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Triumph 1800/2000 Roadster
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1946 - 1949 |
Country: |
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Engine: |
4 cyl. |
Capacity: |
1776/2088 cc |
Power: |
65-68 bhp |
Transmission: |
3 spd. man |
Top Speed: |
120 km/h |
Number Built: |
2,501/2,000 |
Collectability: |
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First unveiled in 1946 the Triumph 1800 Roadster
was created from a strange cocktail of pre-war styling
with classic 50's detailing.
The new model shared its
mechanical items with the 1800 saloon including a column
shift gearchange.
The 1800 Roadster body consisted of rounded front wings
which swept into the 30's style lines, large separate
headlamps, a traditional radiator shell and a three
seater driver / front passenger compartment, complete
with triple windscreen wipers.
The most distinctive feature was the rear boot (trunk)
which contained two small occasional seats.
The boot lid consisted of two panels, one of which folded
up to form a small windscreen for the rear passengers.
The 1800 Roadster was not a great sales success and
probably owes much of its collectors status to the British
TV detective series, Bergerac.
The main character of the TV show could be seen driving
a burgundy Roadster around the channel island of Jersey. |