1974 Triumph 2500TC review from Australia and New Zealand

It has a few problems mostly due to being locked in a garage for three years but these are yet to be rectified. It has the following problems:

Rear universal joint worn.

Worn steering rack.

Trailing arm cross member mount worn.

Speedo inoperative due to worn speedo gear drive.

Rusted heater tab.

Carbs need reconditioning and are running very rough.

Front windscreen leaks.

Electrical problems ie. dash lights sometimes don't work, indicator lights sometimes won't turn off, wipers would not work (switch replaced), interior light witches problematic etc. etc.

Rusted rear muffler.

Blowing smoke on start up.

Auto transmission won't hold gears relevant to the throttle position in drive and there is no kickdown.

This is a car with a lot of character and is significantly better engineered and built than Australian cars of its day.

The engine is original and I can not see a leak anywhere.

The driving position is good, materials quality and attention to detail excellent, and ergonomics also good. The real wood gives lots of character.

The independent rear end and Macperson strut front end is very advanced over Australian Ford and Holden cars of the same era. If only aftermarket suspension parts were available, it would unlock this cars potential to ride and handle excellently.

This car is very reliable and has never let me down.

It's a shame Triumph are still not making cars today.