks for replies and buying guide, very helpful. Is there a North West Area group?
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#5 Post by triumphdolomiteuk »

Yes there is (and groups in most areas of the UK), details of their meets and contact details are in our Club magazine.
Please note that I am simply a Forum administrator, so please do not contact me unless your question is regarding your Forum account. For general enquiries regarding the Club and its services (membership queries, questions about spares, lapdancing etc) please see https://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/vie ... hp?t=20098

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Club membership costs just £30 for one year or £55 for two years. See https://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/vie ... =4&t=37824 for details.
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#6 Post by phildoc54 »

triumphdolomiteuk wrote:Yes there is (and groups in most areas of the UK), details of their meets and contact details are in our Club magazine.
Hi, I',m new on here, and would love to know when and where there are any Dolly Club meetings, in or around me? I am in Stow on the wold, in GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GL54 1ef P. Hutton
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#7 Post by Galileo »

There's a vacancy in that area, but there are groups in Staffordshire, Shropshire and West Midlands?
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#8 Post by Triumph1300 »

Don't forget Coventry
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#9 Post by Triumph1300 »

Or Matt Cotton's group in Oxford
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#10 Post by xvivalve »

Bristol would be close too perhaps
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#11 Post by JonnyB »

Is there anyone in the Manchester area willing to meet and chat about dolomites? If I buy one I will join the club honest!
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#12 Post by triumphdolomiteuk »

We'll be at the MG & Triumph Show at Stoneleigh on 19th February. There'll be a few Dolomites on display and plenty of people to chat to about them.
Please note that I am simply a Forum administrator, so please do not contact me unless your question is regarding your Forum account. For general enquiries regarding the Club and its services (membership queries, questions about spares, lapdancing etc) please see https://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/vie ... hp?t=20098

Are you enjoying using our forum? If so why not support the owners club which provides it by joining The Triumph Dolomite Club? Help us to preserve these great cars for future generations.
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