The stag is one of those cars that you appreciate the more you drive it a satisfying and spirited car to drive fast, concluded autocar in 1970, although it had reservations about the grip. Proposals developers were successful in that used the new compact vshaped eightcylinder engine s0hc, unitary design for added strength ch. The italian styling, v8 engineperformance and triumph brand should have guaranteed success but a rushed implementation led to the car quickly gaining a poor reputation and sales were disappointing. But in the 1971 diamonds are forever film sean connery drives one to amsterdam an early press car rvc 435h, which still survives and it looks a proper 007 motor with its handsome michelotti lines. Even though production ended after 7 years, philip and ant are working to revive the triumph stag. For the love of cars is a onehour automotive show starting in 2014 on channel 4 in the united kingdom. Tim and fuzz head to portsmouth on a mission to rescue injured former navy diver morgans 1976 triumph stag and, hopefully, put a smile back on his face this episode is subtitled 45 mins play. This affectionate tribute to some cars that range from the much loved to the frequently derided yes triumph stag, were looking at you, is hosted by actor phil glenister and straight mancar restoration guru ant anstead.
We really like maurices style, with a nice blend of timeless mercedesbenz models and quirky british motors, like the triumph stag, trapped in the middle of it all. Philip meets comedian and car fan alexei sayle and pits the stag against a jaguar etype. Triumph classic cars stag for sale car and classic. For the love of cars triumph stag tv episode 2014 imdb. Find out when for the love of cars is on tv, including series 1episode 1. For the love of cars is a onehour automotive show first broadcast in 2014 on channel 4 in the united kingdom. Model triumph stag appeared on the market in 1970 and immediately became his win. Watch for the love of cars online full episodes of season 2. Watch for the love of cars online full episodes of. Registration is not necessary if you just wish to view the forums. Alternator has been relocated to make room for an electric water pump at bottom, rhs. The prestigious project, mentioned above, gave birth to the triumph stag in 1970. Of these, the slantfour made it into production first but all initial production was sold to saab for their 99, and it was the v8 that first appeared in a triumph car, initially as a 2.
There are rattles and shakes, groans and moans as it cries out for you to slow down and get back to cruising again. Triumph stag achieves full racing domination in south carolina. Regardless of the time of day, you cant slow down toms hunt for interesting cars and stories. Watch for the love of cars season 1 now on your favorite device. Car runs and drives, has had a basic service and new tyres all parts still with the car, all chrome work, all door cards etc. Mar 26, 2020 the prestigious project, mentioned above, gave birth to the triumph stag in 1970. The first of these beautiful 3 litre v8 cars was produced in 1970 which became known as the mk 1.
Car was perhaps the most critical organ, claiming that the triumph was a bit wishywashy and neither fi sh or fowl but admitted it was an. The car seems to be missing its inner headlamps in one shot. Envisioned as a luxury sports car, the triumph stag was designed to compete directly with the mercedesbenz sl class models. The triumph stag for the love of cars online extra channel 4 channel 4. For the love of cars season 1 episode 3 triumph stag. This is the new tv series by the uk channel 4 dedicated to the most british iconic cars. In the third episode of for the love of cars, phil glenister tells the story of the stag. With philip glenister, ant anstead, johnny goodman. Essentially, the stag created a market niche and although it was phased out in 1977 after a production run of nearly 26,000, it is still viewed as the quintessential. Posted october 28, 2018 in 24 hours of lemons, cars, events, history, news. Watch as the barn find hunter scours a 100car field in. It was early in 1964 when giovanni michelotti asked triumph design chief, harry webster, whether it would be possible possible for the company to donate a used example of the recentlylaunched triumph 2000. Oct 27, 2018 for the love of cars triumph stag documentary hd 3 of 7. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
It started life some time around 1964 as a triumph 2000 which was triumphs family saloon. A cgi version of a triumph stag appears in the 2015 movie highrise. You dont normally think of the familiar triumph stag as a glamorous bond movie car but in the 1971 diamonds are forever film sean connery drives one to amsterdam an early press car rvc 435h, which still survives and it looks a proper 007 motor with its handsome michelotti lines. Triumph stag you dont normally think of the familiar triumph stag as a glamorous bond movie car but in the 1971 diamonds are forever film sean connery drives one to amsterdam an early press car rvc 435h, which still survives and it looks a proper 007 motor with its handsome michelotti lines. The reason for this request was simple michelotti wanted to produce a glamorous oneoff motor show special and use it as a showcase for the emerging. The stag opened up new markets for british leyland the company was well served with both triumph and mg sports cars, but the stag was something else again.
