Triumph Acclaim 30th anniversary

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Triumph Acclaim 30th anniversary

#1 Post by Toledo Man » Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:27 pm

The Triumph Acclaim was oficially launced on the 7th of October 1981. To mark the 30th anniversay a few of us Acclaim owners would like to get as many Acclaims as possible together opposite the gates at Cowley (the old Morris factory).

Neil, if you're reading this would it be possible to give this event some coverage in the October edition of the mag?
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Re: Triumph Acclaim 30th anniversary

#2 Post by Aar0sc » Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:48 pm

TSSC have got a column this month about Acclaims to celebrate :)
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Re: Triumph Acclaim 30th anniversary

#3 Post by bent8rover » Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:55 pm

I've no Acclaim, but I'll happily drive one of yours up for you
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Re: Triumph Acclaim 30th anniversary

#4 Post by JPB » Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:57 pm

Aar0sc wrote:TSSC.... Acclaims... celebrate...
:shock:
Well there are some words I never anticipated seeing in the same phrase.

Good for them though, the Acclaim seems to be enjoying quite a bit of interest at the moment which bodes well for surviving cars, of which more seem to appear on eBay by the day. :)
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Re: Triumph Acclaim 30th anniversary

#5 Post by Aar0sc » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:46 am

JPB wrote:
Aar0sc wrote:TSSC.... Acclaims... celebrate...
:shock:
Well there are some words I never anticipated seeing in the same phrase.

Good for them though, the Acclaim seems to be enjoying quite a bit of interest at the moment which bodes well for surviving cars, of which more seem to appear on eBay by the day. :)
Haha I asked some of the local members what they'd say if I brought an Acclaim along - the replies were "Can you park with the moderns?" "who brought a Honda?" and "ARGH IT'S HIDEOUS!" :P

I did see TWO at one of the TSSC runs; so they can't be that unpopular - apparently they're a good starter Triumph... :lol:
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#6 Post by Martin Evans » Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:36 pm

Like it or not, it was the last car to carry the Triumph badge. Don't know when I last saw one.
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Re: Triumph Acclaim 30th anniversary

#7 Post by rich. » Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:19 pm

ah but is it a classic :lol:
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Re: Triumph Acclaim 30th anniversary

#8 Post by JPB » Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:44 pm

rich. wrote:ah but is it a classic :lol:
Don't start. FFS don't. :lol:

Much less subjectively; it is a light, pleasant to drive FWD car that has comfy front seats and a radio. :)
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Re: Triumph Acclaim 30th anniversary

#9 Post by MG Mal » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:46 pm

Toledo Man.

if your available on the 17th /18th of september , Im holding a meet at my barn nr Wetherby.

If you can make it, I would appreciate it if you brought any part no. listings you may have, as I believe there is plenty of Accliam stuff there.

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Re: Triumph Acclaim 30th anniversary

#10 Post by rich. » Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:01 pm

JPB wrote:
rich. wrote:ah but is it a classic :lol:
Don't start. FFS don't. :lol:

Much less subjectively; it is a light, pleasant to drive FWD car that has comfy front seats and a radio. :)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:



ive always fancied an acclaim
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