Triumph 2000 mk2 - the best car Triumph ever made?!

[@idriveaclassic]

Guess which Wally (spoiler, it was me) said Clubman not Countryman. Bloody Nora, what am I like?! Sorry!

[@georgejohnson1498]

The person who never made a mistake, never did anything! You're fine! Best wishes from George

[@idriveaclassic]

@@georgejohnson1498 thanks George ❤️. It’s annoying because sometimes you’re just ‘copyblind’. Which is exactly why proof readers are very much a thing 😂

[@georgejohnson1498]

@@idriveaclassic If I try to proof my own typing, I read what I intended to write. I guess that is there definition of copy-blind! I always review some time later when I have forgotten exactly what I did write, and spot most of the errors! Best wishes from George

[@therealsimonhicks]

Back in the 80's I had a Clubman and a Countryman. Each cost £30. Those were the days! I converted the Countryman to left hand drive for a trip around Europe. I also had a 2500 S. A most excellent car.

[@grahamthomas4804]

dear Steph That is a TRIUMPH 2000 mark 2, I HAd a mark 1, 2-5 fuel injection what a fabulous car to drive hard and fast the 2000 mark 2. came out in about 1970 nothing comes close to TRiumphs drivability. Thank you. ever tried a Volvo 850 another special car.

[@christopherbaxendale276]

M Dad had a lot of Triumphs from Heralds Mk1 2000 Mk2 2000 finally a 2500. Mum had a Herald. I had a Mk1 Vitesse 2000. Still miss that car and my parents.

[@Adam.Piper62]

As my family own a 2500PI, i can assure you the manual (+ the fuel injection) means they go like a rocket! Loads of torque too which automatics usually sap. I find the Triumph to be a sporting saloon, whereas my 2ltr Rover P6 is much more comfortable. I feel blessed to enjoy both at the same time!

[@chrisk1002]

I totaly agree with you...I used to service the police 2.5 PIs and test drive them...They took off like a rocket!!!..The only down side was the Lukas fuel injection.

[@chrisk1002]

Lucas...I spelt that wrong...:-)

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@chrisk1002 Don't sweat it my friend: Lucas got a lot more a whole lot more, seriously wrong...... Are they still going? I rather doubt it. They seemed stuck in some kind kind of time warp. Someone told me they were a Quaker based family business and abhorred progress...... Probably a myth.

[@timwingham8952]

Lovely lovely cars. The 2.5 S was my favourite. And they are rare beasts these days. Thank you for showing this fine old lady. And the visibility from the drivers seat is exceptional. Fine design.

[@jmpersonal2402]

I loved mine... and it was the same colour. Thanks for the memory.

[@laincis]

My Dad had the 2500 PI version in 1973, that engine sound is totally the best ever and not only when it's running, it has the most unique sound when cranking over too - love those cars!

[@terencejay8845]

My father was forever changing his cars, but I do recall his Triumph 2000 in 'Cactus Green' ( which may have been the interior shade.. )

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Beautiful looking car. IMHO, it's one of Triumph's best looking cars.

[@michaelhalsall5684]

I love the styling, it is still acceptable half a century after the car was introduced. Using the Triumph brand rather than the Standard brand gave the car a sportier image compared with the Vanguard it replaced. I love the front hinged bonnet (hood) This part of the design allows better access to the rear of the engine and is slightly safer as air pressure travelling over the car keeps an unlocked bonnet down. A well designed car!

[@melciveng]

You’re a great presenter Steph. Long live your channel and the old 70s and 80s bangers that you review. Huge nostalgia hit every time!

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks lovie x

[@johnjtm1097]

Hear, hear. As I've said many times, IDAC really should be on TV.

[@melciveng]

@@johnjtm1097 💯

[@leighbennett1961]

​@@johnjtm1097TV is dead

[@mikepretorius6350]

For sure, great video 👍

[@jrbs]

One of the best sounding six cylinder engines in my opinion ❤

[@simonedwards5070]

Except for a fuel injection TR6 in my opinion

[@williamgreer4087]

The Triumph six is my favourite engine sound of all time ❤

[@martinfield1484]

Agree

[@lordleonusa]

I have one of those engines in my Vitesse Convertible

[@Martindyna]

Shame about the unrefined sounding starter motor though.

[@donaljamescaddye3805]

One of our primary school teachers had a Triumph 2000 auto back in the mid 70s - The sound of it was magnificent as he went up the drive of the school - His was blue as well He was a gent and never had to raise his voice- great teacher - Funny how the 2000 suited his demeanor and echoed his personality - as soon as I saw the video thumbnail I was back to the mid 70s and Mr.Breslin ! Good Times!!

