As reckless 17-year old, working at a back street garage in the early 70's, my boss had a Mk 2 2.5 PI estate. I'm sure he wouldn't have been thrilled at my shenanigans when I was sent to collect parts. I remember having a few sphincter-clenching moments. I always loved the beautiful, airy cabin, and low waistline, and it had such a lot of space. The visibility in these Triumphs was amazing, and was similar to the Dolomite I had a few years later

1000 years ago when I was an apprentice mechanic I remember going out in a breakdown truck with a mechanic to retrieve a 2500 PI. It belonged to a Doctor who had parked it on his driveway one winters day only to find that in the morning, the engine bay was full of snow. We retrieved the car a took it back to the workshop to sort it out. The strangest thing that I saw, which has always stayed in my memory, is that when I was removing all the ignition bits, plugs, coil ht leads, cap etc, I cam to remove the rotor and noticed that it was round. Not only that, but it contained centerfugal balance weights inside it. Never saw this before or after. When we got it running and took it out for a test drive, it felt like being in a rally car. Amazing vehicle

The car you have there is only rare because the Company was just about to switch to the Mk2 body shell. And the next 6 years of 2.5s were all PIs. It was only for the last 2 years they reverted to carbs before production ended in ‘77. I personally prefer the styling and the dash layout of the Mk2s, and they were sufficiently reliable to be a popular choice as police traffic cars. Oh and Merry Christmas 😊

Back in the early-to-mid 70s, my workplace car park was full of these! And the reason was very simple. Triumph really didn't seem to know how to set up the injection system, and many of them left the factory running more like tractors than sophisticated saloons! Enter Graham, a work colleague and keen amateur rally driver. He quickly developed a technique for correctly setting up the injection system, using nothing more than a colourtune kit! This was a time when most dealer mechanics had never come across a fuel injection system, and had no idea how to tune them properly. So, many of my colleagues would go to the car auctions, pick up an almost new 2.5 PI for a fraction of its showroom price, and await a week-end when Graham was on shift! Come the lunch break, Graham would wander out to the car park, colortune in hand, spend 15 - 30 minutes working his magic, the the new owner would leave with his car purring like a kitten - rather than sounding like a Fordson tractor! He must have sorted a dozen or more of these, all bought cheap at auction, and all now performing perfectly amongst my work colleagues! As an aside, Graham had a 2.5 PI Estate, which he used as his support car on rallies. When the Range Rover first appeared, Rover turned up with one at a rally, and proceeded to get it stuck in the mud! Graham towed it out with his 2.5 PI estate.....!

My Dad was respraying one of these back in the day. It was stripped out for paint and he took me out for a spin in it on back roads in Northern Ireland. About 1976. I can't have been more than 4 years old. It had no exhaust, and not a single piece of glass in it. It was wild. That ride is still a rather vivid memory.

I had several of these both mk1 and 2 with overdrive and automatic, the last one was 37 years ago and l fitted the modified TR6 engine putting out 180bhp with upgraded suspension and brakes. It was a car that should have been a factory option, they would have sold loads and it was not expensive to do with the parts available at the time. I used it to rush my wife to hospital to have a first daughter. Moved it on for a genuine RS3100. The car is still going and l see it at shows in the West Country.

The Triumphs of this generation had wonderful exhaust notes. The Stage 3.0 and TR6 exhaust notes are just wonderful on the ears.

I drove a Mk2 PI police car throughout most of the 1970’s in inner London. i absolutely loved it. Yes it could be unreliable and yes it was a nightmare to start it when it got hot, I can still hear that sound of trying to crank the engine over in my ear. I also drove the P6, 2500 TC and the 2800 SD1. Mark 4 or 5 Cortina and the 2000 Sierra. The Triumph was by far the most enjoyable one of the bunch. Great memories for me.

A Traffic Officer in New Zealand had the MK2 2500S as his "covert car".... He used to wear a flat cap and a tweed jacket over his uniform shirt and tootle along at the speed limit....and book cars travelling well in excess of the speed limit (80 to 100kmh on the open road). It was the shock value of the "old man in the grandad car" actually being a Ministry of Transport car...... He said that it was his favourite car to drive...so comfortable when compared with the Holdens and Ford Cortinas that were the usual black and white uniform cars of the time...

