triumphstag - Jalopnik

posts about #triumphstag more →
Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
Jalopnik's 16 Favorite British Leyland and Rootes Group TV Commercials
1972 Triumph Stag
Marital Infidelity Prompts All-Triumph Car Chase
San Diego Serenade: Triumph Stag and Buick LeSabre

Your version of Internet Explorer is not supported. Please upgrade to the most recent version in order to view comments.

Dsmvwl Admin Promote to frontpage Approve user Ban user ×

Zeusnemesis
09/27/09

In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
One last story on the subject of "The Stag."

We had a group of my wife's girlfriends over one night. One of whom hailed from the deep farming area of the midwest. She had heard from my wife that I had two International Harvesters: a pickup and a Scout. Being from farmland, she exclaimed "Hey! That's the only kind of truck my Dad would ever buy! I learned how to drive a stick on an International pickup! Can I see them?" So she drags a gaggle of girls, including my wife, out to the garage where there's a line of vehicles: two Internationals, a '67 Mustang, and the Stag.

The midwestern girl walks down the row and starts explaining to the others, "This one here is an International Truck, we used these on our farms. This other one here is a Scout, we also used these during the winter instead of our cars because they were 4 wheel drive and could go anywhere." Then, moving on to the Stag (which she clearly did not recognize), she looked down at the Stag emblem in the middle of the grille, furrowed her brow while pausing for a moment, and then looked up and proudly exlaimed, "And this one here is a John Deere."

I didn't have the heart to correct her and never have
Reply

the good dr zero promoted this comment Zeusnemesis was starred Zeusnemesis was unstarred

Zeusnemesis
09/28/09

@Zeusnemesis: [jalopnik.com]
Reply

Zeusnemesis was starred Zeusnemesis was unstarred

Leeeeena the Jalopchick
09/26/09

In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
Some say its curves are so alluring that it draws blondes to it like a magnet... and that its original engine was so unreliable that the only way it could possibly move under its own power is with an engine swap.

All we know is, it's called the Stag.
Reply

scroggzilla raids again
09/27/09

@Leeeeena a Jalopchick: That's some nice commentin' there Leeeeena.

Have a Portago.
Reply

the good dr zero
09/28/09

@scroggzilla raids again: I love the expressions of the mechanics - they really look as though they mean business.
Reply

the good dr zero was starred the good dr zero was unstarred

Joe-Btfsplk
09/26/09

In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
The Stag's got a 12 point rack as a hood ornament. Woot!
Reply

FP: Your Volvo is awesome! Anyway promoted this comment Joe-Btfsplk was starred Joe-Btfsplk was unstarred

smalleyxb122
09/26/09

In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
Very nice. I'm a big fan of Triumphs, both cars and bikes, and I'm enough of a non-purist to appreciate the swap. Even though the Stag was never my favorite, it still ranks highly. I'm admittedly biased by my first car being a Spitfire, so the Spitfire takes the top spot in my list of favorite Triumphs, and the GT6 is neck and neck with the TR6 for 2nd/3rd. The Stag comes in a solid 4th with a healthy lead over the TR7/8.

From there, the list becomes one of Triumphs that I have no real desire to own, but like nonetheless, starting with the TR3.
Reply

smalleyxb122 was starred smalleyxb122 was unstarred

tonyola
09/26/09

In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
Closer to what the Stag should have been, though I would have opted for a 215 V8 as originally intended, because of less weight on the front end. The Stag is one of the great should-have-beens in autodom - a fine idea spoiled by lousy execution. Wonder if there's a way to remove that ugly roof-cage without causing the body to wilt like month-old celery?
Reply

tonyola was starred tonyola was unstarred

Zeusnemesis
09/26/09

In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
Shit! What if my wife sees this???? (She's a brunette, you see.)
Reply

skaycog promoted this comment Zeusnemesis was starred Zeusnemesis was unstarred

skaycog was here
09/26/09

@Zeusnemesis:
Tell your wife that this blonde has been given one month to live, and her dying wish was to put a dent in the hood of a Triumph Stag. So, the nice guy that you are obliged her and let her sit on your Stag.
Reply

skaycog was here was starred skaycog was here was unstarred

Alfisted
09/26/09

@Zeusnemesis: Yes, but that's why they call it the Stag. Nicely done.
Reply

Alfisted was starred Alfisted was unstarred

Murilee Martin
09/26/09

@Zeusnemesis: A Stag owner is allowed to be something of a cad.
Reply

Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred

Novaload
09/26/09

@Zeusnemesis: And you have a great sense of humor!
But surely your wife knows about your blonde sister. Right?
Reply

