Triumph Twelve

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Twelve
Production period: 1939
Class : Middle class
Body versions : limousine
Engines: Petrol engines :
1.5–1.8 liters
(37–45 kW)
Length: 4267 mm
Width: 1651 mm
Height: 1549 mm
Wheelbase : 2743 mm
Empty weight : 1271 kg
Previous model Triumph Dolomite
successor Triumph 1800
Triumph 1800 Roadster

The Triumph Twelve was built in 1939 by the British automaker Triumph Motor Company .

history

The Triumph Twelve was developed by Donald Healey and Walter Belgrove. The Twelve was the last model under the Triumph Motor Company before it was taken over by the Standard Motor Company . With this model, Triumph moved further into the low-price segment.

Triumph ended the 1938 financial year with a small profit. The development and tool costs for the Twelve resulted in a minus in 1939.

An exact production number cannot be given as the Triumph Twelve was already built in the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. It is assumed that there are around 50 vehicles.

During the Second World War , Triumph switched to manufacturing aircraft parts due to its experience in aluminum construction. In 1940 the Coventry plant was bombed by an aerial vehicle.

model

The Twelve was only offered in the four-door saloon (limousine) variant. The heavily modified frame of the Dolomite 1 1/2-liter served as the technical starting point. Walter Belgrove introduced a number of technical innovations: a conventional radiator grille, modified fenders, an attached suitcase box in which the spare wheel was also integrated, hydraulic shock absorbers, sliding roof and central lubrication. To save money, a mechanical fuel pump and disk wheels were installed. Spoked wheels were only available as options.

literature

  • Richard Langworth, Graham Robson: Triumph Cars - The Complete 75-Year History , Motor Racing Publications, London (1979), ISBN 0-900549-44-0

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