Many years ago, we had a 1975 P Reg 2000 TC Estate with overdrive and the previous owner had fettled it so it had overdrive in every gear including reverse, making it a real 10 speed!! I fitted Spax (remember those) adjustable dampers to the rear, originals were totally shot. The rear diff whined a lot, so had that rebuilt and new wheel bearings all round. We did many miles with our two young kids after fitting seat harnesses. Remember the front seats as very squishy but supportive, like many Citroen cars of the same era. It lasted a few years then failed an MOT big time so went for scrap. It had a Webasto fabric sunroof and wonder of wonders, a heated rear screen, but none of today's essentials like central locking, remote mirrors, auto dimming rear mirror, auto wipers or headlights. As a former Marine Engineer, I could do it all myself, but now we pay £75 just for the garage to plug in the code reader.....happy days.

As school kids, my friend, David Stewart, used to bring his parents' car to school, a 2.5 pi. It was amazing. It could drive 50 mph backward! All triumphs were brilliant, and it has been my pleasure to own many. Dolomite, Spitfire, Herald, 2000, 2500.... all great cars.

I owned three of the Mk II versions in the '80's, the last of which was an estate. One of the unique features of the car was that the fuel injection was direct, which meant the pump had to work at very high pressure, generating heat that caused a vapour lock if the car stood for a short time. None of my PIs did this and the estate, especially, was a delight. My wife and I used to settle the children down in the back for overnight trips between Fort William and the West Country. My estate felt as quick as a Datsun 240 Z that a friend tried to sell me. We also owned several Rover P6's and the real rival to the 2500 PI was the P6 V8. I always felt that the P6 would have benefitted from the PI's overdrive. The PI on the other hand, I don't believe had leather trim out of the factory. I now run a Jaguar 3.0 S with a stage 1 remap, but still think fondly of my PIs & P6s.

I had a couple of those when I was young. Had a few dolomites as well. I bought a Dolomite of a friend's mum for £25, it had a MOT as well. The Stag is my favourite Triumph 👍

When looking at this elegant saloon and Triumphs broad range of attractive other saloons coupés and roadsters in the 1960s and early 70s, it's noticeable how well Triumph was on its way to become the British counterpart to BMW and Alfa Romeo. For that reason, when mentioning a car brand you would most likely see return from the past, I would always choose Triumph. It's the Leyland brand with the highest sense of missed opportunity.

Liked both Mk1 and Mk2 Triumph of the 2000/2500 range . Leyland bought Triumph in 1962 , whilst it competes with the Rover 2000 P6 range Leyland didn’t buy Rover until 1967, but kept both models on competing against one another till 1977 because both cars had a strong popularity in their customer base. The Triumph 2500 PI IN mk2 guise I think came 3rd in the London - Mexico Rally , it was won by the much lighter and more agile Ford Escort driven by Hannu Mikkola, but credit should be given to the Triumph as it was a more heavier executive car . Whilst the P6 won many accolades for its unique design , comfort and safety , the Truimph won the Gold award for construction, and had the six cylinder refinement over the Rovers four pot. ( the P5 as illustrated in your video had a six cylinder followed by the Buick V8. ) The Triumph also had more interior space both in seating and boot space over the P6 due to the P6 base unit design. stunning example of this rare Mk1 PI in your video, a true credit to the owner. And what a lovely soundtrack to the engine/exhaust note.

My mate Nick’s Dad had one of these in the late Seventies. For some wild reason his Dad let him drive it full of his mates to obscure country pubs in Hampshire and West Sussex. It saved us getting soaking wet on the motorbikes and they soon faded as we realised the lure of the car as opposed to the bike! I can remember the car had some poke to it, even with five burly teenagers in it. A very luxurious interior with soft suspension that gave a queasy ride for those in the back. Nothing to do with the four pints of Ruddles County consumed by the four reprobate passengers. Great memories - and of course happy birthday to my mate Nick for next month. He’ll be 65……….

Oh my goodness, that is a beautiful example. A very good looking car in my opinion. Performance good even by modern standards as well, 0-60 mph in under 10 seconds is decently quick.

