1978 TRIUMPH DOLOMITE 1500 HL

The Triumph Dolomite 1300 (1976-1980) was the budget option. 1.3 litre with 58hp. Values from £3k.

2000/2500/Dolomite: Engine: Straight-six (2000/2500) or slant-four (Dolomite). Generally reliable. PI injection complex. Rust: Main enemy on all. Monocoque - sills are structural. Check sills, floors, inner/outer wings, A-posts, rear arches. Build quality: BL era variable. Values: Solid classics, affordable. Budget £1.5-3k annually.

Dolomite Sprint (16-valve pioneer), 2500 PI (injection working), Overdrive, Estate variants, Good rust-free shell