[@peterm7548]

Teachers were sufficiently well paid back then to afford a decent car!

[@evanoconnell9448]

Triumphs are still popular in New Zealand. Ive had a 2500tc for 18 years and people always come over for a close look when i take it out. I put it in a show a few weeks ago and it was quite popular. Even amongst some high end V8 stuff.

[@kh23797]

I suddenly recalled hitching home from Norwich CNS (then a boys' school) to our village on a hot summer's day in 1968. A couple stopped to offer me a lift in their Triumph 2000-I even sat up front! Compared to my dad's ancient Ford Consul, this was luxury motoring. We had a school _Internal Combustion Engine_ club for aspiring petrol-heads, where I later gave a talk on the Triumph 2000, comparing the P6. Happy days... Two British cars to be proud of.

[@JH-ck1nr]

My family had two Triumph 2000's and we all loved them.

[@Gmmaika]

Hatten? Warum wurden sie veräussert? Aus Liebe etwa????

[@caw25sha]

My mum had one for 9 years. I still remember every detail 43 years later. Hers was green, I think it was called Forest Green. She kept 2 of those short concrete fence posts in the boot to improve handling, and even made a nice cover for them from an old tartan travel blanket 😀

[@idriveaclassic]

Haha a woman on a mission. Love that.

[@PaddyWV]

My tall and elegant village librarian ran a green Mk1 estate for most of the seventies and into the eighties too. 👍

[@rbnhd1144]

My Dad had a 67 Mk1 in Conifer green, a lovely car.

[@robinforrest7680]

Dad put breeze blocks in his boot 😂

[@Vince_uk]

Now, this is a car I have always loved Steph, absolute class.

[@70mmbobbyj]

Lovely car. I had the pleasure of owning an "R" reg 2500S in the late 1980's

[@ScotchNWry]

Great looking cars. I loved Triumphs of this era.

[@martinclapton2724]

You were on the Wolverhampton-Kidderminster road ! Not far from myself. Nice video Steph. The Triumph 2000 /2500 range had an air of quality about them at the time, and still gave a better quality ride than many -a- modern car today.

[@michaelsandy3353]

Triumph 2000 and Wolverhampton to Kidderminster Road brings back memories in 1978 of seeing the Police using a Triumph 2500 PI chasing a getaway (possibly a cortina!) car along there. God knows how fast they were going, but it was certainly well above the speed limit.

[@baggierols73]

​@@michaelsandy3353yep, can get some speed up on that road lol

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Yep, standard Honda Jazz pulling out driver tactics from the region!

[@WelshyM]

We have a '76 2000TC auto. Love it Steph!

[@salipander6570]

Several Triumphs do look good, but this must be the best one. Really lovely. Michelotti made several pretty cars over the years.

[@danieleregoli812]

What a gorgeous car ❤ love the 2000.

[@woofgbruk5947]

The Rover P6 and Triumph 2000/2500PI were both absolutely stunning looking cars and the estate versions of the Triumph looked really good too.

[@lordleonusa]

We had both, the Rover was more classy and more sporty, but the Triumph was more practical and more robust

[@Dr.Fiendish]

Yes! My dad had one. He said it was the best car he ever had. I wish he'd lived to see this video! (although on a personal note, those wheels are an atrocity and that opening backdrop is horrendous!)

[@christopherstephens6539]

I used to own a 1972 green 2000 Mk.2 auto and later a 2500TC auto in Maroon . They were brilliant cars with that super smooth 6 cylinder engine and great on long journeys. Definitely the best cars from Triumph.

[@johndean958]

I have always loved this model. Thanks Steph. Loved it. John (Australia).

[@coveneyr]

I remember my grandad owned a cream Triumph 2000 Mk 2 and travelling at the back felt so special. The sound of the ignition and seeing that car glide out of its garage will remain special memories forever.

[@waynemarlow8157]

A lovely car. My dad had a Mk1 and a 2500s. Love them!

[@cappaculla]

Nice to see, have a 2500s and it's a wonderful car.

[@paulbeynon9835]

Best car I ever owned, wish I still had it .

[@TheSecurdisc]

We used them in the Met. Police in the late 60's and early 70's. Very comfortable.

[@PaddyWV]

Always loved Triumph dashboards. Especially the Dolomite. You are right about the non ageing thing. Even with the wood, the very curvature of the driver area is timeless.

[@philipmccarthy6175]

Such a good looking car , my family had one , a J reg with leather interior , walnut dash . It looked great and was really comfortable on long journeys.