Great review Jack, and an awesome car, I've tuned up no end of Triumph 2.5Pi, TR5s and TR6's. Once fitted with a Bosch fuel pump and a few other little enhancements they are a cracking car that gives many smiles to the gallon. The saloon is amazingly sprightly for it's time, and was a step in the right direction. With all the issues of the pump these days sorted out they make a very enjoyable classic car that can easily keep up with modern traffic 👍

Great to see a Mk1 on the channel. My late Dad had several Mk1 2500 PI's and was well known in the UK for his tuning abilities on these. As there were not many people that could correctly setup the mechanical timed fuel injection. That style was officially called the Mk1, and later there was the Mk2. They said they were detuned, however when you Dyno'd them they were still 150bhp, and with some minor old school tuning "Porting and polishing of the TBI's. (Yes these had 6 individual throttle bodies), then they would put out 165bhp. Which for a engine of that era is pretty insane. Bearing in mind the much later 3500 Rover V8 SD1 was 150bhp.

Remember seeing these old British cars in films and TV programmes of the 70s and they always look knackered even though they were only several years old 😂. Lovely old car

drove one in the early '70's -it was a company pool car(!) for a group of us relocating from Scotland to the midlands. Hot starts were a disaster - the petrol pump cooked (under the boot floor) and when you stopped the fuel in the pump would vapourize, and then it wouldn't start until it had cooled down again. But once going - it was a great car (we had a 1958 beetle as our own car, so bit of a dramatic difference!)

My dad and I pulled one of these out of a garage in about 1985. It was an ex diplomats car and lived in the Bahamas for a while. That said it was frilly round the edges and had been brush painted. The straight 6 was great but we never got the car back up and on the road. It got sold to some banger racers…..but I kept the dials which I still have!

Excellent vid loved it. Dad had a mk 2 2.5 pi estate with od . Went like the clappers, and easily went beyond 100mph on the motorways.

we had the face lifted one after that shape it had the full vinyl sunroof with the Borg Warner Automatic box it was an absolute rocket all my friends wanted to come in it because my dad wasn’t shy with his right foot. We used to stand up on the back seat with the roof open getting peppered by the flies, no seat belts back then 😅great memories. We had fuel pump issues too but they did make it accessible in the boot on the right hand side lol

my dad had the 65 triumph 2000 back in 66 he bought it over the rover 2000 the car here is the best looking 2.5 pi of the lot had the earlier lights and dash etc they are great cars ! that example is totally lovely!!

A mate had one - we called it the Juice Canoe. And yep, trying to start it from hot was very...trying.

Fabulous choice for Christmas Day! Your videos keep getting better with each upload and your knowledge and enthusiasm are a joy. Thanks!

I spent time as a passenger in the Mark 1 2500 PI estate and was amazed at how smooth and comfortable it was. Strangely I recall the overdrive button being on the gear knob like the later Mark 2 versions but perhaps that was a modification. Also the overdrive worked in 3rd and 4th giving effectively 6 speed. At the time I preferred the looks of the later Mark 2s and still do to some extent, especially the interior but these older cars do have a real charm and grow on you. PI also did reappear with the Mark 2 for some if not most models but there was also a TC twin carb version.

Buon Natale Jack!! Thanks for providing such entertaining content. Love these ‘obscure’ car reviews that have become a mainstay of your channel. All the best for 2024

Whilst in UK in the 90s I had an identical saloon to the one you tested re colour wheels/trim etc... but non Pi, it was still a lovely car in manual overdrive form. One slight correction to your otherwise excellent (as usual) review is you mention the Rover P5 as the Triumphs nearest competitor (with a pic of a Rover P5B (V8) coupe). Not so, the Rover you wish to mention with the '4-cylinder' is the P6. It was interesting how these two cars developed overtime with the Buick V8 being slotted into the P6 in both auto and manual form and the Triumph finishing up as the 2500S model - both great cars.

If you were upwardly mobile half a century ago these were on your radar.Still sound lovely.

The main competitor to the Triumph 2000 was the Rover P6 2000 not the P5 3 lire pictured. My father had two Triumph 2000s, one of which, a 1967 version, became my first car. They were comfortable and we did many trips to Cornwall from Cardiff before the M5 motorway.

