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- 1980 Triumph Dolomite Sprint
1980 Triumph Dolomite Sprint
Lot Number: 200
1980 Triumph Dolomite Sprint
- Sold for: £16,031
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd at 12:00:00 GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Pageant Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
GOV 681W -
ODOMETER READING
9590 Miles
SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION
- Very well presented in Pageant Blue with a beige cloth interior and a Webasto sunroof
- First UK-registered on 26/09/1980, one of the very last
- Purchased by our vendor in November 2021 who commenced a rotisserie restoration
- Subframe blasted and powder coated black (all new nuts/washers etc), Polybushed (orange), new brake lines, E10 compatible fuel lines, SPAX shocks, new tyres
- Full engine rebuild by acknowledged specialist, Dennis Vassey (£7,000). New wiring loom
- Supplied with a Dongle of restoration photographs and engine rebuild, extensive folder of receipts and the current MOT valid until 27/02/2026
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 200
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- DOLOMITE SPRINT
- Registration Number
- GOV 681W
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- TWTLD5AT111697
- Engine Number
- VA23266H
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Pageant Blue
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
94 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Rotisserie restored 1980 Pageant Blue beige trim and rare Webasto roof. Subject of extensive restoration starting in 2021 and improvement. Correct full twin pea shooter stainless lifetime exhaust. Matching Raptor painted underside
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
7K plus Engine rebuild by D Vassey specialists. First service and tune just completed December 2024 (Dennis Vassey). Dongle of restoration photographs and engine rebuild.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
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Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Polybushed (orange). Subframe blasted & powder coated black (all new nuts/washers etc). New brake lines. E10 compatible fuel lines. Spax shocks. New tyres.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
New wiring loom.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Late Dolomite 2L 16V Registered September 1980. Extensive folder of receipts. Show finalist. MOT’d to 27th February 2026.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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