[@georgejohnson1498]

My Aunty Mary and Uncle Ivor had two of these from Bridge Sollars in Herefordshire. Firstly a Mark One and then a Mark Two like this. After that they got a Volvo 244, which was a much tougher car, but never seemed so luxurious! Lovely memories stirred by this video. Thank you. Best wishes from George

[@malcolmmorton989]

Same engine as my GT6 - and the 2500S was silky smooth

[@waldi2302]

I like this car The GI who lived next door of me in the 80s had a 2000 Mk2, in blue. He took it with him in the US, when he got the order to come home and he still has it.

[@matthyde4734]

Fantastic review Steph 👏 My grandad had the 2500 TC and as a child i always loved the sound it made starting up and running, impressive 😊

[@cortinakias]

A very good selling car in the Greek market as well. Many of these survived till the late 1990s as daily driving cars. I still see 1 being used daily close to where I live, in bad but working condition. In general English cars were very popular in the Greek market until 1980s

[@eadonone]

Yes Robert Muldoon had one nz prime minister from 1975 to 1984 very popular in NZ

[@mancavehobbies6213]

We love Steph....my favourite old banger channel.

[@sashatodhunter7060]

Hello Steph. I love your videos, and especially the detail in which you go into, even such things as seat fabrics in this example. Thanks for sharing your talent and passion.

[@weescotildweescotild6875]

Great video Steph! These great cars are underrated. Michelotti is also an underrated Genius and those gorgeous Triumph sixes were the best engines they made by far.. and sadly the last.. The slant four that followed and its V8 derivative was badly engineered from the start, full of mechanical nonsense and a nightmare for customers..

[@koll789]

The six cylinder engine was very smooth and this was a great saloon car. Best model was the MkII 2500pi manual with overdrive.

[@jonperkins8696]

I just love watching.....and you go into details. Oh, also, I like your outfits.

[@davidperry3234]

Welcome yo the Midlands Steph Great video again another classic well presented

[@grantpratt299]

I had a Triumph 2000 in 1989 and had alot of fun with it. It had the manual trans with the electric overdrive switch in the gear shift liver. it would work even in reverse. it was a two speed planetary gear set up using an electrical engagement system that was located directly behind the manual transmission before the prop shaft.

[@Hattonbank]

Made by Laycock Engineering Sheffield, ultimately part of the GKN group.

[@ThirtyYearstoolate]

I always loved that the shape around the grille/headlights matched the rear.

[@oxfamshop]

Great to see that car . Loved it.

[@peterfriswell2875]

Great cars, I drove my Dad’s several times when it was new in 1978. He had a 2500TC and my uncle had a 2500S. They would have been imported and assembled by Leyland Australia back then I guess.

[@robertp.wainman4094]

My schoolfriend's father had one, which as an Army major he'd regularly use between the UK and Germany. I was so taken with the design, the sound, the ride, but best of all.....the little gearstick mounted overdrive switch - so cool as the six cylinder got into it's stride, to hear the revs drop as overdrive engaged and the car went into cruise!

[@allanmollison6971]

Thanks for sharing Steph 😊👍

[@johnantonaki9438]

The South African version was known as the Triumph Chicane, Stephanie.

[@grandadneal8114]

Because you had to drive it like you were in a chicane so you don't get carjacked?

[@colinhoward74]

The Chicaine was actually the last of the line mk2 , 2.5 straight six , feul injection and a manual 5 speed box

[@edwardkantowicz4707]

What a beauty! Such understated easy elegance about its design...and I think the wheels look lovely as well.

[@pparrker5420]

Her more so I think 😁

[@edwardkantowicz4707]

@@pparrker5420 Steph is lovely as well! She's got great style.

[@robinforrest7680]

After his mk1 NOK 996F, my dad had a mk2 as his company car with Dunlop. GEG 525L identical to this one and the same colour! I loved that car. Both were automatics.

[@tibchy144]

Beautiful piece of history

[@paulbennell3313]

A long time dream car of mine!

[@toucan221]

Nice one, I used to have a white estate 2000, watching you drive this vehicle makes me want one again, thanks

[@JohnKerr-bq3vo]

I luved my Triumph Stag... hahah .. had a Triumph Vitesse also.... both swift motors and stylish for the time...

[@southendparaquest]

Of all the cars my dad owned, this was the one I remembered the most. Think it was one my Dad's faves, too. I loved the interior, and I also remember when dad locked it up on a wet road. Went into the back of a new Fiesta (this was early 80's). Pretty much wrote off the Ford, the Triumph was virtually unscathed, save for a cracked indicator lens.

