Triumph 2000

The story

Triumph launched the 2000 in the same month as the Rover 2000, and the two fought for the same customers for fourteen years. The Triumph was the more traditional car, with a silky six-cylinder engine and independent suspension all round.

Inside

A wooden dash, comfortable seats and good visibility. It felt more expensive than it was.

In period colours

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Meanwhile, in 1963

The Great Train Robbery made headlines, Beatlemania took hold and Doctor Who began.

Best-selling single of 1963: She Loves You by The Beatles

Before you buy a 1960s car

• Check the sills, floorpans, wheel arches and the bottom of the doors for rust.
• Ask for any old MOT certificates, service records and bills.
• Parts for popular cars are often available from specialists, but trim and body panels can be hard to find.

General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.

Rivals of its day

Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.

See the real thing

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