Registration - JR4766

Chassis No. - TBC

M.O.T. - Exempt

Oodmeter - TBC

Wearing her patina wonderfully, this example of Triumph’s Gloria Vitesse saloon “Twelve” is offered at no reserve. Under the bonnet, ‘JR 4766’ is running on a Triumph Spitfire 1500 Twin Cam engine - fully reconditioned - paired with a manual gearbox. The exterior paint and bodywork have deliberately been left as much as possible, but don’t let the effect fool you; this Gloria is mechanically sound.

The Gloria has been the subject of a significant and conscientious restoration, with the chassis, flooring, and brakes all thoroughly reworked. The wire wheels have been blasted and powder-coated, and work has been carried out on certain areas of the bodywork where required, but a careful decision has been made to keep as much of the original as possible. It’s why ‘JR 4766’ is considered by the vendor to one of just two remaining with original surviving bodywork. The Spitfire engine offers far more punch than the original Twelve engine, but this unit is offered with the Triumph, complete, and with all parts required to refit should the new owner desire an original powertrain.

Wearing 88 years of patina with pride, it’s just the interior that is in need of some work, with the original blue leather found on the front seats, but requiring restoration on the rear seat base and door cards. This Gloria comes with a well-documented history, including tag on the keys showing the mileage of a service many years ago, which hasn’t gone up much in the meantime. A barn-stored vehicle for many years, the restoration work has been carried out over three years, and there are articles showing its prominence, featuring on the cover of ‘Triumph Pre-1940’ in February 2007 - before the restoration work has been carried out.

· Stunning pre-war Triumph

· Offered at no reserve

· One of only two in as original a condition

The Gloria was introduced by Triumph in 1933, offered in a variety of forms, including saloon, coupe, two-seater, and drop head coupe body styles. The vast majority were powered by a 1.5- or 2.0-litre Coventry Climax engine, tweaked and built under licence by Triumph. The chassis was offered in two lengths, depending on whether the four- or six-cylinder unit was ordered, with production lasting until 1938.