Car Trivia

[Allen Walker]

I just chose three in which at least one of the main characters had driven a Triumph as their regular mode of transport. I can only think of those that I mentioned plus Bergerac. Any more?

[Rob B]

I just chose three in which at least one of the main characters had driven a Triumph as their regular mode of transport. I can only think of those that I mentioned plus Bergerac. Any more?

You win that 1 alan, those are the 3 i had in mind. Bergerac is of course the other prime example but rent-a-ghost reguarly featured a Triumph Herald, one of the main characters in boon drove a mk3 spit (cant remember characters name), Rhona in 2.4 children drove a mk2 pi and then later a mk3 spitfire. PC Rowan and his wife had a herald in the 1st couple of series of Heartbeat.

[Allen Walker]

Two GT cars from the 70s/80s had a very similar cubic capacity: 5343cc and 5340cc. Name them.

[Jonathan Lewis]

Jaguar XJS (5343cc)
Aston Martin V8 (5340cc)

[Alec]

Hello Jonathan,

eight minutes, that must deserve a bonus?

Alec

[Mike Stevens]

Name 3 TV Shows that feature(d) a Triumph Car.

I'm late for this I know, but in OFAH, Hull and back, right at the end when Slater is (unknowingly) being driven to be arrested, their Granada is passed by a white Stag (with the top down) which is in shot for about 2 seconds.

Now, how sad is knowing that?

Cheers,
Mike.

[Jonathan Lewis]

eight minutes, that must deserve a bonus?

To revert to the 'Triumphs in TV Shows' question, I think that there may have been one other where a Triumph was regularly driven by the main character - again, a series from the 1970s called "Hazell" (?) where the namesake character drove a Stag.

Does that put me back ahead in the sadness stakes?

[Allen Walker]

I hesitate to say this, knowing your encyclopedic knowledge on all things automotive, but it's your turn to pose a question, Jonathan.

[Jonathan Lewis]

"encyclopedic knowledge"??? Me, I know nothing!!!

OK, my starter for ten (and following from your lead, Allen ):

Jaguar’s V12 is sometimes credited as being the first British series-production engine of its kind for passenger car use. Actually, at least two others preceded it. Whose were they? (and, as a really obscure bonus, can you identify the link between them?)

[Charles H]

The Daimler double six of 1926 is one. Can't think of another! Only the Sunbeam V12 land speed car....which isn't really a production car!