Comments on: First MINI Now Triumph? http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:33:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: j http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-258587 j Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:51:03 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-258587 <p>how much is a 1963 t4 worth not running and needs engine work and interior work</p> how much is a 1963 t4 worth not running and needs engine work and interior work

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » Could a Coupe Be in MINI’s Future? http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-187207 MotoringFile » Archive » Could a Coupe Be in MINI’s Future? Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:41:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-187207 <p>[...] lets take a look at the rumors from the past few years. For almost two years we’ve heard various rumors of some sort of Triumph branded roadster only to have them quashed [...]</p> [...] lets take a look at the rumors from the past few years. For almost two years we’ve heard various rumors of some sort of Triumph branded roadster only to have them quashed [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » New Triumph Rumors Surface at AutoExpress http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-169249 MotoringFile » Archive » New Triumph Rumors Surface at AutoExpress Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:07:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-169249 <p>[...] readers will probably be all too familiar with the headline; BMW to resurrect Triumph brand. We first reported (along with several other publications) the rumors almost two years ago that BMW was considering [...]</p> [...] readers will probably be all too familiar with the headline; BMW to resurrect Triumph brand. We first reported (along with several other publications) the rumors almost two years ago that BMW was considering [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » BMW to Create a Fourth Brand? http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-165320 MotoringFile » Archive » BMW to Create a Fourth Brand? Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:41:54 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-165320 <p>[...] First MINI Now Triumph? ] [...]</p> [...] First MINI Now Triumph? ] [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » A MINI Sourced Triumph? Not so Fast http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-31831 MotoringFile » Archive » A MINI Sourced Triumph? Not so Fast Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:27:06 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-31831 <p>[...] [ First MINI Now Triumph? ] MotoringFile [...]</p> [...] [ First MINI Now Triumph? ] MotoringFile [...]

]]> By: Art F http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-31744 Art F Tue, 14 Feb 2006 04:02:22 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-31744 <p>Inputs from Kas Kastner and Graham Robson!! Maybe this is serious!</p> <p>BMW did a great job with bringing the Mini into the 21st Century. If you haven't driven one, you should. Especially before you comment.</p> <p>A Mini-based two-seater might not a lot to do with TR2 through TR6 series cars, but it certainly would deserve serious scrutiny. I've driven a Triumph Spitfire since 1982. A Mini-based Triumph -- front wheel drive or rear -- might just grab my attention.</p> Inputs from Kas Kastner and Graham Robson!! Maybe this is serious!

BMW did a great job with bringing the Mini into the 21st Century. If you haven’t driven one, you should. Especially before you comment.

A Mini-based two-seater might not a lot to do with TR2 through TR6 series cars, but it certainly would deserve serious scrutiny. I’ve driven a Triumph Spitfire since 1982. A Mini-based Triumph — front wheel drive or rear — might just grab my attention.

]]> By: Larry R http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-31240 Larry R Fri, 03 Feb 2006 02:48:45 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-31240 <p>Stumbled upon this site, owner of a '76 TR6, constantly looking for a reason to take Trixie for a ride...now this. Not sure what to think. At least a test drive...just to check one out! Ah, the Triumph marquis.</p> Stumbled upon this site, owner of a ‘76 TR6, constantly looking for a reason to take Trixie for a ride…now this. Not sure what to think. At least a test drive…just to check one out! Ah, the Triumph marquis.

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » US Connection for MINI’s New Roadster? http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30437 MotoringFile » Archive » US Connection for MINI’s New Roadster? Mon, 16 Jan 2006 14:04:38 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30437 <p>[...] [ First MINI, Now Triumph? ] MotoringFile [...]</p> [...] [ First MINI, Now Triumph? ] MotoringFile [...]

]]> By: Jay W. http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30400 Jay W. Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:11:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30400 <p>I currently have a 1974 TR6 with less than 50k original miles as my daily driver. My wife just asked me if I would be interested in the "modern TR6". I replied with, "...only if it rear-wheel drive!" I want a real sports car.</p> I currently have a 1974 TR6 with less than 50k original miles as my daily driver. My wife just asked me if I would be interested in the “modern TR6″. I replied with, “…only if it rear-wheel drive!” I want a real sports car.

]]> By: Colleye JM http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30325 Colleye JM Thu, 12 Jan 2006 10:56:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30325 My first Triumph was a Herald 1200; today,I drive my 1976 Dolomite with always the same pleasure. 1500/1600 cc engine, 5 speed gearbox, rwd, TR4/TR4 Dove look.What a nice Triumph we could see again on the road. A new Triumph for and from BMW. Great!May we hope a Saloon too? Better From Germany than China. JM Colleye (Liège, Belgium)

]]> By: Graham Robson http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30216 Graham Robson Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:23:15 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30216 <p>Caution, please, guys .... Please don't get too excited about what WAS, but what MIGHT BE. I don't honestly think there is any point in hoping that BNW might re-create a car with the character of the TR3, or the TR4. If they are working around the MINI theme, then they are looking at a much smaller car than that. Personally, I'd like to see them produce a mid-engined car, using MINI running gear, which would make Toyota MR2s look old-fashioned. But am I baying at the moon ?</p> <p>GRAHAM ROBSON</p> Caution, please, guys …. Please don’t get too excited about what WAS, but what MIGHT BE. I don’t honestly think there is any point in hoping that BNW might re-create a car with the character of the TR3, or the TR4. If they are working around the MINI theme, then they are looking at a much smaller car than that. Personally, I’d like to see them produce a mid-engined car, using MINI running gear, which would make Toyota MR2s look old-fashioned. But am I baying at the moon ?