That car looks _amazing_ ! I had forgotten that there even was a 2500 PI in the mk1 shape... Fantastic ! I had a plain old 1969 2000 in the early 80s, and it was a _bit_ troublesome :o( But it was my 2nd car owned after a terrible BL mini, and it sounded great when it was working - I really like the look of this shaped Triumph series. Can I put my hand up for a Stag review please Jack ?

Long time listener, first time caller.. Most Triumphs downunder, as the redoubtable Vanguards before, were assembled here CKD with quality and care by AMI (Australian Motor Industries). Unique to AMI was its very sporty triple-carb 2000 ‘MD’ variant, only offered in Mk1 guise. For trivia AMI also built Toyotas and Rambler cars (including btw a few r/h/d Javelin and yes AMX!) which all shared the same distinctive corporate Dulux colour palette and high quality Ambla upholstery trim - in effect a veritable tri-nation calling card. Like so many British vehicles of the day, these Triumph 6cyl saloons were undeniably romantic cars. Even the base 2000 had that semi-sporting air, and which btw were raced in-period at Bathurst. Personally I also much favour the Mk1 variants, both in external style plus its wonderfully distinctive dashboard. I’m surprised to re-learn of the rarity of the Mk1 PI as I well remember sighting them on the streets of Melbourne. Local magazine coverage and tests of Trumpys were also well featured. One of my ‘work cars’ was an almost new 2500 TC, an engaging machine and probably the pick of the range? I still recall its blend of ‘quiet luxury’ plus that small but smooth inline 6 which for bonus points developed a terrific sounding howl of efficiency as you piled the revs on. Negatives hereabouts including the 2000 were their consistent and ever-growing demands for finicky maintenance (or resultant unreliability) post-warranty, coupled to a relatively short service life. And if cornered in extremis, with the rear body roll that ensued, those halfshafts could jam up on the splines and instantly snap you into the most sudden of oversteer high-drama. But all told, Triumph had a good thing going with its 6cyl small-capacity deluxe saloon formula. As many have said, a British pre-BMW with continuing potential. Plus those rorty TR sports cars, the cute Spitfire and cute-as GT6. It all added towards the marque’s credibility. Looking back it’s amazing how this once-mainstream and much loved Brand just seemed to peter out here and disappear, seemingly while our backs were turned..

The PI engine would have been a good variant in the Stag as a lower priced version under the V8. It certainly is a nice characterful unit.

I owned a GT6 Mk1, and also a TR6 ( 150BHP) with the TR6 the first thing i was told to do was take the sound proofing away from the fuel pump, otherwise i may get an overheated pump. The straight 6 would go on and on they were great cars and a great engine with a marvelous exhaust note, , the Police used the 2.5 PI saloon. I had no problem whatsoever with the PI only that it was thirsty, so as i had done with the GT6 i went back to 1 3/4 SU carbs and got a really good MPG but sacrificed the top end speed., I had the car tunes in Manchester at Watson and Jeffreys, whilst it was still a PI They told me i had a very nice car and on the rolling road it was putting out 150BHP on the back wheels it would have given more but the clutch started to paly up. The saloon your driving is a magnificent example and we must think of what might have been if Leyland hadn't stopped the Triumph production line., guess once you've owned a Triumph your a life long fan. Thank you for the video and the memories it brings back. Sisaket Thailand.

I owned one back in the day when only nineteen years old, tearing along the recently completed M62 in West Yorkshire. I loved it, great in a straight line but not so entertaining in the bends and rather thirsty as I recall, although that was probably down to an exuberant teen at the wheel. Remembered with affection to this day and basked in the knowledge that not many cars could match its performance apart from the boys in blue with whom it was a popular squad car choice. Nicely reviewed, thanks.

Our neighbours here in Belgium had one of these in the 70's it was a mk2 in burgundy with black leather, gorgeous car

My late father had the 2L version. It was a lovely smooth car. In the days before passenger safety was taken much more seriously, as a little boy, I used to lay on the parcel shelf under the rear screen. Thank god we never crashed!