[@bouzidikara4263]

One of my favorite car of all time is iconic Peugeot 205.

[@koont666]

Had 2.5 overdrive sport British racing green black stag alloys 🇬🇧🇮🇪🍀

[@colinvanderross5825]

Many years ago,my friend here in SA had the same Triumph, oh just being a passenger blows your mind away like if you are in a limo❤great car.❤

[@garethparkin9498]

That's a lovely 2000 Steph

[@paulgtravers]

My first car in 1983, same colour same year. Loved it.

[@johngarner713]

I had a mk 1 Triumph 2000 four speed with overdrive in the 1970s. It was a few years old at the time and I had to do all the servicing etc myself as I was always skint. I still think it was the best car I have ever owned. It was solid and reliable and could cruise at just over a ton according to the spedo. Sadly I got shunted in a queue of traffic and while I was waiting to sort out the insurance I got rammed for a second time a couple of weeks later. I still would like to drive one again just to see if they feel as good today.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

My Mk2 2500 blew an engine mount in the bush in Australia. I improvised a replacement mount with a bit of 4x2 I found to get us the 30 miles to a garage. I was skint too, (just graduated, on first job), and I learned a lot about those b*stard rear hubs and the universal joints. I can afford to buy one now, but I can't afford the garage it deserves 😞 They are magnificent cars.

[@thegreat_I_am]

I had a battleship grey Mk1 2000. It was a great car - quick enough to surprise a few Ford XR3 drivers!

[@keiths314]

A stylish young friend of mine owned a Chicane 2500 Auto when I was young. We had lots of fun driving around with her to all the glamorous nightspots, and to and from sunset picnics on the beach. The style, comfort and effortless performance of that lovely car made it the envy of all our friends! Sadly she sold it when it became expensive and a bit unreliable as it aged.

[@johnjamesmoses]

In New Zealand more Triumph 2000/2500 vehicles were sold per head of population than anywhere else in the world. I was the second owner of a NZ assembled 2000 automatic which I kept for 10 years. Lovely to drive, very comfortable, with superb all round vision , from the drivers seat you could see all four corners , making parking easy.

[@davidhinkson8856]

Always loved these cars! Would love to own one now because to me they always looked so classy yet sporty.

[@steamhammer2k]

I had a Mk 1. 1965, Mk2. 971, Mk 2 1976, Mk2 2500S all manual with over drive in my time, I loved them all and I knew when you got to drive one you would as well. It`s a different world of driving the 6 cylinder has so much torque at low revs and so forgiving makes enjoy the drive wherever you are going. Thanks for sharing your drive it brought back so many good memories.

[@phillipdonnelly6430]

I loved mine. We had 3 in the family. My oldest brother took his 65 plate 2000 and planted the 2500 engine it running on twin strombergs. It took us a while but it worked.

[@a11csc]

what a beauty

[@rogergrey7761]

My father had a 2.5PI Estate with manual +o/d. Annoyingly this was while I was at university, but I did manage to drive Mum, Dad and me from South Yorkshire to Guildford on one occasion. I’ve driven all sorts of car since then, circa 1969, and I still think it was one of the best. Sadly dad decided it was too powerful for him but we changed it for a 2000 Mk2. From memory, that was our fifth and final Triumph. Happy memories!

[@gwheregwhizz]

Those seats rubbing against a brown pair of BHS crimplene flares. Enough static electricity to solve the energy crisis.

[@marklaroche7981]

I have owned several, 2000, 2000 tc. 2500. 2500 tc, 2500 s and the 2500 pi. Some are still on the road today. Loss of garage ended my ownership in the end. Check out the triumph 2000 register.

[@mcceight7885]

I bought a 1973 Manual w/OD 2000TC mk2 in 1979 for £925, in BR Green. I was 21, and it was the best built, most solid car that I have ever owned, and I have had a few prestige cars over the years. I currently drive a selection of Mercedes, and a SC Jaguar V8.

[@stevefriswell5422]

I had one, that exact colour. Still miss it lots of years later

[@robertjames6640]

I had a Triumph 2000 as a company car in the 70s: it was the model with twin Strombergs and its performance was well below that of other 6 cylinder cars. Nicely built and finished but a bit of a plug. Later I purchased a TR6 with the 2.5 PI FI engine: much more powerful but it appeared to be a candidate for rear main bearing failure. Love your tests: most I agree with your opinion but not where this Triumph is concerned.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

The warning light cluster in those Triumphs is a work of art. I owned a 2.5PI, a Stag and then a 2500TC, and you've made me nostalgic.

