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The bibliography is in alphabethical order. A number of these books may now be out of print.
All official documentation is kept in a seperate page.
Alder, Trevor:
Triumph 2000 Mk1 & Mk2
Transport Source Books Limited, 32 Springhurst Close, Ipswich IP4 5NU,
England
1992
Roadtests, articles and adverts.
Alder, Trevor:
Triumph 2500 & 2.5 Mk1 & Mk2
Transport Source Books Limited, 32 Springhurst Close, Ipswich IP4 5NU,
England
1992
Roadtests, articles and adverts.
Ball, K.:
Triumph 2000 Mk 1 1963-69 Autobook
Autobooks Ltd, Golden Lane, Brighton BN1 2QJ,
England
Alternative to the factory manual, for the Mk 1.
Ball, K.:
Triumph 2000 Mk 2 1969-77 Autobook
Autobooks Ltd, Golden Lane, Brighton BN1 2QJ,
England
ISBN 0 85147 667 8
Alternative to the factory manual, for the Mk 2.
Clarke, R.M.:
Triumph 2000/2.5/2500
Brooklands Books, 'Holmerise', Seven Hills Road,
Cobham, Surrey KT11 1ES, England
ISBN 0 946489 23 8
Good collection of period road tests.
Dodd, Cecil R.
The Petrol Fuel Injection Book for Automobiles
Tractor & Mechanical Publications Pty Ltd,
267 Sussex Street, Sydney 2000, NSW, Australia
ISBN 909969 99 X
The Lucas mark II injection is described. Several important
areas, like
calibration of the metering unit, is not convered.
Hosie, T.G.:
Triumph 2000, 2500 & 2.5PI Owners Handbook
Haynes Publishing, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7JJ,
England
ISBN 0 85696 403 4
For the glove compartement.
Jones, R.M.:
Triumph 2000, 2500 and 2.5 Owners Workshop Manual
Haynes Publishing, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7JJ,
England
Home page:
http://www.haynes.com/
ISBN 0 85696 611 8
Alternative to the factory manual, for all models.
Seems to be currently out of print.
Kastner R.W.:
Competition Preparation Manual, TR-250, TR5, TR-6
Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc, Competition Dept.
1968, Revised 1980
Widely referenced tuning manual, although somewhat outdated
in certain areas. Everything on engine tuning also applies for the 2.5 saloon.
Available from
The Roadster Factory.
Macartney, John:
In the Shadown of my Father - Life at Triumph
John Macartney, Stretton-on-Fosse, Merton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
1998
Memories from the Standard Motor Company, 1921 to 1972.
Available from the
Register Bookshop.
Newson, Dave et.al:
Triumph 2000/2500/2.5 Service Notes
The Triumph 2000/2500/2.5 Register,
c/o Alan Crussell, 10 Gables Close, Chalfont St. Peter, Bucks. SL9 0PR,
England
Email:
t2000register@compuserve.com
1995
Collected service notes from 'Six Appeal'. Simply indispensible
for anyone servicing and repairing these cars; A natural and mandatory
companion to the official
Repair Manual.
Available only via the
Register Bookshop.
Olyslager, P.:
Triumph 2000 Saloons and Estate Cars from 1963
Thomas Nelson and Sons Limited, 36 Park Street, London W1,
England
1971
An alternative to the glove compartement handbook.
Robson, Graham & Langworth, Richard:
Triumph Cars From Tri-car to Acclaim
Motor Racing Publications Ltd, Unit 6, The Pilton Estate, 46 Pitlake,
Croydon CR0 3RY, England
ISBN 0 947981 28 4
Very thorough description of the entire Triumph history, including
much interesting material on prototypes and background for decisions
made.
Robson, Graham:
Triumph 2000 and 2.5 PI The Complete Story
The Crowood Press, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 2HR,
Great Britain
ISBN 0 85223 854 2
The definitive Triumph 2000 history, the author being
closely involved during his time as Standard-Triumph competitions manager.
Available via the
Register Bookshop.
Robson, Graham:
The Works Triumphs 50 years in motorsport
G.T. Foulis & Company, c/o Haynes Publishing, Sparkford, Nr. Yeovil,
Somerset BA22 7JJ, England
ISBN 0 85429 926 2
A must for everyone interested in Triumph racing; much material
on the big saloons.
Available via the
Register Bookshop.
Thomas G.:
Tuning Manual
for Standard Triumph Cars Produced between 1959 & 1980
G J Thomas, GT Special Tuning Products, Coventry, England
1986
Really excellent, 2.0 and 2.5 litre engine tuning very thoroughly
explained.
Also includes much material on tuning of saloon transmissions, suspension
and brakes.
TriumphTune Performance Manual
TriumphTune,
22-28 Manor Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1YB, England
1992
Full of advice, especially on engine tuning.
Vizard, D.:
Theory and practice of cylinder head modifcation
Motor Racing Publications Ltd, Unit 6, The Pilton Estate, 46 Pitlake,
Croydon CR0 3RY, England
ISBN 0 85113 066 6
Very detailed. In addition to general theory, includes guidance for
early 2000, as well as late 2000 and 2500 engines.
Young, D.:
Advertising Triumph (Saloon Cars) 1947-1981
Yesteryear Books, 60 Woodville Road, London NW11 9TN, England
ISBN 1 873078 10 2
Interesting collection of advertisements, much on the 2000.
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Latest update: July 12th 2000