I worked in a place that specialised in Stag conversions , changed out the Triumph V8 for the Rover V8 or those cars that still had a decent engine we fitted a larger all aluminium Radiator with twin electric fans and a large oil cooler with its own electric fan
The Herald / Vitesse owners house was easily identified by the rusty oblong pattern on their driveway where the car dissolved before their eyes , the vitesse was a great car if you could fight the rot , briefly had the Triumph 2.5 pi estate until the injection system became too expensive to repair
I was once the owner of this lovely Triumph 2500 (not PI) with overdrive, which was remarkably reliable M Reg (late 73) I had it from 1983 - 1987
Off to see Pulp tonight at the O2. Been in Margate for 3 days and am bloody knackered. Last thing I need is standing for 4 hours in a steaming hot venue. Thank **** we've dropped the car at my mates pub in Charlton and are driving home after. Still should be a great gig. I just hope that I can stay awake.
Yep agreed. A mate went through 2 back in the day and I always loved the shape. Decent ones fetch good money now and a surprising number built still survive today. It's on my 'mid life crisis" car list for next year, although the wife thinks I'm well past that!!
Of course!! Although I have a feeling there was quite a lot of crossover with the Stag. But age may be taking more of a toll on my memory banks than I thought!
