Triumph Vitesse 2-litre Mk II

Overview
Produced: 1968-1971, 5649 produced. (Saloon)
1968-1971, 3472 produced. (Convertible)
Types: Saloon,2 doors,4 seats
Convertible,2 doors,4 seats

A much improved Vitesse 2-litre arrived in 1968, the Vitesse 2-litre Mk II. The Mk II featured a revised rear suspension layout which eliminated the earlier handling problems. A more powerful engine improved performance (now 104bhp), although overdrive was still an optional extra.

As before saloon and convertible models were available, both now featuring a revised front grille and a bright finished rear panel. The Vitesse 2-litre Mk II sold well until 1971 when production of the Herald / Vitesse range ceased.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1998ccS6 OHVStandard/Triumph S6 OHV74.7mm x 76mm9.25
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Rack-and-pinion
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
102 mph11.9 s
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDrum
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
014 Triumph Vitesse 2 Litre MKII Anglia Car Auctions 31 Mar 2012 - £2415.00
072 Triumph Vitesse MK2 Convertible Anglia Car Auctions 12 Nov 2011 £2260.00 £2373.00
51 Triumph Vitesse MKII H&H Sales Limited 19 Oct 2011 - £1980.00
43 Triumph Vitesse MKII H&H Sales Limited 10 Jun 2009 Not sold
80 Triumph Vitesse Convertible H&H Sales Limited 16 Apr 2009 - £1760.00
09 Triumph Vitesse MK II Convertible BCA 7 Oct 2008 - £7150.00
215 Triumph Vitesse Convertible (1968) RTS Auctions Ltd 6 Jan 2002 Not sold
016 Triumph Vitesse MKII (1969) BCA 26 Mar 2001 - £4750.00
804 Triumph Vitesse MKII (1971) Brooks 10 Sep 2000 - £5635.00
087 Triumph Vitesse (1968) H&H Sales Limited 26 Jul 2000 £1350.00 -
038 Triumph Vitesse Convertible (1968) Barons 23 May 2000 Not sold
015 Triumph Vitesse (1968) H&H Sales Limited 1 Dec 1999 £1300.00 -
Unknown Triumph 2.5PI (1971) Barons 2 Feb 1999 Not sold
066 Triumph Vitesse (1968) Parkes 8 Feb 1998 Not sold
405 Triumph Vitesse Convertible (1969) Brooks 22 Feb 1997 - £5290.00
017 Triumph Vitesse Convertible (1971) ADT 16 Dec 1996 - £3255.00
079 Triumph Vitesse MKII (1970) Kruse 24 Nov 1996 £2800.00 -
004 Triumph Vitesse MKII (1970) H&H Sales Limited 5 Jun 1996 £2800.00 -
079 Triumph Vitesse (1970) Sandown 20 Apr 1996 Not sold
042 Triumph Vitesse Convertible (1970) H&H Sales Limited 17 Apr 1996 Not sold
009 Triumph Vitesse (1970) H&H Sales Limited 13 Jul 1995 £3700.00 -
009 Triumph Vitesse MKII (1970) Sandown 30 Oct 1993 £1400.00 -
465 Triumph Vitesse MKII (1969) Sothebys 10 Jul 1993 £2700.00 -
Books
Magazine Articles
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Article 1971 Triumph Vitesse MkII
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Publication Practical Classics August 2012
1971 Triumph Vitesse MkII - A family crisis leads one hard-working man to achieve his dream of building the perfect classic.
Article Staff Car Sagas
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Publication Practical Classics August 2006
Staff Car Sagas - 1975 Ford Granada MKI Ghia Coupe-Matt Wright, 1966 Pontiac Parisienne-Jon Smith, 1981 Datsun laurel-Matt Jones, Triumph Vitesse-Brian Cox,.
Article Vitesse Finesse
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Publication Practical Classics May 2006
Vitesse Finesse - The Triumph Vittesse Mk II on the front cover belongs to Malc Philpott.  Matt Wright joined him for a cuppa to find out why it's the perfect summer motor.
Article Group Test - Go topless this summer - 1974 Jensen-Healey, 1971 Fiat 124 Spider, 1986 Alfa Romeo SPider, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine, 1971 Triumph Vitesse two-litre Mk II.
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Publication Practical Classics May 2006
Go topless this summer - There's nothing better than driving a soft-top especially if it costs £50k. 1974 Jensen-Healey, 1971 Fiat 124 Spider, 1986 Alfa Romeo SPider, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine, 1971 Triumph Vitesse two-litre Mk II.
Article Our cars
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Publication Classic Cars March 2006
Our cars - 1970 Rolls-Royce Mulliner Park Ward Convertible, 1957 Austin Healey 100/6, 1958 Standard Ten, 1969 Triumph Vitess Mk2, 1984 CItroen 2CV.
Article Our Cars - Malcolm McKay
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Publication Classic Cars November 2004
Our Cars - 1969 Triumph Vitesse MKII, 1967 Jaguar 420 - Malcolm McKay - Reliability record finally runs dry.
Article Our Cars - 1969 Triumph Vitesse Mk2, 1967 Jaguar 420
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Publication Classic Cars April 2004
Our Cars - Trials and tribulations of the Classic Cars team and the cars we live with.
Article Buyer datafile: Triumph Vitesse, 1962-1971
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Publication Practical Classics February 2004
Buyer datafile: Triumph Vitesse, 1962-1971.
Article Triumph Vitesse
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Publication Practical Classics June 2003

