Triumph: The Complete Story

The distinguished 130-year history of the Triumph company is traced here — from its origins producing pedal cycles, to the first Triumph cars, and every model built up to the end of production.

The authors reveal the in-house politics, design and engineering achievements, competition history, and international sales success that shaped Triumph’s legacy. This complex story begins with Siegfried Bettman’s decision to enter car manufacture in 1923 and continues through Triumph’s early prosperity, financial struggles, and eventual rescue by Standard in 1944. Triumph would later dominate its parent company, playing a central role in the turbulent Leyland, BMC, and British Leyland years.

This book not only chronicles Triumph’s corporate and industrial evolution but also celebrates its famous cars — from the Glorias and Dolomites of the 1930s to the Heralds, Spitfires, and TRs of the post-war years — along with the marque’s racing and rallying achievements. Richly illustrated and deeply researched, it captures the passion, innovation, and resilience behind one of Britain’s most beloved automotive brands.

Specifications:

Features

• The full history of the Triumph marque
• Archive material, historical photographs, and factory documents
• Coverage of all Triumph models produced until 1984
• In-depth look at Triumph’s racing history and achievements
• Analysis of the company’s industrial and financial challenges
• Appendices with technical specifications, production details, and Triumph car club listings

Book Details

• Format: Hardback
• Dimensions: 25 × 25 cm
• Pages: 256
• Illustrations: 250