In the early 1950s, Triumph was a little-known name in North America, and if they were known, it was likely for their 1800 and 2000 Roadsters, a kind of semi-sporty touring car – you could call it the Lexus SC400 convertible of its day, perfect for a drive to the country club to play a round of golf. As often happens, this car shared its basic bits with a sedan version. Both looked like they dated back to pre-war times, but were in fact manufactured just after World War 2. That said, the handsome razor-edge styling of the Renown sedan evoked the larger luxury cars of its time, while the 2-liter Standard Vanguard engine with 68hp tried its best. Check out this 1951 Triumph Renown for sale for $3000 in San Francisco, CA.
Rusty But Trusty 