The Triumph Vitesse came onto the market in the year 1962 as faster alternative to the Triumph Herald which was being built from 1959. The Herald was equipped with a four cylinder engine, the Vitesse came with the cast iron straight-six adopted from the Standard Vanguard Six (since 1945 Triumph was incorporated with Standard motor company). The Vitesse distinguished itself by the characteristic "Chinese eye" headlamp clusters which came into fashion in the British motor-industry during the sixties of the 20th. century. The Triumph Herald and Vitesse were designed by the well known Italian designer Michelotti, who designed all Triumph models during the sixties and seventies of the 20th. century.
The Triumph Herald/ Vitesse share the following characteristics;
bodywork with separate chassis, independent suspension all round and a very narrow turning circle of eight meters.
The Vitesse 2-litre MK 2 as presented here was the last fully developed model. The Vitesse MK 2 is equipped with a fully synchronized gearbox, overdrive, new and better rear suspension and, also important, the most powerful engine: 104 bhp.
Only 3.472 Vitesse MK 2 convertible models have been built until the end of production in the year 1971. Many may not have survived the test of time...

Technical data

Six-cylinder engine
two Stromberg carburettors
cylinder capacity: 1998 cc.
capacity: 104 bhp. at 5000 rpm.
top speed: approx. 100 mph. - 160 km/h.
gearbox: 4- speed manual + overdrive
weight: approx. 870 kg.

Information

Colour red with a black interior and a black soft top.
English model so right hand driven. This Triumph is equipped with alloy Minilite wheels, power brakes, overdrive and a stainless steel sports exhaust system.