Top 10: Triumph saloons
Triumph certainly had its up and downs, going into receivership as early as 1939, being rescued by Standard after World War II and bailed out again by truck maker Leyland in 1961. The formation of British Leyland at the end of that decade saw Triumph gradually reduced in stature, before the final model rolled off the line in 1984.
Triumph is still a revered name among classic car enthusiasts, particularly when it comes to its long-running family of TR sportsters. But the company also produced a wide array of successful saloons, and it’s these that we celebrate here. So… which saloons are among Triumph’s all-time greats?
By Paul Guinness, Contributor
When Standard Motor Company rescued Triumph in 1945, its priority was to establish a range of distinctive looking models – and its new-generation saloons were certainly that thanks to their ‘razor-edge’ styling. Generally referred to as the Renown, the initial model was launched as the 1800 saloon in 1946, adopting the Renown name three years later and then running right through to 1954.
The Renown featured a brand new all-steel chassis, coil-sprung front suspension and Standard Vanguard (2088cc) engine, but looked virtually identical to the 1800. Just 15,491 cars were produced during the different models’ eight-year career.
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