Triumph Cars In America

Author : Michael Cook
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 9780760301654
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Triumph Cars in America written by Michael Cook and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2001 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As with most postwar British sports cars, a large portion of the Triumphs produced in the 1950s and 1960s were exported to the United States. As a result, the demands of U.S. customers essentially defined what a Triumph sports car would be. This automotive history tells the colorful tale of Triumph's successes in the United States, how the marque was established, its dealer network, promotional and marketing efforts, racing ventures that starred legendary drivers like Stirling Moss and Bob Tulius, profiles of U.S.-exclusive models, and, finally, Triumph's sad defeat under the umbrella of British Leyland. A huge collection of black-and-white photography, much of it archival and not seen in print for decades, imparts a sense of this British marque's jolly good run in the United States.

Author : G. William Krause
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613253397
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated History of Triumph Sports and Racing Cars written by G. William Krause and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Triumph Motor Company is known around the world for its iconic sports cars. The hugely popular TR series, Spitfires, and GT-6s represent the quintessential British sports car; rugged good looks were combined with performance and economy at a price everyone could afford. These sports cars are always in demand and prized by British car collectors, racers, and open-air motoring enthusiasts. Triumph understood the connection between competition success and sales success and was able to parlay rally and road racing wins into the best-selling sports cars in the world, particularly in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. The Works competition cars notched victories at Le Mans, Sebring, the Monte Carlo rally, and many others and inspired privateers to take their cars to the track. Every model came from a bloodline of racing. Triumph historian G. William Krause reviews every model in the sports car lineup. He covers the history, design evolution, and performance specifications from the first sports cars in the 1930s through the final cars built in 1981. Throughout Triumph's history a number of pivotal moments could have significantly changed the company's fortunes. This book also looks at the "what if" cars that never made it into production, including photos. Although they have not been built for more than three decades, their mark on sports car history is undeniable. Whether you're a fan of the spartan brutes of the 1950s or the refined comfort and performance of the last TRs, you will find the backstory of your favorites here. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial}

Author : Graham Robson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784421065
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Triumph Sports Cars written by Graham Robson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1950s and 1960s, British sports car ruled the road, and their charge was led by Triumphs. From the TR2, its first modern sports car, Triumph went on to produce a host of classic sports designs such as the Spitfire, GT, and Stag, as well as more TR models, ending with the TR7 in the late 1970s. These represented the epitome of the contemporary classic British sports car. Fast, nimble, and gorgeous to behold, Triumphs offered the everyday motorist an exhilarating drive at a price that they could afford. Popular both in the UK and the US, the Triumph range helped define the entire genre, with sports cars today like the Mazda MX-5 having their roots in models like the Stag. Illustrated throughout and written by acclaimed motoring writer and historian Graham Robson, this book guides the reader through the history of this classic British marque from its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s through to its eventual demise in the 1980s.

Author : Jonathan A. Stein
Publisher : Automobile Heritage Publishing & Co
ISBN 13 : 9780911968989
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Sports Cars in America 1946-1981 written by Jonathan A. Stein and published by Automobile Heritage Publishing & Co. This book was released on 1993 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Sports Cars In America 1946-1981 Jonathan A. Stein The intriguing tale of the meteoric rise and fall of British marques in America following WWII. Marques the likes of Triumph, MG, and Austin Healey, as well as the lesser known Ginetta, Elva and Berkeley are thoroughly explored. Filled with beautiful and rare color photographs.

Author : Lindsay Brooke
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 076035328X
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Triumph Motorcycles in America written by Lindsay Brooke and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering stellar performance and undeniable cool, Triumph motorcycles are part of North America's motorcycling soul. Triumph Motorcycles in America shows how the US played key role in Triumph's tremendous success.

Author : Graham Robson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780900549236
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of Triumph Sports Cars written by Graham Robson and published by . This book was released on 1972-01-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Marc Cranswick
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786446722
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cars of American Motors written by Marc Cranswick and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-12-23 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though American Motors never approached the size of Detroit's Big Three, it produced a long series of successful cars that were distinctive, often innovative and in many cases influential. This history examines AMC's cars from the company's formation in 1954 through its absorption by Chrysler in 1987. The Gremlin, Pacer and Eagle vehicles are examined in detail, as are the AMC custom cars of George Barris and Carl Green. The text details AMC's 1980s involvement with the French firm Renault and the design legacy of that joint venture, which includes the Hummer. The evolution of Jeep is covered from the 1960s through the 2000s. Features include some 225 photographs; a listing of AMC / Rambler clubs, organizations and business entities, with contact details; tables of detailed specifications and performance data; data on technical devices, trim packages and all model variations; a comprehensive account of AMC / Rambler appearances in film, television and cartoons.

Author : David Knowles
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785001388
Total Pages : 557 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Triumph TR6 written by David Knowles and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the life story of the much-loved Triumph TR6 in unprecedented detail, bringing to life the genesis and magnificent history of one of the most-loved British sports cars of its era. Covering the design, development and manufacture of the car as well as its motorsport history, it shows how this last bastion of traditional British sports car motoring went against the grain of troubled automotive times, outstripping its predecessors in sales and popularity. Triumph TR6 - The Complete Story is dedicated to the last traditional open-topped TR sports car - one of the most-loved British sports cars of its era and will be of great interest to motoring and Triumph enthusiasts. The book gives full details of the much-loved Triumph TR6 from 1969-1976, including design, development and manufacture as well as its motorsport history.Superbly illustrated with nearly 400 colour photographs.

Author : John Wormald
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781108486064
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Policy, Global Giants written by John Wormald and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-02 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What can we tell about the future of automobiles and the industries that make them by examining their past? Wormald and Rennick trace the history of powered land transport, the rise and fall of the railways, the spectacular rise of the automobile, and what might come next. Delving into the mighty and complex automotive industry, following the growth of the markets and production, this book illustrates the globalization of vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers, giving form to the development of the industry's business model. A key factor in an auto-industry's successes and failures is the often-difficult relationship it has with government, which varies in nature from country to country. As an illustrative case, Wormald and Rennick present and analyse the entire lifecycle of Australia's automotive history - including its birth, growth, functioning and death - and its shifting relationship with the government that supported it.

Author : William Krause
Publisher : Cartech
ISBN 13 : 9781613257814
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated History of Triumph Sports and Racing Cars written by William Krause and published by Cartech. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The photos in this edition are black and white. Take a comprehensive look at the history, design evolution and performance of Triumph sports cars from the 1930s to the final cars built in 1981, including the TR series, Spitfires, and GT6s. Triumph historian G. William Krause reviews every model in the sports car lineup. Throughout Triumph's history, a number of pivotal moments could have significantly changed the company's fortune. This book also reveals photos of the "what if" cars that never made it into production. The Triumph Motor Company is known around the world for its iconic sports cars. The hugely popular TR series, Spitfires, and GT6s represent the quintessential British sports car: rugged good looks were combined with performance and economy at a price everyone could afford. These sports cars are always in demand and prized by British car collectors, racers, and open-air motoring enthusiasts. Triumph understood the connection between competition success and sales success and was able to parlay rally and road racing wins into the best-selling sports cars in the world, particularly in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. The Works competition cars notched victories at Le Mans, Sebring, the Monte Carlo rally, and many others and inspired privateers to take their cars to the track. Every model came from a bloodline of racing. Although they have not been built for more than three decades, their mark on sports car history is undeniable. Whether you're a fan of the spartan brutes of the 1950s or the refined comfort and performance of the last TRs, the backstory of your favorites is here.