The Triumph TR6 is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive classic British roadsters. This sports car has muscular looks, a real chassis and a lovely dark growling six-cylinder in-line engine. Former Top Gear presenter James May called the TR6 ‘the blokiest bloke’s car ever built’. Be warned, this car is only suitable for tough men […]
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DOT 5 brake fluid in your classic car? Don’t do it!
Although at Dandy Classics we are always interested in innovative products for classic cars, we have a rather traditional approach in our workshop. Our cars were designed to be serviced in a certain way, and one needs to respect that while also taking into account the many innovations in lubricants, coolants and other fluids. Take […]
Triumph TR2 better than new after epic restoration
The term barn find, although much used these days, does not completely apply to the 1955 Triumph TR2 featured here. We bought this car 3 years ago in Idaho, USA. It had been parked outside under a tarp, awaiting better days. The short door TR2 was battered up after a rough life as a track […]
Triump TR6 parts: what are the TR6’s weaknesses?
With today’s spare parts availability, mechanical problems on a Triumph TR6 are relatively easy to repair. We at Dandy Classics have many Triumph TR6 parts in stock. Thanks to workshop manuals and various internet forums, even unexperienced mechanics can already perform many basic repairs themselves. But what are the most common weaknesses you should pay […]
New arrival: 2 Triumph TR3A’s for restoration
2 new project cars came in this week. Both of these TR3A Triumphs came out of the same barn in Ohio, where they were stored for decades. Currently looking for new owners, who have what it takes to take these cars back to former glory. More information on the 1959 Triumph (yellow car) can […]