Triumph stag is a classic icon of british sports cars. In early 1973 the mk 2 was produced and from the end of 1972 the mk 1 cars took on some of the mk 2 changes. Previous owner imported the car from tanzania and left it in a barn for 41 years. May 01, 2014 the triumph stag for the love of cars online extra channel 4 channel 4. Once known for its punchy v8 engine and continental good looks, the triumph stag quickly gained a reputation for overheating. The triumph stag for the love of cars online extra. V8 power, four seats and michelotti styling the noble stag has it all. Triumph stag photos one of the models of cars manufactured by triumph you could put all the names of all the british leyland cars of the late in a hat and youd be guaranteed to pull out a despicable, rottentothecore mockery of a car. The land rover series 1 is a seriously iconic british car.
Triumph stag manualoverdrive designed by michelotti as a luxury sports car the stag was enthusiastically received when launched in 1970. Triumph stag you dont normally think of the familiar triumph stag as a glamorous bond movie car. Watch for the love of cars season 1 prime video amazon uk. Apr 10, 2014 an introduction to for the love of cars category. Philip glenister and ant rescue a triumph stag sports car to restore it back to better than new. For the love of cars triumph stag documentary hd 3 of 7 youtube. First, i read the triumph development story on aronline and saw where triumphs chief engineer, harry webster, said he always intended the stag to be born with the proven 2. See more ideas about cars, classic cars and british sports cars.
Find out when for the love of cars is on tv, including series 1episode 3. For the love of cars mini cooper mk1 documentary hd 4 of. Car fanatic philip glenister teams with designer ant anstead on a mission to find classic cars in notsoclassic shape, fix them up and then auction them off. The show is presented by actor and car enthusiast philip glenister with designer and. The triumph stag is a car that represents the best and worst of british motoring. Rugged, simple, but with only just 39,000 made, examples of this national treasure are hard to find. It is meant to show the character of quintessentially british and european cars through both the engineering and the social side of the car. Philip glenister and car designer ant anstead scour the barns and lock ups of britain for wrecked treasures to bring to life. Watch full episodes of for the love of cars and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. See more ideas about british sports cars, classic cars and vintage cars. Triumph stag mk11 manual in white had a full nut and bolt rebuild a few years back and sti.
The intake manifold was part of a kit developed by local kiwi, john parker, who for years was spares secretary of our local triumph stag club. Once known for its punchy v8 motor and continental good looks, the triumph stag soon gained a reputation for. Once known for its punchy v8 engine and continental good looks, the triumph stag quickly gained a reputation for overheating and breaking down. To her there was nothing like the magnificent triple tourist convertible. The stag owners club is a community of like minded people of all ages united by a common. For the love of cars 4od channel 4 the historical researches for this episode has been made by the michelottis archives, whereof im the tutor. Since glenister gets to know each seller during the bargaining process, he uses stories about the car as inspiration to. In 2014 during the first series of channel 4s for the love of cars a 1976 triumph stag is restored in episode 3.
Production ended in 1977 by which time approximately 25,788 had been built. This car was the incarnation of the spirit of british leyland in that set the trends, not follow them. Once known for its punchy v8 motor and continental good looks, the triumph stag soon gained a reputation for overheating and breaking down. It was produced and sold between 1970 and 1978 by the triumph motor company, styled by the italian designer giovanni michelotti. Aug 24, 2017 watch for the love of cars full episodes online. For the love of cars delorean dmc 12 documentary hd 6 of 7 duration.
Introduction the stag was never designed to meet a carefully researched market need. The stag was not a real sports car but more like an open gt, comfortable and fast. Murilee martin, sophie aissen, matt larsen, manos phoundoulakis. Nov 29, 2019 in 20 during the first series of channel 4s car s. For the love of cars triumph stag tv episode 2014 full. Stylist giovanni michelotti who had strong links with the triumph company and had already penned the designs for popular herald and 2000 saloons amongst others. Full body spray back to its original sebring red with black stripes. The triumph stag represents the best and worst of british motoring. Push on in this particular car and its whole world starts to fall apart. For the love of cars is a onehour automotive show first broadcast in 2014 on channel 4 in the. The triumph stag for the love of cars online extra channel 4. In the first episode, featuring the ford escort mexico, glenister seems over the.
Unlike its spitfire baby brother, the stag is more gt cruiser than back road barnstormer, something thats reflected in the multiadjustable driving position. This is one of the nicest stags you will find the interior is in attra. For the love of cars triumph stag documentary hd 3 of 7. But triumphs fourseater droptop has never been seen as sexy as other classics like the mercedes. Starting with episode 2 of series 2, phil and ant pick up on other peoples car restoration projects that. Non members with an interest in the triumph stag may avail of a 30 day trial membership of the forum. Ant anstead and actor and car enthusiast philip glenister explore the character of. The stag owners club, please see our website for contact details. Find out when for the love of cars is on tv, including series 1 episode 1. Fuzz and tim visit suffolk to secretly restore a charismatic but wornout 1928 austin 12 tourer. Find out when for the love of cars is on tv, including series 1 episode 3. How is it the most important episode of the first series is not available. Glenister finds vehicles that he can get for the right price and brings them into the shop for anstead to restore.