701 Triumph Vitesse (Mark II) Convertible (1971) XXL 55 (Cherished number)
Triumph Vitesse 2 litre Mk.II Convertible (1968-71) Engine 1998cc S6 OHV Production 19,921 (all Mk.I and Mk.II)
Production (MkIIs) 9121 ie 5649 Saloons 3472 Converibles
Production (all Vitesse) 47,740
Registration Number XXL 55 (Cherished number, originally allocated from London)
TRIUMPH SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623847263736...
Like most other Triumphs of the period the Vitesse was disigned by Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti which became available as a Saloon or Convertible and an Estate variant to special order. Origiunally introduce in May 1962 as an in-line 6-cylinder performance version of the Triumph Herald small saloon. powered by a 1596cc engine derived from the engine used in the Standard Vanguard Six
In September 1966 Triumph upgraded the engine to 1998 cc, in line with the new Triumph GT6 coupé, and relaunched the car as the Vitesse 2-Litre, with an output of 95bhp Other detail modifications for the 2-litre, included a stronger clutch, all synchromesh gearbox, larger front brakes and wider wheels with the option of radial tyres alas the increased performance highlighted the defficiencies in the cars rear suspension
The Vitesse Mark 2 was launched in October 1968 as the final update to the Vitesse range aimed at addressing the problem of the rear suspension the Mark 2 was fitted with a redesigned layout using new lower wishbones and Rotoflex half-shaft couplings along with the GT6 Mk.II. THe engine was also tweaked further increasing output from 95bhp to 104bhp. The exterior featured a new grille with 3 sets of horizontal elements that were also used (in longer form) in the Herald 13/60, with the differance that the Herald maintained a single pair of headlights rather than adapting the twin headlight arrangement of the Vitesse, Rostyle wheel trims and silver painted steel rear panel, while the interior was also upgraded.
Diolch am olygfa anhygoel, 62,664,148 oblogaeth y Lloegr honno dros y Mynyddoedd
Thanks for a stonking 62,664,148 views
Shot 30-07-2017 exiting the 2017 Silverstone Classic REF 129-701
701 Triumph Vitesse (Mark II) Convertible (1971) XXL 55 (Cherished number)
Triumph Vitesse 2 litre Mk.II Convertible (1968-71) Engine 1998cc S6 OHV Production 19,921 (all Mk.I and Mk.II)
Production (MkIIs) 9121 ie 5649 Saloons 3472 Converibles
Production (all Vitesse) 47,740
Registration Number XXL 55 (Cherished number, originally allocated from London)
TRIUMPH SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623847263736...
Like most other Triumphs of the period the Vitesse was disigned by Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti which became available as a Saloon or Convertible and an Estate variant to special order. Origiunally introduce in May 1962 as an in-line 6-cylinder performance version of the Triumph Herald small saloon. powered by a 1596cc engine derived from the engine used in the Standard Vanguard Six
In September 1966 Triumph upgraded the engine to 1998 cc, in line with the new Triumph GT6 coupé, and relaunched the car as the Vitesse 2-Litre, with an output of 95bhp Other detail modifications for the 2-litre, included a stronger clutch, all synchromesh gearbox, larger front brakes and wider wheels with the option of radial tyres alas the increased performance highlighted the defficiencies in the cars rear suspension
The Vitesse Mark 2 was launched in October 1968 as the final update to the Vitesse range aimed at addressing the problem of the rear suspension the Mark 2 was fitted with a redesigned layout using new lower wishbones and Rotoflex half-shaft couplings along with the GT6 Mk.II. THe engine was also tweaked further increasing output from 95bhp to 104bhp. The exterior featured a new grille with 3 sets of horizontal elements that were also used (in longer form) in the Herald 13/60, with the differance that the Herald maintained a single pair of headlights rather than adapting the twin headlight arrangement of the Vitesse, Rostyle wheel trims and silver painted steel rear panel, while the interior was also upgraded.
Diolch am olygfa anhygoel, 62,664,148 oblogaeth y Lloegr honno dros y Mynyddoedd
Thanks for a stonking 62,664,148 views
Shot 30-07-2017 exiting the 2017 Silverstone Classic REF 129-701