Nice one Jack. when I was at senior school my dad had a late MK2 2.5PI Auto with all the factory extras that he bought with the injection system fault and then thoroughly fixed it. what a mover that car was and a real looker to boot, I mean, it was really coooool back in the late 70s. straight after school I went on to work with him at a Triumph Stag specialist and Stags were like turning it up to eleven

Having had the Mk2 Triumph 2.5 Pi it certainly in that Era was a very rapid car well built and even the Police had them in use,They did have problems with the fuel pumps sold it for a triumph 2000 which i kept for many years sold it to a Neighbour who ran it for another 10 years with no real problems.HAPPY DAYS simple controls for all seasons vehicles now far to COMPLICATED with SCREENS for basic controls where your vision is NOT on the ROAD the MK2 2000 on the road price then £1635 that was a lot of cash then

I drove a 2.5 Pi as a rozzer. They had an experimental auto gearbox that made it accelerate like a scalded cat but topped out at 90mph which was fine for central London. A gearbox lasted on average for 10k miles before it blew. They had a hot start fault where the petrol vapourised in the fuel line, This was solved by a traffic cop who suggested a coiled fuel line to assist cooling, this was adopted by 'Triumph' as a solution and was retro fitted to all police supplied cars. They also averaged 12 mpg in our hands but were great fun after the old Rover V8s that were too big for London traffic.

Happy Christmas Jack. That's a lovely example of a mk1 2500 PI, my friend had one, it really was a hot rod, manual overdrive, but had trouble hot starting and used enormous amounts of fuel. I had a 1975 model MK 2 2500 TC 4 speed manual , complete with Mini-light mags wheels now it was a nice comfortable driver, with a respectable turn of speed and great fuel economy. Yes they were nice cars.

I had the 2000 Mk1 in the same colour as that (1967 - ESY588E), it had carburetors of course but was a lovely car apart from the usual rust issues which plagued all cars then. I later had the Mk2 2000 in white (OUK134L), the big problem with both being that neither had overdrive and they were seriously under geared, even the ones with overdrive were doing about 4000 revs at 70mph. In the early 70s I also used to drive Mk2 2.5PIs as a Police Officer in Leicestershire, with the old 'jam sandwich' police livery with red side stripes. The gearboxes tended to be noisy but we thought they were really rapid machines, which compared to our Morris Minor 1000 traveler pander cars they were!

Good video to go with my Xmas morning coffee. I had a Mk 1 2000 and a very early Mk 2 PI. Yes, I had a breakdown with the fuel pump but the RAC man got me going by giving it a bash with a spanner. Even in the 80s getting a recon unit was a faff and I had to trek up to West London to a tiny workshop in a viaduct arch under the District Line. No problems apart from that, good acceleration and great exhaust note.

When I were a lad, my Uncle had one of these. He was stopped more than once for speeding! Yet another 'If only' car from Triumph, like the Stag. That car is stunning, a real credit to its owner. I think I recognise some of the roads you were on from Harry's Garage videos. Do you live close to Harry?

Great video. I owned a '72 Mk 2 PI manual/overdrive. Had the car for approx 6 yrs in the mid '80's. Apart from rotting out the rear muffler regularly, it never put a foot wrong. Never had a problem with the PI system (Lucas pump). A couple of English mechanics here in Christchurch, New Zealand really new their suff regarding PI's. I got it serviced every year by them. A very quick car at the time. I still regard this car as one of the best I've owned.

Thank you for this video! Great holiday viewing! That engine sound is wonderful.

One of my uncles in England bought a 2.5 PI Estate in the late 1960s to use when he went shooting (pheasant, duck, etc.). He was fed up with the hub caps on his Silver Shadow popping off when he went over rough ground at a shoot. When I visited him from Australia in 1990, he still had the 2.5 PI as well as a couple of Rolls Royces. There was a bit of rust on the 25 year old Triumph, but it still went. I almost bought one of these, but I lived with a Dolomite Sprint instead.

My brothers first car was a Triumph 2000. It was very competent and he sold it to go overseas. 47 years ago but remember it well

One of my uncles had a mk2 2500 tc on wire wheels. I absolutely loved it. Very good looking inside and out and very refined. Went well too . There was a reliability problem with it though. My aunt asked me to driver her on a fairly long trip. About 1/2 way there it lost compression on one cylinder and we had to limp the rest of the way. Uncle replaced the engine and sold it a few years later. I whish he had tlod he was going to sell as I may have bought it. Although at the time I was into Alfas, so maybe not. It is a car I often think about fondly.

