Triumph 2500S Saloon/Estate
Overview
| Produced: |
1975-1977, 8164 produced. (5933 Saloon/2231 Estate) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,5 seats Estate,4 doors,5 seats |
The last variant of the Triumph 2000 / 2500 series made its debut in
Standard equipment for the 2500S included a full compliment of instruments, plush upholstery and "Stag" type, five spoke alloy wheels. The 2500S also featured stiffened suspension and power assisted steering. Buyers could order either saloon or estate bodies and choose between manual overdrive or automatic transmission. The introduction of the new Rover SD1 2600 saloon killed off the established in-house rival in
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2498cc | S6 OHV | Standard/Triumph S6 OHV | 74.7mm x 95mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Coil Springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 mph | 10.4 s | 25 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | Triumph 2500 SALOON | ECA Classic Auctions | 4 Jun 2006 | Not sold | |
| 104 | Triumph 2500 Saloon | Barons | 20 Sep 2005 | £300.00 | - |
| 963 | Triumph 2500S Estate | Cheffins | 12 Jun 2004 | £1900.00 | - |
| 004 | Triumph 2500S Saloon (1977) | H&H Sales Limited | 20 Feb 2002 | - | £700.00 |
| 208 | Triumph 2500S (1977) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 19 Nov 2000 | £1700.00 | - |
| 006 | Triumph 2500S Saloon (1977) | Barons | 23 May 2000 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Triumph 2500S (1975) | Parkes | 18 Apr 1998 | £360.00 | - |
| 204 | Triumph 2500S (1975) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 29 Jun 1997 | £600.00 | - |
| 510 | Triumph 2500S Saloon (1976) | Sothebys | 16 May 1994 | £630.00 | - |
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Guide - Triumph 2000,2500 and 2.5 (1963-1977) |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2007 | |||
| Buying Guide - Triumph 2000,2500 and 2.5- Developed to compete head on with the Rover P6 2000, Triumphs new saloon and estate range was streets ahead of the Vanguard it replaced. | ||||
| Article |
Triumph 2500 rally car |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly January 2012 | |||
| Triumph 2500 rally car - Recreating a period rally car in four months is one challenge. Taking it on a gruelling 8900 mile, London to Cape Town fundraiser is quite another. Meet the Triumph 2500 of Team 9. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test - Size matters |
92 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly September 2011 | |||
| Group Test - Size matters - If you want a classic load-lugger, there's a wide choice of homegrown talent. Ford Granada, Triumph 2500, Vauxhall Victor. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - Triumph 2000 2500/2.5 Range |
12 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 29 October 2009 | |||
| Buying power - Triumph 2000 2500/2.5 Range - Among the most handsome of the new crop of executive saloons of the Sixtied was the Michelotti-penned Triumph 2000, which would last through until the late-Seventies in revamped and enlarged MK2 form. RICHARD GUNN is your guide to what vital areas to check if you're thinking of getting one. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Triumph 2000/2500 Estate |
104 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly May 2008 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Triumph 2000/2500 Estate- A classic estate that's practical, affordable and fun to drive. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph 2000/2500/2.5PI |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 15 February 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph 2000/2500/2.5PI - Buy the right example, and the last big Triumph can be a great drive at a bargain price. DALE DRINNON reports on how to pick a winner. | ||||
| Article |
Turning point Triumph |
8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart Spring 2005 | |||
| Turning point Triumph - Out of the years when everything was going pear-shaped for the British motor industry, comes a thoroughly practical classic. Steve Wilson gets behind the wheel of a Triumph 2500S. | ||||
| Article |
Working classic It's Estate of Mind |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart Spring 2005 | |||
| Classic estates are more scarce, more practical and often more collectable than their saloon counterparts. They also make the finest Working Classics imaginable. Paul Guinness gets to grips with a rather splendid Triumph 2500S holdall, and provides a fine comparison to Steve Wilson's saloon story! | ||||
| Article |
The Executive Set |
118 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2005 | |||
| The Executive Set - Forget the bullbous old family saloons of the 1950s and ’60s - the must-have transport of the ’70s was a sharply styled six-cylinder, writes Andrew Roberts. Ford Consul GT, Triumph 2500S, Vauxhall Ventora FE, Wolseley Six | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph 2000/2.5 |
22 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 11th February 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph 2000/2.5 - Big Triumph saloons are comfortable, fast and well-built - a useable everyday classic with huge style. James Page shows you how to buy a sound exemple. | ||||
| Article |
Classics 3 Summer 2001 pg 24 |
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| Publication | Classics 3 Summer 2001 | |||
| Smooth operators. Six-cylinder saloons do not come much smoother than the Triumph 2000/2500 range. Tim Morgan samples an early and late example to tell their story. | ||||
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