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The article focuses on the development and restoration of the Triumph T100R motorcycle for the Daytona 200 road race in 1967. Topics discussed include the challenges faced by Triumph in preparing for the race, the improvements made to the T100R engine and frame, and the ultimate victory of rider Buddy Elmore in the race.

The article offers information about the relationship between Triumph and BSA, two motorcycle manufacturers that were part of the BSA Group in the 1950s. Despite their close proximity, the companies operated independently and disregarded opportunities for collaboration. It mentions the lack of synergy between the two brands was evident, and it wasn't until 1969 that the separate sales operations in the U.S. were merged.

The author tells about his love for old cars and trucks. He recalls owning his first war which was a 1947 Oldsmobile which he used during his college, as well as a 1958 Ford, a 1971 Plymouth Satellite, Dodge, Chrysler, and a 1974 Triumph four-door sedan which he used after receiving a Fulbright grant to Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand in 1989.

The article evaluates several automobiles including the Triumph Herald, the Vauxhall Astra Mk2, and the Land Rover Freelander.

The article evaluates several motorcycles including the Speed Triple R from Triumph, the FZ-10 from Yamaha, and the S1000R from BMW.

The article offers information on several classic cars including the Mayflower , the TR2, and the Herald Coupé from Triumph .

The article offers information on the Triumph GT6 automobiles of Neil Fletcher, Mike Titchen and Andy Carr which were redesigned by replacement of dashboard, seats of the automobile, and replacement of engines.

The article explores the history of the Triumph TR5T, a unique trail bike created by blending BSA and Triumph components, and highlights its specifications and performance, as well as its participation in the International Six Days Trial. The author reflects on the bike's quality and suggests it would have been even more successful if introduced earlier.

The article evaluates the Triumph Herald 13/60 convertible automobile from Triumph, 1959-1968 Renault Caravelle automobile from Renault SA, and 1949-1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 from Volkswagen AG.

The article evaluates the Triumph 2.5PI automobile from automaker Triumph Motor Co. Ltd.

The article evaluates the Triumph TR5 and TR6 automobiles.

The article evaluates the automobiles Vauxhall Viva GT and Triumph Vitesse 2-Litre.

The article offers a comparison between the Triumph Dolomite Sprint car and the BMW 2002tii car.

The article evaluates four motorcycle cruisers including the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle, Star Vmax, Triumph Rocket III and Victory Hammer S.

The article reports on the Monterey Peninsula car auctions in California held in August 2008. Five auction houses were present for the events. More than thirty-five automobiles exceeded the $1 million mark. A description of cars sold is provided including the 1972 Triumph TR6, the 1950 Jaguar XK120 and the 1990 Ferrari F40.

This article presents the author's remembrances of the automobiles he has owned in his life. He recalls 42 different cars, starting with a 1938 Vauxhall and including a 1934 Triumph. He describes several mishaps and failed attempts at rebuilding his dilapitated vehicles and becoming one of the earliest owners of a Toyota.

The article discusses the highlights of the 1974 Wimbledon Men's and Women's Singles Tennis Championships. The tournament was won by engaged couple Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors. Evert beat her doubles partner Olga Morozova of the Soviet Union, 6-0, 6-4, giving Evert her 36th win in a row and seventh straight tournament championship. Connors won over veteran Ken Rosewall, 6-1, 6-1, 6-4. The couple won a combined total of 40,000 U.S. dollars and two 6,000 U.S. dollar Triumph automobiles.

The article evaluates the Triumph Roadster car from Standard Motor.

The article discusses customization of 1960 Triumph TR3A car like supporting the input shaft, rebuilding the dizzy with an advance curve, and the clutch splines.

The article lists cars and motorbikes run by the magazine's staff and contributors including 1955 Jaguar XK140 by Robert Coucher; 1960 Triumph TR3A by Andrew English; and 1981 BMW 323i Top Cabrio by Sanjay Seetanah.

The article offers information on the Texas Bureau of Repossession Investigation which started in 1973 and run by Gene Wilson in Texas. It cites the experience of Ken and Dennis, who work with the Bureau, wherein they repossessed a green 1976 Triumph TR-6 convertible due to the failure of the owner to comply on the monthly payments of about 153 dollars for two months. It mentions that Laura Jean, eldest daughter of Wilson and wife of Ken, takes calls from potential clients who are mostly auto dealers, credit unions and banks. It notes that repossessing vehicles as a job is very dangerous but as long as one is working on behalf of an agency or bank, then there is no breach of the peace.

The article reports that Italy is demanding that the European Commission (EC) settle what percentage of local content a product must contain to be conceived as "made in Europe" and thus exempted from quotas and tariffs, a move could have a large impact on the future economic relations of Japan with the West. It says that Italy charged that Japan is giving them unfair market advantage by using minimal local content and more low-cost Japanese components, such as BL Ltd.'s Triumph Acclaim.

The article offers news briefs related to the automobile industry. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) might revive its Triumph automobile, to achieve the company's sales target as outlined by its chief executive officer Norbert Reithofer, in the company's annual general meeting. The museum of Mercedes-Benz AG in Germany, has been officially recognized as housing the world's strongest artificially generated tornado. Ferrari SpA has extended its FXX Client Test Drivers program until 2009.

Presents an anecdote about the sale of a 1972 Triumph TR-6 automobile. Presence of a rust hole in the footwell of 27-year-old car; Advertisement of the automobile in the newspaper; Usefulness of the car for someone in need of car parts for another TR-6.

Presents the author's account of ownership of a Mazda Miata automobile and purchase of a Triumph TR4 automobile due for restoration. Description of the TR4; Use of the Miata as a parts runner for the TR4 restoration.

(Bloomberg) -- This Pointy British Coupe Is a Better Investment Than a Jaguar Inside, the plastic components in its cabin lacked charm - the TR8's predecessors had wooden trim - but the car was spacious and practical, with such modern accoutrements as air conditioning and proper ventilation. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews automobile including 1989 Porsche 911/ 930 Turbo Body Speedster from Porsche; Ferrari F40 LM from Ferrari; and 1967 Triumph TR5 from Triumph.

In this article, the author highlights his experience of repairing fuel filter of 1965 Triumph 2.5 P automobile.