GRAHAM ROBSON

]]> By: Matt Richter (aka Dr Obnxs) http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30214 Matt Richter (aka Dr Obnxs) Tue, 10 Jan 2006 05:29:44 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30214 <p>You guys are mostly missing the real model to copy... The TR-3. BMW can make sure it doesn't fold in half in accidents, but the little doors are way more stylish than the slab side of the 4 and 6.</p> <p>Matt</p> You guys are mostly missing the real model to copy… The TR-3. BMW can make sure it doesn’t fold in half in accidents, but the little doors are way more stylish than the slab side of the 4 and 6.

Matt

]]> By: Joe B http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30208 Joe B Tue, 10 Jan 2006 01:37:46 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30208 <p>Hey BMW, can I leave my deposit now for a TR9?! She would look great next to my TR6 and Cooper S! And now I now this is a great site with Kas Kastner, Graham Robson, and Gary Anderson on here. Hey, is Jay Leno lurking anywhere?</p> Hey BMW, can I leave my deposit now for a TR9?! She would look great next to my TR6 and Cooper S! And now I now this is a great site with Kas Kastner, Graham Robson, and Gary Anderson on here. Hey, is Jay Leno lurking anywhere?

]]> By: Christian http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30166 Christian Mon, 09 Jan 2006 20:16:28 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30166 <p>A new Triumph, yes please!!! Where do I send the deposit?</p> <p>On the RWD thing, it's worth pointing out that the MG F/ TF is based on the FWD metro, but that it is a mid engined sportscar. Rover started developing the MINI NOT BMW. So there is a good chance they planned the MIMI floorpan around a future mid engined TF. Kind of handy really....</p> A new Triumph, yes please!!! Where do I send the deposit?

On the RWD thing, it’s worth pointing out that the MG F/ TF is based on the FWD metro, but that it is a mid engined sportscar. Rover started developing the MINI NOT BMW. So there is a good chance they planned the MIMI floorpan around a future mid engined TF. Kind of handy really….

]]> By: John Horton http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30141 John Horton Mon, 09 Jan 2006 15:02:42 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30141 <p>Our club website for Triumphs</p> Our club website for Triumphs

]]> By: John Horton http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30140 John Horton Mon, 09 Jan 2006 15:01:03 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30140 <p>My first sports car was a TR4. A great car and driven daily for years. Many years later I am collecting and restoring Triumphs. I presently have a TR6 Tr7 Tr8. A new line of Triumphs would be wonderful. Bring them on!</p> <p>John H.</p> My first sports car was a TR4. A great car and driven daily for years. Many years later I am collecting and restoring Triumphs. I presently have a TR6 Tr7 Tr8. A new line of Triumphs would be wonderful. Bring them on!

John H.

]]> By: Triplesn8s http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30077 Triplesn8s Sun, 08 Jan 2006 14:58:13 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30077 <p>I should have mentioned I meant the later style Spitfire/GT6. The Mark 3/4 redesigned by Michelotti(?) was much sleeker and a better styling update candidate.</p> I should have mentioned I meant the later style Spitfire/GT6. The Mark 3/4 redesigned by Michelotti(?) was much sleeker and a better styling update candidate.

]]> By: Jim Henningsen http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30067 Jim Henningsen Sat, 07 Jan 2006 17:59:26 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30067 <p>Where do I send my deposit!! Modern components in a classic TR look - count me in.</p> Where do I send my deposit!! Modern components in a classic TR look – count me in.

]]> By: Macauspit http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30058 Macauspit Sat, 07 Jan 2006 14:22:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30058 <p>I think a new Triumph roadster built with the quality/marketing abilities of BMW is a fantastic idea, but we have been here before with false starts. I would have thought the Triumph brand is to long dead to resurect? We make our living from selling Triumph parts, and we own over 50 Triumphs, but try explaining to the non enthusiast what you are driving and be met with a blank expression. The best you can hope for is they identify it as an MG (wash my mouth out!). Its only because we live and work in and around Coventry (where all real Triumphs were made) that we stand any chance of the passer by tipping the nod, and only then because they probably worked at the factory. I would think that the clever money at BMW (surely all young enough not to know what a real Triumph was?) would have thought it easier to carry on hanging BMW badges on their cars?</p> I think a new Triumph roadster built with the quality/marketing abilities of BMW is a fantastic idea, but we have been here before with false starts. I would have thought the Triumph brand is to long dead to resurect? We make our living from selling Triumph parts, and we own over 50 Triumphs, but try explaining to the non enthusiast what you are driving and be met with a blank expression. The best you can hope for is they identify it as an MG (wash my mouth out!). Its only because we live and work in and around Coventry (where all real Triumphs were made) that we stand any chance of the passer by tipping the nod, and only then because they probably worked at the factory. I would think that the clever money at BMW (surely all young enough not to know what a real Triumph was?) would have thought it easier to carry on hanging BMW badges on their cars?

]]> By: giacomo http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/04/first-mini-now-triumph/comment-page-2/#comment-30040 giacomo Sat, 07 Jan 2006 02:20:43 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/?p=4564#comment-30040 <p>The Z4 no more looks like a Jensen than a 1955 Fiat Cinquecento Topolino looks like a Ferrari 275 GTB! GMAB!</p> <p>"THE SPIT"?????????? Do you mean Bug Eyed Sprite?!</p> The Z4 no more looks like a Jensen than a 1955 Fiat Cinquecento Topolino looks like a Ferrari 275 GTB! GMAB!

“THE SPIT”?????????? Do you mean Bug Eyed Sprite?!

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