Triumph 2000 Mk I
Overview
| Produced: |
1963-1969, 113157 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Triumph entered the growing "executive" market in
The 2000 featured a well appointed interior complete with wood veneer door cappings and dashboard which made the car a comfortable car in which to travel. The main rival to the Triumph 2000 was the also new Rover P6 2000, these two cars would compete for the same customers throughout their long production runs, even after both companies had been swallowed up by parent company BL!
Buyers Guide Triumph 2000 (1963-1977) featured in Practical Classics October 2001 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click Here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998cc | S6 OHV | Standard/Triumph S6 OHV | 74.7mm x 76mm | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 mph | 13.5 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Triumph 2000 MKI | Anglia Car Auctions | 21 Jan 2012 | Not sold | |
| 111 | Triumph 2000 Mk1 | Barons | 31 Oct 2011 | Not sold | |
| 170 | Triumph 2000 Mk1 | Barons | 20 Sep 2011 | Not sold | |
| 168 | Triumph 2000 MK1 | Barons | 31 Oct 2010 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Triumph 2000 MO/D MKI | Anglia Car Auctions | 10 Oct 2010 | £1000.00 | - |
| 123 | Triumph 2000 MK1 | Barons | 7 Sep 2010 | Not sold | |
| 104 | Triumph 2000 MKI Saloon | Barons | 27 Apr 2010 | £1900.00 | - |
| 245 | Triumph 2000 MKI. | Peter Francis | 19 Apr 2008 | £850.00 | - |
| 08 | Triumph 2000 Mk I | BCA | 25 Apr 2005 | - | £1150.00 |
| 051 | Triumph 2000 Mk1 Saloon | H&H Sales Limited | 8 Jun 2004 | £2500.00 | - |
| 007 | Triumph 2000 Mk I | BCA | 19 Apr 2004 | Not sold | |
| 056 | Triumph 2000 MKI (1964) | BCA | 1 Dec 1997 | £2200.00 | £2310.00 |
| 007 | Triumph 2000 Saloon (1964) | H&H Sales Limited | 20 Apr 1995 | £3450.00 | - |
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| 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 |
Last chance saloons |
54 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2002 | |||
| Last chance saloons - Despite great credentials, the Triumph 2000-range cars just don't sell well. But maybe their future lies in modifying, which they're perfect for. David Lillywhite explains how. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Triumph 2000 |
82 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2001 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Triumph 2000 - Triumph's executive contender still cuts the mustard but rock-bottom values mean they're disappearing fast. Richard Dredge explains what to look for. | ||||
| Article |
How to buy a Triumph 2000/2500 |
108 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2011 | |||
| How to buy a Triumph 2000/2500 - Blending performance and luxury, these saloons are a great classic bargain. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph 2000 MKI 1963-1969 |
58 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 30 June 2010 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph 2000 MKI 1963-1969 - Need a classic ride that's also a capable long-distance cruiser? Matt George asks you to consider the enduring big Triumph, a family-friendly favourite since the Sixties. | ||||
| 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 |
Twin Test - Triumph 2000, Rover P6 2000TC |
52 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2009 | |||
| Twin Test - Triumph 2000, Rover P6 2000TC- This pair of Brits created a whole new market when they were launched and are still hugely desirable today, says Keith Moody. | ||||
| Article |
Time team |
56 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly September 2008 | |||
| Time team- After years of organising events, Duncan Wild thought it was about time he started competing again - with wife Cherrie alongside him. | ||||
| 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 |
Starter Classic - Triumph 2000/2.5 |
166 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2005 | |||
| Starter Classic - Triumph 2000/2.5 - Spacious and luxurious, with a gutsy ’six’ and wood dash, the Triumphs have lots of appeal, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| 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 |
The space race |
144 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2003 | |||
| The space race - These stylish load-luggers from Triumph and Volvo are still up to the daily grind, as David Evans explains. 1968 Volvo P220, 1967 Triumph 2000 MKI. | ||||
| Article |
Classics 3 Summer 2001 pg 24 |
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. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Weekly 01 February 2001 pg 12 |
12 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 01 February 2001 | |||
| Buying Power. Old smoothy. Triumph's six-cylinder 2000/2500 range make great classic at affordable prices. Richard Gunn points out what to look for. | ||||
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