One of the cars that my school-friends' parents had. Interesting to hear how it strikes you in 2023.

Very cool car. Interior looks awesome. Thank you for showcasing these old cars. Keep up the good work.

My dad had a mk2 2500s in yellow . He bought it when it was about 4 years old ., it was a great car . However after a while he realised the whole car was absolutely riddled with rust ! He tried to get it repaired but it was too far gone ,at about 5 years old it was ready for the scrap yard ! Good old British Leyland!

Best version was the MK2 manual with overdrive. A really good sports saloon that was so underrated. Fit the Lucas fuel pump and you were fine.

Both the 2000 and Rover P6 (SC) came out in 1963, which pre-dates BL by 5 years. One of us was taught to drive by his Dad in such a 2000. Such great memories. That car was the last year for the Mk 1. The independent semi-trailing arm rear suspension gives power-on negative camber, or lift off tail out oversteer. You needed to be on the ball. Essentially, mechanical PI can never be as clever as computer-controlled solenoid-based injection from a constant pressure fuel rail. It is really a six gear car. Overdrive is on third and fourth.

The Lucas PI was basically a cracking system that had good injection pressure ( 6.5bar vs 3bar for later electrically controlled systems up to the introduction of DI ) and was fully sequential. Was extremely successfull in motorsport and was used by Cosworth on DFV and BDG type engines in F1 etc. and rally sport for a long time. Like mechanical fuel injection systems in general it struggled with worn engines and vacuum leaks on the intake as no way to have closed loop control and adjust the calibration to suit. The electric fuel pump issue was a particular weakness of the application in Triumphs, all other applications had engine driven pumps as far as I know - including several production Maseratis.

A family member had one of these. I think thar the front was different (sharper). The Lucas fuel injection alway emitted a quite loud high pitched sound. The car never gave any trouble and was used for many years.

There's still quite a few Triumph 2000/2500's in New Zealand, more the Mk2, but a few Mk1's. A very popular middle management company car. Other modern touches for the Mk1 was the boosted front disc brakes, independent rear suspension and like Ford, the use of McPherson struts up front. A really well respected car and built out of quality materials and for the time, well equipped. The engine by the '70's, was showing its age however, with its long stroke small bore in the 2500 variant typical of British cars of the era, and 4 main bearings. But in carburetted form, really reliable.

The Mk2 2.5 Pi,s ran for about 6 years before becoming the 2500S also the estate Mk2,s were by carbody and used the Mk1 rear ends& tailgate , lovely cars and nice video :-)

I can remember my neighbour having one of these in the 70’s, a white one but just the 2000, but he only bought cars that were cheap and then tried to run on a shoestring, it went for scrap eventually. Before that he ran (into the ground) an NSU Prinz.

I had a TR5pi for 27 years and and no problems with the pi or original fuel pump in the boot had a cooling coil fitted.

Nice review Ian. I had a MK2 2000 in Australia which I purchased new and it remains one of the better cars I have owned. I think you said that the PI was discontinued for the MK2 versions. That certainly wasn't the case here (I suspect the UK as well) in fact most PIs here are/were MK2s. We also had a limited production run as part of the MK1 model run known as the 2000 MD. These had a slightly warmed engine with three SUs. They also were supplied with wire wheels which looked rather nice. As far as I know these were an Australian model only. Triumphs here were locally assembled arriving from the UK in CKD form.

The MK2 also had PI - my Dad had one in the mid 70's. Still had the fuel pump issue, which was remedied by a local specialist. The fix was coiling copper fuel pipe around the pump, so it was cooled by the fuel. No more problems after that. Lovely car, so refined and comfortable.

What a stunning example! I'm now looking at these differently, thanks Jack! My Uncle had one new and said it was his favourite car despite then going to Siroccos then a E30 320i then Audi & BMWs ever since!

