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| − | '''Italia 2000 Coupé. 1959–62 (prod. 297 approx.). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1991 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Hand-made, rebodied [[Triumph TR3]], with attractive Michelotti-designed bodies by Vignale, shown at Torino in 1958. Made under contract to Ruffino SpA. Never officially a [[Standard]]–[[Triumph]] model, particularly after [[Leyland]] Motors’ takeover and the company’s withdrawal of support. Often referred to as ''Triumph Italia''. Very expensive when new, and not popular; underpowered considering the price, though reasonably competent. | + | '''Italia 2000 Coupé. 1959–62 (prod. 297 approx.). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1991 cm³ (I4 OHV).''' Hand-made, rebodied [[Triumph TR3]], with attractive Michelotti-designed bodies by Vignale, shown at Torino in 1958. Made under contract to Ruffino SpA. Never officially a [[Standard]]–[[Triumph]] model, particularly after [[Leyland]] Motors’ takeover and the company’s withdrawal of support. Often referred to as ''Triumph Italia''. Very expensive when new, and not popular; underpowered considering the price, though reasonably competent. |
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Latest revision as of 10:25, 23 November 2013
Italia 2000 Coupé. 1959–62 (prod. 297 approx.). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1991 cm³ (I4 OHV). Hand-made, rebodied Triumph TR3, with attractive Michelotti-designed bodies by Vignale, shown at Torino in 1958. Made under contract to Ruffino SpA. Never officially a Standard–Triumph model, particularly after Leyland Motors’ takeover and the company’s withdrawal of support. Often referred to as Triumph Italia. Very expensive when new, and not popular; underpowered considering the price, though reasonably competent.
Manufacturing location: Torino, Italy
Marque: Italia
