The Triumph Herald became one of the most successful small British cars of its time. The sharp lines though did hide mechanical deficiencies and as a result after just two years Triumph launched a more powerful version in the Triumph Vitesse; it was easily recognisable due to its angled eyebrows above the headlights.

The Triumph Spitfire was another Herald based model; its aim was to compete with the MG Midget and the MGB. Although it boasted a totally different, body by all purposes the Spitfire was a sports version of the Triumph Herald.

Having had great success from the Spitfire Triumph decided to give it the same treatment, it had done to the Herald and launch a more powerful version. The new model was the Triumph GT6, the styling earned great acclaim and it soon bagged the nickname the poor mans E-Type Jaguar.

The Triumph 2000 was the manufacturer's main saloon for 15 years, taking on rover as an executive saloon with fine mechanics and styling.

The Triumph Stag had everything; it was an attractive four seater sports car with good handling and performance. Unfortunately by the time of its release Triumph had merged with BMC to form British Leyland and British Leyland's poor reputation proved to be the Stag's downfall, stopping this model from going on to be the true great it rightfully deserved.