Novaload was starred Novaload was unstarred

JoeHardrock
07/19/09

In reply to Jalopnik's 16 Favorite British Leyland and Rootes Group TV Commercials
Somebody find me a commercial for the Sunbeam Rapier fastback (Sunbeam Alpine GT in the US.) Sexiest British hardtop ever made.
Reply

Armand promoted this comment JoeHardrock was starred JoeHardrock was unstarred

Armand
07/19/09

@JoeHardrock: Actually, it's the second-sexiest. Here's the winner:
Reply

Armand was starred Armand was unstarred

Armand
07/19/09

In reply to Jalopnik's 16 Favorite British Leyland and Rootes Group TV Commercials
Damn... I was going to feign outrage at the relative lack of Rootes Group stuff (actually, both of these ads were made after Rootes had been bought out and turned into Chrysler Europe) but YouTube searches have brought up very little from my favorite British car company. Oh well. Here's a newsreel of the '59 Earls Court Motor Show, with the brand-new Mini and the sleek new 100-mph Sunbeam Alpine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKX5h0QNh1E&feature=channel_page
And here's a newsreel clip of the '63 show, where Rootes introduced Murilee's favorite, the delightful Hillman Imp:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SdnardvyOQ&feature=channel_page
Reply

Armand was starred Armand was unstarred

Armand
07/19/09

@Armand: Dude, what the hell?
1959:
Reply

Armand was starred Armand was unstarred

Armand
07/19/09

@Armand: 1963:
Reply

Armand was starred Armand was unstarred

Murilee Martin
07/19/09

@Armand: My favorite Rootes cars are the Humber Sceptre and Simca Chambord, not the Imp.
Reply

Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred

Armand
07/19/09

@Murilee Martin: Yeah... I remember you referring to it as "the wretched Hillman Imp," so I figured I'd point out how awesome it is.
Reply

Armand was starred Armand was unstarred

Novaload
07/19/09

In reply to Jalopnik's 16 Favorite British Leyland and Rootes Group TV Commercials
The audio on the first one reminded me of why everybody wanted one of these--and launches a Sunday of introspective life review. Maybe I will go whittle one and make it smaller than an old shilling.
Reply

Novaload was starred Novaload was unstarred

that ain't the way to have fun, son
07/19/09

In reply to Jalopnik's 16 Favorite British Leyland and Rootes Group TV Commercials
The freeze-frame from the Triumph TR-6 shows just how good the English got at electrical fires.
Reply

layabout
07/19/09

@can't find no job, that's why I ain't go no...: Nearly as good as the Italians
Reply

layabout was starred layabout was unstarred

Armand
07/19/09

@layabout returns: Nearly, but not quite.
Reply

Armand was starred Armand was unstarred

smalleyxb122
07/19/09

In reply to Jalopnik's 16 Favorite British Leyland and Rootes Group TV Commercials
With all of that Leyland awesomeness, I'm saddened that I've only owned 2 of the cars shown, and the XJ-S only had a brief cameo in the 1977 BL ad. Fortunately, the Spitfire was featured prominently in more than one ad.

It is imperative that I add a Mini, and a TR-6 to my list of previously owned.
Reply

smalleyxb122 was starred smalleyxb122 was unstarred

layabout
07/19/09

In reply to Jalopnik's 16 Favorite British Leyland and Rootes Group TV Commercials
All this BL shite has made this a depressing sunday,where's the dodgy swinging Stag ad? just hope Top Gear picks up tonight.
Reply

Edited by layabout at 07/19/09 12:11 PM layabout was starred layabout was unstarred

A strolling player
07/19/09

@layabout returns: Oh, damn. A ten-hour shift had me forget it's Sunday. I hope I left my home computer VNCable...
Reply

A strolling player was starred

UDMan
06/20/09

In reply to 1972 Triumph Stag
Sorry for the late posting, but I actually had the pleasure of driving one of these rare and wonderful beasts. It was a rather fetching bright red, black top, black woven vinyl interior. The noise of the V-8 was wonderful, but it was equipped with the Borg-Warner automatic, and there were a few problems with it, like the manual choke wouldn't work (the lever inside the compartment snapped off in my hands), and the suspension has a curious creak over most bumps, but all was forgiven with the top down (on a very warm September weekend, as I remember fondly).

Ahhh well, I will never ever own one, so thanks for the memories.
Reply

UDMan was starred UDMan was unstarred

Murilee Martin
06/20/09

In reply to 1972 Triumph Stag
Is it just me, or does the stag on the hood ornament have that "deer in the headlightss" facial expression?

Reply

Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred

Mobius
06/20/09

In reply to 1972 Triumph Stag
Nice vanity plate, btw. But if the owner has to fix everything himself, he'll probably want a different plate.
Reply

Mobius was starred Mobius was unstarred

Earlier discussions Other discussions Show all discussions Show featured discussions only Start a new discussion