Triumph Dolomite 1850
Overview
| Produced: |
1976-1980, 79010 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
The Dolomite 1850 was an unusual mix of Dolomite bodyshell (the four headlamp type) coupled to the new "slant four" 1854cc engine shared with Saab. The new 1850 engine was really half a Stag engine and thanks to its clever design, was powerful enough to deliver a top speed of over
Despite being blessed with exceptional performance the Dolomite 1850 lacked the sporting style of the Sprint model and can almost be considered as being a "Q" car due to its humble appearance. Externally there were few clues to show the cars sporting characteristics and the interior was typical of Triumph saloon models of this era.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854cc | S4 OHC | Triumph Slant-4 | 87mm x 78mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.6 mph | 11.3 s | 27 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Triumph Dolomite 1850 HL | H&H Sales Limited | 10 Jun 2009 | - | £1200.00 |
| 32 | Triumph Dolomite 1850 | BCA | 7 Oct 2008 | - | £4180.00 |
| 040 | Triumph Dolomite (1973) | H&H Sales Limited | 1 Dec 1999 | £400.00 | - |
| 087 | Triumph Dolomite 1850 (1980) | BCA | 2 Jun 1997 | £1500.00 | - |
| 013 | Triumph Dolomite 1850HL (1980) | ADT | 12 Aug 1996 | - | £1995.00 |
| 210 | Triumph Dolomite 1850 (1974) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 17 Sep 1995 | £250.00 | - |
| 059 | Triumph Dolomite (1973) | ADT | 3 Oct 1994 | Not sold | |
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 | ||
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| 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 |
Why we love Triumph Dolomite |
6 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2008 | |||
| Why we love Triumph Dolomite - Keith Adams looks at one of the best-loved British family cars of the Seventies and admits to being a paid-up member of the fan club. | ||||
| 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 |
Group Test - Born for the 'Bhan |
108 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly March 2012 | |||
| Group Test - Born for the 'Bhan - Meeting customer demands for reliable long distance driving, Triumph and BMW unwittingly created saloons desirable beyond their years. BMW 2002, Triumph Dolomite. | ||||
| 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 Dolomite/Toledo |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 31 January 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph Dolomite/Toledo- The Dolomite was a seemingly retrograde step, taking the front-wheel-drive 1500 body allied to a simple rear-wheel-drive layout. The end result was a competent bit of kit however, as IAN SEABROOK discovers. ADAM DORMER of AD Autos is our guru for all things Dolomite. | ||||
| Article |
Shootout - Triumph Dolomite and1850 Saab 99L |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 9 March 2006 | |||
| Shootout - Triumph Dolomite 1850 and Saab 99L. | ||||
| 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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