Triumph Vitesse - Speed Freaks - The Vitesse was Triumph’s go-faster Herald.  Ben Barry rides in a selection of cars that have been made even faster.

Article Classics to use every day - Triumph Vitesse Mk II Convertible.
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Publication Practical Classics May 2001
Classics to use every day - Triumph Vitesse Mk II Convertible.
Article Buyers Guide - Triumph Vitesse
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Publication Practical Classics February 1999
Buyers Guide - Triumph Vitesse - So is it a good idea or not? Russ Smith consults the experts about Triumph's Herald-with-attitude.
Article Buyers Guide - Family Soft-Tops
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Publication Practical Classics Spring 1994
Buyers Guide - Family Soft-Tops - Not all convertibles are two-seaters.  If you've got a family or lots of friends, why not try a bigger soft-top - we've covered over 18 different models in the next eight pages.  Crayford Ford Corsair, Hillman Minx, VW Beetle, Triumph Vitesse, Morris Minor.
Article Off with its head
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Publication Classics Monthly December 2009
Off with its head- Five years ago, this Triumph Vitesse was in a sorry state.  It was also a saloon.
Article Buying Power - Triumph Vitesse
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 18 June 2009
Buying Power - Triumph Vitesse - A smooth-as-silk-cylinder engine and even a convertible at relatively affordable prices makes the Triumph Votesse a tempting buying prospect, but there are potential pitfalls, reckons NICK LARKIN.
Article Six Of The Best Classic Triumphs
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Publication Classic Car Mart Spring 2006
Six of the best Classic Triumphs - Triumph 1300, Triumph Vitesse, Triumph Spitfire, Triumph Acclaim,Triumph 2000/2500 MkII, Triumph TR7.
Article Buying Power - Triumph Vitesse
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 21 July 2005
Buying Power - Triumph Vitesse - Bigger brother to the Herald, at least in terms of power if not size, the Vitesse is one of the cheaper and more cheerful ways into six-cylinder classic sports motoring.  But tread carefully, by following RICHARD GUNN’s guide.
Article Doing it all Again - Vitesse Restoration
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Publication Classic Car Mart December 2004
Doing it all Again - Vitesse Restoration - Some folk never learn.  Not content with rebuilding one Triumph Vitesse, Rod Ker decided to rebuild another car...another Triumph Vitesse.  Part Seven, The Final Frontier.
Article Doing it all Again - Vitesse Restoration
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Publication Classic Car Mart August 2004
Doing it all Again - Vitesse Restoration - Some folk never learn.  Not content with rebuilding one Triumph Vitesse, Rod Ker decided to rebuild another car ----another Triumph Vitesse.  Part 4, in which Rod enjoys deeper understanding of the rear suspension, fiddles with the anchors and fires up the engine.
Article Doing it all Again - Vitesse Restoration
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Publication Classic Car Mart June 2004
Doing it all Again - Vitesse Restoration - Some folk never learn.  Not content with rebuilding one Triumph Vitesse, Rod Ker decided to rebuild another car... another Triumph Vitesse.  Part 2, in which Rod avoids the attentions of the fire brigade.
Article Vitesse Restoration - Doing it All Again
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Publication Classic Car Mart May 2004
Vitesse Restoration - Doing it All Again - Some folk never learn.  Not content with rebuilding one Triumph Vitesse, Rod Ker decided to rebuild another car.... another Triumph Vitesse.  Part 1, in which Rod explains.
Article Classics November 2001 pg 28
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Publication Classics November 2001
Basically Triumphant. The Triumph Vitesse, Triumph GT6 and Bond Equipe all use the same engine and similar running gear. But, asks Tim Morgan, do they all have the same appeal?
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