The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre 2024

12 The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre 2024 Cars iconicauctioneers.com •Although the Triumph Dolomite range, had proved to be refined and sporty, competitors such as BMW’s 2002 had a performance advantage which was costing Triumph dearly • To remedy this, they unveiled the Dolomite Sprint in June 1973 powered by a 1,998cc, 16-valve, SOHC four-cylinder producing 127bhp and enabling 119mph and 8.4 seconds to 60mph •Originally a French-delivered car, this ‘Dolly’ was converted to right-hand drive following its import and registration in the UK in 1980 • Finished in Tahiti Blue with contrasting vinyl roof and C-pillar coverings with bright yellow ‘Sprint’ badges with black and grey striped cloth seats and black carpets with wooden inlays to the dashboard • Inside of the boot lid is signed by Andy Rouse and Gerry Marshall, legendary exponents of the Dolly Sprint in period • Large history file containing older MOTs, hundreds of historical invoices, partially stamped service record, several hand-written service notes and maintenance records, Dyno print out sheets, the original Passport to Service, owners manual and two sets of keys Rear-wheel drive, powerful revvy engine, competition pedigree and all in a 1970s saloon with not a Blue Oval badge in sight. Seller Rating: 101 / 135 ««««¶ Registration: HGU 84V Chassis No.: VA26205LDL0 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 908 1978 Triumph Dolomite Sprint • The Lusso specification denoted a more richly trimmed interior and a bit more chrome • The 499cc twin generates 18bhp delivered to a 4-speed manual gearbox. 18bhp doesn’t sound a lot, but it’s enough • This is an original right-hand drive FIAT 500 in superb order throughout •Recently refinished in its original hue of Positano Yellow with a black interior and folding roof section •A matching numbers example that is running and driving well •Has a recorded mileage of 64,400 which is believed to be genuine Who doesn’t love a FIAT 500? Particularly one as fresh as this in a great colour combination. Seller Rating: 86 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: CAX 759K Chassis No.: 2937267 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Charles Smalley Telephone No: 07421 007866 Lot 909 1972 FIAT 500L Lusso More Details Lot 908 Bid On Lot 908 More Details Lot 909 Bid On Lot 909