When I was 20 an old guy at work had one, white with black vinyl roof, he used to spin the tyres in 2nd gear, l loved it, my dream car back then

Beautiful interior in that car, and what a magnificent straight 6 sound absolutely lovely, great video number 27 these old car videos really catch my attention, I suppose that’s because I’m 54 the same year this triumph was born

Thanks enjoyed that! My dad had a Mk2 that was ex police traffic, although it had very high mileage it was a dream car. Such a pity Triumph never developed this model further, sheer class.

Drove one of these on the ragged edge back in late 70's, it held up well for its age.

I so enjoyed your review of this most stately of British Marque. This particular example is beautifully presented. Thank you for sharing.

Lovely cars, My dad had quite a few mk 2's when we were kids , He was from the south of Italy and we drove 3 times to visit family and relatives in the 1970's and early 80s , through France over the Swiss Alps etc while my mates were going to English seaside towns. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories with this video ❤️

My father had this very Mk1 model with what at the time was super sleek modern Michelotti styling. As an 8 year old I didn't realise what an excellent car it was until I was older, but my main memory was that when my mother wasn't aboard, my father would open the taps and my sisters and I would watch in awe as the speedo easily surpassed 100mph and we would overtake everything else around. It is probably what lead me into a lifelong interest in faster less common cars that make you feel a bit special. Thankyou for making these enjoyable and informative videos about so many of the cars that my father and myself owned or wanted to own.

My second car was yellow mk2 pi. Yes they did make them! Pi was fine but the engine is prone to big end problems. It only has 4 main bearings and unlike some v8’s and v6’s they had 6 separate cranks in the crank shaft

I purchased a 1973 Lreg 2.5pi from a vendor in the early 80's from a gentleman in Crowland Lincolnshire, White and in well cared for condition, blue cloth upholstery with the overdrive switch on the top of the gearstick, truly great impressive car, luxury with a real deep throwt exhaust tone and the back end would dip a bit excitingly if you accelerated rapidly from a slow pase or standing start! Fantastic car and fine memories, Thank you. Happy New Year!

I forgot to add, thanks for reviewing this, I have never seen a review of this car. Great stuff !!!!

Very enjoyable thank you Jack. The electric fuel pumps were more of a nightmare in the TR6 as they overheated in a sealed compartment behind a panel in the boot. Lucas missed a trick from Bosch, using the fuel to provide cooling. The mechanical injection pump was also a problem the designe must have been borrowed from Leylands Diesel engines, but didn't have the lubrication that diesel fuel (oil) provided. Therefore did wear prematurely, the shuttle piston that metered the fuel slowly had a longer and longer travel as wear took place, making the mixture very rich. My TR6 ended up doing only 12 mpg, belched out black smoke and used to soot up the plugs. This was at a very low mileage, it was only 18 months old. This could be compensated for by winding in a grub screw under the pump which had a lock nut securing it. I fitted a really early Pirana electronic ignition, harder plugs with large gaps, and could run on a very weak mixture without affecting performance. Using overdrive it could achieve 30mpg on a long run at illegal speeds on the motorway! To minimise wear on the mechanical pump, Redex uper cylinder lubricant in the fuel did a good job!

What a stunning Triumph! My dad had a 68 Mk1 2000 auto, then a Mk11 2500s. Loved them...would love on now as a daily classic!

When I raced mine, it'd cut out on corners due to tank slosh. One needed almost a full tank of fuel. Great machine. I suspect this PI has had Mk 2 rear arms fitted.

Back in the day a lot of adverts appeared in Exchange & Mart from companies who would fix the mechanical fuel injection. It scared a lot of people but was all logical and simple and in reality could be fixed at home. Overdrive had a subtle advantage over a 5th gear, in that it enabled you to do an upshift without lifting off. I am a geriatric now but as a young part-time hooligan with a hotted up small Ford the Rovers P6 V8s were easy to outrun particularly on twisty sections. The Triumphs were more sporty handling. Jack if you get the opportunity try to get hold of a Dolomite Sprint, it has been over 40 years since I last drove one, they are impressive in stock form and can readily be made even quicker. Definitely a wolf in sheep's clothing. Happy Xmas to all at Number 27

These triumph mk1 and 2 were lovely cars. The mk2 was basically a restyled mk 1. The estate used the same rear end on the mks 1 and 2 if my memory serves me right.

