WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PRICE WATCH

Concours £5000-7000 Excellent £3500-5000 Usable £1500-3000 Project £500-1000

Non-Sprint values (as here) are modest and have increased slowly over the last two years. Add £20004000 for a Sprint, but they’re still great value. How long this will remain the case is hard to say, but with no notable rises incoming, it’s a great time to bag this likeable saloon.

PARTS PRICES

Front wing (GRP) £102 Radiator (recon.) £210 Timing chain kit £78 Carburettors (pair) £450 Brake master cyl (recon.) £135 Carpet set £192 (Prices from Rimmer Bros.)

SPECIALISTS

TRGB, Cambs. 01487 842168, trgb.co.uk

Jigsaw Racing Services. 01536 400300, jigsawracingservices.com

Southern Triumph Services, Dorset. 01202 423687, southerntriumph.co.uk

David Manners, W Midlands. 0121 544 4040, jagspares.co.uk/triumph

Mike Papworth Triumph Parts, W Midlands. 024 76644499

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine 1854cc/4-cyl/OHC

Power 91bhp@5200rpm

Torque 105lb ft@3500rpm

Maximum speed 103mph

0-60mph 11.3sec

Fuel consumption 27-33mpg

Transmission RWD, four-speed manual/three-speed auto (Specifications are for Triumph Dolomite 1850HL)

INSURANCE QUOTE

1978 Triumph Dolomite 1850, worth £4000. Standard quote: £80.48 or £98.48 with agreed value. Quotes based on a 45-year-old male, marketing manager, access to another car, no claims or convictions, club member, 3000 miles per year, no modifications, living in SP2 0HL.

TRIUMPH DOLOMITES FOR SALE

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1981 TRIUMPH DOLOMITE 1500, £AUCTION

This smart automatic is estimated at £2000-3000. The interior and engine bay look very well kept.

1978 TRIUMPH DOLOMITE 1500, £4850

Previously in a collection, 56k mileage and just three previous owners. Looks ready to enjoy.

1980 TRIUMPH DOLOMITE 1300, £6995

Original and unrestored, this car is a bit of a time-warp. It’s covered fewer than 14k miles, too.