These were proper beasts in their day, a very light car with that huge six pot up front made them tail happy esp in the wet where the rear wheels on a rough wet road could flip out in a second but they were awesome to drive despite the wet concerns. Parts of the Vitesse/Herald survived with the Reliant Robin when Reliant bought the tooling for the seats and steering columns and used the standard BMC 10 inch wheels and hubs as seen on Mini's. My grandfather's prized beast he used to use to tow a 4 berth caravan up to Scotland several times a year and the car just loved it, some people did retrofit a 2.5 engine in there for max poke. The six cylinder 2.0 btw lived on as the Rover 2300 engine in the SD1's.
I kept thinking, "Get out from under there!" I've been following along as I've had time from your oldest vlog forward. I admire your ambition. I admire more your sense of design -- you like things that are interesting. But this Vitesse? Break it for parts, please, I'll even beg!
I'd keep the Vitesse over the Saab. It needs jademuttley to restore it. He specialises in the chassis Triumphs. It's interesting, from some angles, there are hints of the Triumph Mayflower razor edges.
I ll take a look on Car and Classic to see your price ...but I restored one 5 years ago and it's still a fab car! They go so well and are quick!! I had the cylinder head done to take unleaded and can do my annual holiday road trip to Devon and Cornwall...about 190 miles away on only £25 petrol. That's amazingly good...for also driving fast! (...to the limits.)
It's the SPORT VERSION With Vented & Drained Chassis. They left the Factory like that. Too much Steel will increase the weight. Don't weld it up. BL Cost cutting, - Leave the Metal Rusty. Just imagine How Hard it will Be to Restore that car with ALL it's Original Rust ??
Still quite original, interesting that once on the hoist you were digging into a rotten body with a screw driver, not exactly a safe practice. Need to consider a budget before committing, or using for parts as a donor car. If attempting a serious restoration, probably safe to remove fuel tank a fuel lines incl engine and put on a rotisserie a bit like an Envoy Epic ( Canadian Vauxhall Viva ) I saw recently, not a quick fix or to be under estmated, good luck whatever you decide.
I kinda get your concern. However I always bounce a car when it's put on the two poster. So if the weight of the car plus some bouncing isn't going to dislodge it then poking a medium sized screwdriver into the body is probably going to be ok. Either way it's sold now as I've got a Saab to finish.
These were proper beasts in their day, a very light car with that huge six pot up front made them tail happy esp in the wet where the rear wheels on a rough wet road could flip out in a second but they were awesome to drive despite the wet concerns. Parts of the Vitesse/Herald survived with the Reliant Robin when Reliant bought the tooling for the seats and steering columns and used the standard BMC 10 inch wheels and hubs as seen on Mini's. My grandfather's prized beast he used to use to tow a 4 berth caravan up to Scotland several times a year and the car just loved it, some people did retrofit a 2.5 engine in there for max poke. The six cylinder 2.0 btw lived on as the Rover 2300 engine in the SD1's.
I kept thinking, "Get out from under there!" I've been following along as I've had time from your oldest vlog forward. I admire your ambition. I admire more your sense of design -- you like things that are interesting. But this Vitesse? Break it for parts, please, I'll even beg!
Don't worry mate she's gone! Got far more interesting and less rotten stuff to do.
You are a brave man being under that on a hoist with a chassis and body in that condition.
It did cross my mind!
I'd keep the Vitesse over the Saab. It needs jademuttley to restore it. He specialises in the chassis Triumphs. It's interesting, from some angles, there are hints of the Triumph Mayflower razor edges.
I've sold the Vitesse now, I'm a bigger fan of the Saab to be honest. I loved the Vitesse as well, but prefer the solidity and quirkiness of the Saab
Hello there! Any updates on selling the Triumph or keeping it? Hope things go well with whatever you try to do.
Hello! I've decided to sell, as I want to put my time and effort into the Saab. It's for sale on Car and Classic if you're interested!
@@britishswedishresto9577 I wish! I lack the cash atm. I tinker with my subaru every now and again; that's enough for me for now!
I ll take a look on Car and Classic to see your price ...but I restored one 5 years ago and it's still a fab car! They go so well and are quick!! I had the cylinder head done to take unleaded and can do my annual holiday road trip to Devon and Cornwall...about 190 miles away on only £25 petrol. That's amazingly good...for also driving fast! (...to the limits.)
A great car those Triumph Vitesses! How could anyone let it get in that state?
It's sad to see it in such a state! I think it was just left in a barn and forgotten about.
Fix it you know you want to, and you're more than capable.
I have subscribed in hope 🙏
My chassis was worse.. Still going strong & on the road 20 years later
What happened too the Saab
Going back on the Saab tomorrow! Video will come soon after
Nice and crusty ! Plenty of welding required there mate !
It's the SPORT VERSION With Vented & Drained Chassis.
They left the Factory like that.
Too much Steel will increase the weight. Don't weld it up.
BL Cost cutting, - Leave the Metal Rusty.
Just imagine How Hard it will Be to Restore that car with ALL it's Original Rust ??
Still quite original, interesting that once on the hoist you were digging into a rotten body with a screw driver, not exactly a safe practice. Need to consider a budget before committing, or using for parts as a donor car. If attempting a serious restoration, probably safe to remove fuel tank a fuel lines incl engine and put on a rotisserie a bit like an Envoy Epic ( Canadian Vauxhall Viva ) I saw recently, not a quick fix or to be under estmated, good luck whatever you decide.
I kinda get your concern. However I always bounce a car when it's put on the two poster. So if the weight of the car plus some bouncing isn't going to dislodge it then poking a medium sized screwdriver into the body is probably going to be ok. Either way it's sold now as I've got a Saab to finish.
Good luck with the Saab, a safer bet.
Scrap
Not worth the effort