Introduced in 1979, just 2,163 SEs were produced. You could have it in any colour and options scheme you desired, as long as your choice was black paint, full-length silver stripe, front spoiler, and Spitfire-type wheels. They all have burr walnut door caps and dashboard, grey velour seats, and grey carpet.
The DVLA cites just 36 remaining examples. Of those, only a dozen are understood to be running around. If you have a 1500 SE, please drop YMGW an email with your name, location, car registration, and some information about whether it's on the road.
5 comments:
A compression test revealed pretty consistent results of 150 to 155 psi per cylinder. Not bad for an engine that's done 97,000 miles.
I had a 1500se and I loved it. Reg was DDT 196V. It was my favourite ever car, sadly it cost so much to fix every year at mot time that I had to let it go. I would love to know if it survived but I fear the worst. Great to see there are still a few fantastic examples left though.
Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately DDT 196V is not included in the list of extant 1500 SEs maintained on the Triumph Dolomite Club forum.
My Dad had one of these, i loved this car as a kid, my dad worked for the ministry of transport and knew cars, however he also fought in the second world war and refused to buy Japanese or German cars, consequently we spent a lot of time on motorway hard shoulders!! Sad to hear that only a handful have survived.
Hi just read the blog , I own JMT 19W the car is on the road can someone tell me how many more are on the road
Post a Comment