Thankyou for posting the vid on Christmas Day, something for me to watch & enjoy. I was surprised that the wood grain on the dash matched! You really don't expect that from a 'lowly' British car, quality....Thanks again & enjoy your day....

In the early 80's,I owned a Saloon Mk2 PI with OD. I fitted contactless electronic ignition,tickled up a few things,and it went superbly,never a bother. Never had a single problem with the mechanical injection system. You could pootle along like a senior citizen,then click out the overdrive,and it would then go like hell if needed! Loved it and only had to part with it when I started a family and no.1 was due! I missed it greatly.

What a beautiful car and a stunning example. Merry Christmas all and a happy new year!

That is a gorgeous example. Wow. Sounds fantastic too. Thanks for the test Jack 😊

What a beautiful thing. A Mk2 2000 was our first family car that I can remember and kickstarted a life long love of cars. Those interior shots really bring back some memories. A lovely, lovely thing. This one looks an absolute credit to the owner too.

Had a Mark 2 1971 2.5PI with the (revised?) petrol pump giving no problems at all in my usage. Rebuilt the engine - as it was worn when I bought it - and drove it hard. Rear driveshafts had splines and these tended to lock up in hard cornering: and then release with a bump when you lifted off. Mine had 4 speed plus overdrive - which had overdrive on all gears! Great car.. family driving.

Thanks Jack. Great road test. Always loved the Triumphs of that period

Jack, thank ypu once again for showing us a special little car. This little hot rod is so gorgeous and perfect in many ways. Cheers from accross the pond in upstate New York. Merry Christmas to all. Peace!

I had the mk2 on a 73 reg, bought it whilst blanketed in snow. Jumped in and it fired right up with the deepest burble on the exhaust note, loved itall through my ownership.Apart from the stinking fuel pump, the car was a joy to own.

Great to see cars like this on the channel👍, more please!

Loved the MK2, what a roar from that engine

In the 80's a friend had one in white. He lowered it and added minilite wheels - looked and went well. Great review 👏

Almost fifty years ago I was working in Jamaica and bought a 2.5 PI Mark Two. Never had a problem and it ran beautifully, with a real scream when revved!

I remember the 2.5 pi triumph as an area car in the central divisions of the met circa 75/76, during hot periods the engine would cough and splutter after a bit of a thrashing the remedy was to find the nearest ice cream van, no problem during summer in central London and blag some ice which was packed around the fuel pump to cool it down.

I have owned a 2.5Pi mk1 for nearly 20 years, always been on SU Carbs, but that does not diminish the fun aspect of driving the car, slightly lowered, Konis etc with a modified engine, the car goes like a train...always surprises other drivers when one drives along a motorway. Best thing is the handling with those suspension mods and decent polybushes, it transforms the car, producing a very well balanced machine that just begs to be shown a fast A road. The fitment of a decent fuel pump and regular maintence makes the Pi cars a very decent car. BMW obviously thought so, the suspension configuration of the first 5 series cars is almost identical.

Marvellous cars. My first girlfriend's dad had one, and he gave me a lift home one night when I'd missed the last bus. It was about twelve miles or so, right across the city, and it was so smooth and comfortable. His daughter and me had a lovely time cuddling in the back, but sadly she dumped me a few weeks later, and I never met another girl even half as sweet and delightful as she was.

Great vid and a truly excellent example of what is now a very rare car. Love Truimphs and have a Spitfire I'm putting together with a tuned (175bhp) version of the same engine. Despite the bigger brakes and suspension mods I've done, it will probably still need a few sand bags in the boot to get the power down 😂. Keep the variety coming. It's great to see a selection of interesting cars that most people have probably forgotten.

My father had a 1969 2.5PI Estate in the same colour as the car featured in your clip, He had it in 1970, I do remember faults wit the fuel pumps

Well, this brings back memories. In the late 70s all us lads had various cars holdens, fords, datsuns etc but one of the boys bought that Triumph. We all laughed until he went past us. It was a quick car in its day. Merry Christmas Jack

Beautiful car. My Grandad's brother had one when I was a kid in the early 1970s and you felt really special being driven in it. Also, I'm fairly certain that you use the same test route as Harry Metcalfe, so fairly close to Burford in the Cotswolds.