The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Hi Folks
I am new to this forum, 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

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.

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:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4127

Hope that helps and we see you soon as a member/owner!

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Current fleet: Triumph Dolomite Sprint '75, Daihatsu Fourtrak, Honda CG125, Yamaha Fazer 600, Shetland 570

Disposal fleet: Golf GTi 16v MK3 Anniversary

Past fleet: Triumph 2000, Lancia Beta Coupe, BL Mini Clubman, Austin Metro, Vauxhall Cavalier MK1 & MK2, Renault 18 D, Rover 216 GSI, Honda Accord (most expensive car purchase, hated it on pickup from dealer, was made out of magnetic metal as only car I've ever been crashed into, 4 times), Golf GTi MK3 16v x 3

Thanks for replies and buying guide, very helpful. Is there a North West Area group?

Yes there is (and groups in most areas of the UK), details of their meets and contact details are in our Club magazine.

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Club membership costs just £27 for one year or £50 for two years. See viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2412 for details.

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

There's a vacancy in that area, but there are groups in Staffordshire, Shropshire and West Midlands?

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Current fleet: Triumph Dolomite Sprint '75, Daihatsu Fourtrak, Honda CG125, Yamaha Fazer 600, Shetland 570

Disposal fleet: Golf GTi 16v MK3 Anniversary

Past fleet: Triumph 2000, Lancia Beta Coupe, BL Mini Clubman, Austin Metro, Vauxhall Cavalier MK1 & MK2, Renault 18 D, Rover 216 GSI, Honda Accord (most expensive car purchase, hated it on pickup from dealer, was made out of magnetic metal as only car I've ever been crashed into, 4 times), Golf GTi MK3 16v x 3

Don't forget Coventry

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BWJ
1966 Triumph 1300 Royal Blue
1966 Triumph 2000 Blue
1965 Triumph 2000 black and rust
1967 BSA B40wd green
2018 Jaguar E pace 2018
NOBODY expects the Canley Inquisition!

Or Matt Cotton's group in Oxford

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BWJ
1966 Triumph 1300 Royal Blue
1966 Triumph 2000 Blue
1965 Triumph 2000 black and rust
1967 BSA B40wd green
2018 Jaguar E pace 2018
NOBODY expects the Canley Inquisition!

Bristol would be close too perhaps

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

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.

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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.
Club membership costs just £27 for one year or £50 for two years. See viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2412 for details.