[@davidshattock9522]

Loved mine too

[@lordleonusa]

My Dad had an October 1974 2000TC Auto, badged as a 2000 Mk.2 for 12 years, it was also Sapphire Blue, and we absolutely loved that car, not quite as powerful as the Rover 2000TC that it replaced, but much more practical, smooth, and reliable. In South Africa, it was called the Chicane.

[@darrensmith6999]

Handsome Car and a beautiful example. I have a Hand Book and Brochure in my collection.

[@rodhili3946]

You're on good form Steph 👌 The directors of the company I worked for had the last 3 Triumph 2000's off the assembly line, it'd be about 1977

[@idriveaclassic]

Oh really?! Good taste!

[@mattw8332]

Discontinued in July 1977.

[@mike32605]

Loved this cars, I Met Policie used these👍👍

[@pauloconnor7951]

Great test. My Dad owned 5 in a row; up to the 2.5 . Yes awesome - quality cars !!!

[@reloading_and_gun_channel]

Nothing rattles, I'll tell you what, that's a novelty on a British car, you, girl are brilliant !!!

[@robertlambert8719]

Definitely Triumph's best car! Strong 6 cylinder engine driving the back wheels, excellent ride; what's not to like? I remember working on them and driving them way back in the early 80s. Only thing I remember as not so good was the handbrake! As an aside, who remembers nylon sheets as a child? Awful things that slid about, kept you hot all the time and finally threw you out of bed!! I like the Triumph's interior though. Can't remember ever seeing one in blue. A beautiful motor car!

[@richardhunter7363]

My Dad had 2 x 2.5 PIs (he changed then both to TCs to save on fuel) - luckily I passed my test in time to drive the second one and it was a dream and a superb car.

[@stevefrost64]

My late father had a couple of second-hand 2.5 TCs with manual plus overdrive in the 1980's. They were so comfortable to ride in.

[@chriscollins550]

Hi i have seen you and you're moggy parked in Durrington. It's a lovely looking little car.

[@michaellongstaff4624]

My dad had three of these including two mk 2s. I loved driving them, they felt luxurious, sounded great and were so smooth with the 6 cylinders. An uncle had a 2500PI and as a passenger it was the first time I travelled at 100mph!

[@sullysullivan1187]

The car does suit you Steph. You Definitely should get one for yourself.

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Beautiful car, Steph. I can see the styling of the Toledo and Dolomite, as I look at it. Great vid, many thanks.

[@dmorris8661]

I love your videos my friend ,keep them coming !

[@retrowheels73]

My grandad had two of these, my dad's had three, my best friend has had three, his dad has had four and I've owned six, one if who has been in my ownership for 25 years and is currently being restored. They are without a doubt the best cars I've ever owned, and I've been lucky enough to have had some great cars. I've also driven my 2000 down that very same road hundreds if not thousands of times as I only live about a mile away from where you filmed this. The South African version was called the Chicane and sold quite well. I've always thought they looked so much better and sleeker than the P6, they're hugely under rated and very popular with their owners for being extremely usable with great parts availability. Maybe when mine is restored (and modified) I should get in touch and let you take her out for a spin! 😊

[@MartinBaldock]

I worked in sales for Ansteymiles, Triumph Distributor from late 1966 until mid-1968, and got to see/drive the Mk2, even delivering an early one. The Mk1s were pretty good cars anyway, and my favourite was the 2.5PI, my "company car" for a few months was a police demonstrator when we were trying to get Kent Police interested...

[@glenjarnold]

My mate's dad up the road had a cream one with manual transmission and overdrive, beautiful car.

[@idriveaclassic]

I’d love to see one of these in cream.

[@caw25sha]

Honeysuckle I believe.

[@glenjarnold]

@@caw25sha Yes that’s right! Just looked it up 👍🏻

[@leonsteyn6921]

I enjoyed the ride-along thanks. Yes the 2000 Mk2 was manufactured in Cape Town, South Africa by British Leyland. My dad drove one in the early 1970s and I remember it so well.

[@waynemarlow8157]

Fantastic example...problem is finding one as good as this!

[@SeattleSoulFan]

The Triumph 2000 Mark 1 was sold in the USA for a few years in the mid-1960’s. When Triumph’s American dealers were told the 2000 was coming, they weren’t thrilled. They thought that anyone who walked into a Triumph showroom was looking for a roadster, not a big sedan. The 2000’s poor sales suggest that their instincts were right. I’ve never seen a Triumph 2000 or 2500 in the metal, even at a British car show.

[@mrghiax]

After a few months driving the 2000 without power steering you will be unbeatable at arm wrestling Steph! lol