Triumph Dolomite 1500/1500HL
Overview
| Produced: |
1976-1980, 43255 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
The mainstay models of the new Dolomite range were the 1500 and 1500HL. The 1500 shared the same 4 door bodyshell with the base Dolomite 1300 model which retained the old Toledo single headlamp front. The 1500HL had much better trim and equipment and used the same twin headlamp front styling of the Dolomite 1850 and Sprint models.
As with all Dolomite derivatives the 1500 and 1500HL used a conventional rear drive layout and both models enjoyed lively performance from their 1493cc four cylinder engines.
Buyers Guide Triumph Dolomite, Toledo and Sprint featured in Practical Classics July 2002– available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1493cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph S4 OHV | 74mm x 88mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 mph | 14.2 s | 27 mpg | 1500HL |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Triumph Dolomite 1500 HL | Anglia Car Auctions | 31 Mar 2012 | - | £1050.00 |
| 129 | Triumph Dolomite 1850HL | Charterhouse | 6 Nov 2011 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Triumph Dolomite 1500 | Anglia Car Auctions | 25 Jun 2011 | £2100.00 | - |
| 106 | Triumph Dolomite 1850HL | Barons | 7 Sep 2010 | £3100.00 | - |
| 05 | Triumph Dolomite 1500 SE | H&H Sales Limited | 16 Sep 2009 | Not sold | |
| 15 | Triumph Dolomite SE | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 18 Mar 2009 | £1900.00 | - |
| 02 | Triumph DOLOMITE 1500 HL | BCA | 2 Dec 2008 | - | £700.00 |
| 66 | Triumph Dolomite 1500HL | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 21 Mar 2007 | £1500.00 | - |
| 02 | Triumph Dolomite 1500 HL | BCA | 25 Apr 2005 | Not sold | |
| 221 | Triumph Dolomite 1500HL (1980) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 18 May 1997 | £1225.00 | - |
| 006 | Triumph Spitfire 1500 (1981) | H&H Sales Limited | 16 Apr 1997 | £3700.00 | - |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185520276X | Dolomite Range 1976 on RTC 9822CB | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Ultimate Grudge match |
30 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2009 | |||
| Ultimate Grudge match - Sam Glover settles some long-running classic rivalries...with science. 1977 Triumph Dolomite v 1978 Ford Escort Ghia. 1954 Austin A30 v 1959 Morris Minor 1000, Jaguar 240 v Rover P5B. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Dolomite, Toledo and Sprint |
76 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2002 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Dolomite, Toledo and Sprint. It carried the Ajax tag in prototype form, but clean examples of Triumph's compact saloon range aren't always easy to find any more. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars Spring 2002 pg 72 |
72 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars Spring 2002 | |||
| Triumph vs BMW. The people who were there debate whether Triumph's ability to build sporting executive saloons could have made the company what BMW is today. | ||||
| Article |
How to buy a Triumph Dolomite |
112 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly February 2010 | |||
| How to buy a Triumph Dolomite - Willing engines, British quality and Italian styling flair make the little Triumph an ideal choice. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph 1300/1500 (Front-Wheel Drive) |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 25 September 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph 1300/1500 (Front-Wheel Drive)- Triumph went all Sixties technology trendy with its fron-wheeled drive 1300 and 1500 range...Until, that is the formation of British leyland saw them deemed too much competition for Austin and Morrises, and they were gradually converted to rear-wheel drive. Confused? RICHARD GUNN tries to sort out what on earth was going on, and what to look for when buying one. | ||||
| Article |
Staff classics |
100 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly February 2006 | |||
| Staff classics - Spitfire 6, Saab 900 T16S, 1980 Dolomite 1500, 1974 Triumph 2000, 65 Bus, 66 Beetle, 1973 Rover 3500. | ||||
| Article |
Modifying - Triumph Dolomite |
70 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly December 2005 | |||
| Dyno Dolomite - How powerful is your car really? Mark Robinson and two other Dolomite drivers put their motors on a rolling road, and the results were unexpected. | ||||
| Article |
Staff Classics |
88 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly November 2005 | |||
| Staff Classics - Spitfire 6, Saab 99T, 1980 Dolomite 1500, 'Christine', Rover 200 & 3500, VW Golf GTI, | ||||
| Article |
Hello (Again) Dolly! Triumph Dolomite 1500 |
18 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2005 | |||
| Triumph Dolomite 1500 - Not all Triumph Dolomites were sprints. But almost all Dolomites are entertaining and entirely practical classics. Dave Bowers found a Honeysuckle 1500HL and went in search of its story... | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five - Leyland Legends! |
57 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart January 2005 | |||
| Marque Five - Leyland Legends! - The much-derided British Leyland set-up of the Seventies produced some controversial machines. Paul Guinness profiles five of the most famous. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph Dolomite |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 15 September 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph Dolomite - Converting Triumph’s small saloon range to rear-wheel-drive gave the Dolomite an extended lease of life. RICHARD BARNETT looks at the often-forgotten ’rationalised’ Dolomite 1300,1500 and 1850 range. | ||||
| Article |
Classics Spring 2002 pg 92 |
92 |
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| Publication | Classics Spring 2002 | |||
| Triumph Dolomite Sprint. Fast, luxurious and years ahead of its time, but how complex is a Triumph Dolomite Sprint in terms of DIY maintenance? Kim Henson investigates. | ||||
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