Triumph Dolomite Reviews

Nothing, except a bit too much carbon build up, and some engine smoking, which despite my best efforts to rectify, don't wanna go away!

The Dolomite really is a lovely refined and stylish old car, and a good one is a very good one indeed. I'm only 22, but have loved these cars for as long as I can remember.

Even the 1500 is no slouch whether driving round town or the open road (OK, so it's not mind-blowing, but it keeps up no bother)

The interior is immensely comfortable and well-finished.

Mine is much loved by friends and family, and only going to be used in the summer months to preserve it.

I will NEVER sell it.

Mainly cosmetics - interior floor-covering needs replacing, as do the back seats, which are tatty.

No exterior rust thanks to recent waxoyling, but some parts inside the boot and footwells are corroded and will need patching and welding, at a low cost.

Car underwent a restoration in the mid-80s, and is in pretty good nick. Last owner hammered it a bit (not literally -he just burnt a lot of rubber!) hence a somewhat worn, but thankfully undamaged appearance.

This is a Dolomite Sprint - a brilliant car. The acceleration (0-60 in 8.6 seconds) and power are second to none, and will, frankly leave almost any modern day motor standing, even though it's pushing 30yrs old.

I will never ever get rid of it, as it's an important, and pretty rare piece of a British motoring industry which sadly no longer exists. Stands out from the cars of today, which are rather boring-looking machines.

Not on the road just yet. Needs new exhaust and muffler, rust patching and some leads (indicators, full-beams and windscreen wipers) putting right to get through an MOT. Will be well worth the effort when it does hit the highway, though.

Bought it for £500, but will be worth much more when complete, however I won't be selling it. I have a totally knackered donor car for any spares I will need now or in the future.

If you can get one of these as a second car, or even first car, I couldn't recommend it more. If anything does go wrong, parts are surprisingly easy to get hold of. Just check out the internet, or scrap-yards.

You name it, it won't work.

Bought this as a learner car for my son. Mint condition bodywork, but engine is a complete lemon. Would be a practical classic, if it ever drove.

Complete bucket of spanners.

Water pump, and a couple of exhausts the only problems in 21 years.

Looks great, drives great, comfortable, fast, well built and reliable. Whyowhyowhy did they start making Rover 216's instead?....

Clutch, rear camshaft seal, worn carbs, some minor rusting.

Lucky to buy one in good condition (body wise). Mechanically in need of work due to previous owners poor maintainance. Very quick car even by today's standards. Fuel economy not so great however at 23-30MPG. Great fun to drive.

Clutch, 1st/2nd gear synchro hubs, steering rack.

Solid and fairly reliable, relatively cheap to run. Seats are incredibly comfortable, both front and rear, and interior is pleasantly upmarket. Very light (unassisted) steering. A little rust-prone, but engine's still going after 102K without fault. Rather prone to eating synchromesh.