Triumph Italia 2000 GT, 1959-1963

So what exactly is the Italia?

The Italia 2000 GT (to call it by its full name) was produced over the period 1959 to 1963. Produced is a relative term when it comes to Italias, since something less than 300 were ever made. "Serious" marketing efforts in the U.S. included each original owner having to sign a contract that included among its clauses the fact that no body panels or trim pieces were available as spares! Couple that fact with the $5000 list price, which was perilously close to that of an E-type Jag or fuelie Corvette, and you can imagine that the average U.S. sports car buyer didn't exactly beat down the doors to purchase one. Some cars sat on dealer's lots for over two years before being discounted and eventually purchased.

 

Jamie & Cheri Palmer's car

Jamie & Cheri Palmer's car



Dave Hutchison's recently refurbished example

Dave Hutchison's recently refurbished example

Italias were produced by a combination of Standard-Triumph (rolling, engined chassis and components), and Vignale (body manufacture). The Italia was produced with the blessing of Standard-Triumph, but was not an official Triumph model.

Further information about the Italia includes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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