Club Triumph

Hello all.

I'm collecting my 'new' 1975 Toledo (in bright yellow)  this afternoon. Photos to follow if the sun ever shines again.

To be honest, I was looking for a Morris Minor (I have had two previously) but they really are silly prices now. The Toledo is much more sensibly priced although I am disappointed that I couldn't find a really nice one that was tax-exempt. Still, running costs won't be too horrible. I am not entirely new to Triumph cars, having owned a Dolomite 1850HL in the early 90s (finished off by head gasket issues) and enjoyed the loan of a nearly-new Stag for 6 months at the end of the 70s (friend was posted overseas and asked me to keep it running so I put about 7,000 miles on it for him).

My other car is a 1996 MGF 1.8i (Lady Jane because she's grey). I'm sure the Toledo will have a name once I've driven her a few times.

Really looking forward to getting back to visiting classic car shows as a participant and not just as a spectator.

Can I just ask opinions of Club Triumph? I was just about to sign on the dotted line when I realised how costly it was. It's well up there with the likes of the Jaguar and even Rolls-Royce/Bentley clubs so I have to ask if there is really any benefit to me in joining. I know, the club needs support to keep the marque going but I have to be practical. Money is far from limitless.

How on Earth did I forget my beloved 1980 TR7 Coupe? I had this after the Dolomite but with a 2CV intervening.

So much better than most people would have you believe. I have also owned an MGB GT of similar vintage and found the MG old-fashioned and very lacking in interior space. Plus the fuel consumption was horrendous at around 22mpg whereas the TR would do getting on for 30.

She came with Chinese tyres on the rear which made for some interesting angles of slip. Changing to Pirellis at least made it possible to correct the inevitable oversteer - most of the time.

My wife found the TR too heavy in the steering, gear change and braking departments - we did not know at the time that she was in the early stages of MS - so she was sold to an enthusiast for restoration and we bought a Citroen BX 1.9GTi.

hi mate,
if you are into using your car in club rallys and autotests etc its worth joining as you get lots of invitations, otherwise you pays yer money etc.

steve.

Hi - glad you remembered the TR7!

I have had a Toledo too which was a great little car, light and well mannered if you are OK with the pace. The gearing was a bit of surprise going up the Alps - screaming it's wotnots off in second but put it into third and it dies ;D

Regarding the club - yes, it depends what you want but particpation in tours and rallies etc is Club Triumph's special area and you will need to be a club member to join in the fun.

Well worth it in my opinion - read the Autoecosse thread in the rallies section to give you an idea ;)

Just realised that the way I phrased that comment about my wife not being happy with the TR7 suggested that I traded her in for a Citroen. For reasons that escape now I kept my wife but sold the TR7.

I will join the club but having paid for the Toledo (brilliant little car, now called Daisy) and the insurance plus other nasties such as tax for the MGF, my bank account is looking a trifle bare. Actually, this weekend is a choice of club membership or grocery shopping and my dog says I need to shop......

Welcome to the forum if not the club.
Sell the dog and using what you would have spent on food for him/her,  join the club ;)
I jest of course, the club is worth it if you want to use your car.

Excellent. There we be a few of us at the national day if you fancy popping down. Details in the calendar on the right. :)