The following photosets are tagged 1969 - click on the thumbnails for more images and descriptions of each vehicle
The two litre convertible version of the Bond Equipe was launched in late 1968, and rather than using the Triumph Herald chassis, this new version used that of the Triumph Vitesse, as well as it's 6 cylinder 1998cc engine. This very cool example was registered in February 1969, so one of the first produced - though manufacture didn't last long - the last Equipe was completed in October 1970. The 2 litre Equipes are visually quite distinct from the older GT examples. Firstly the bonnet is much flatter, having the headlights either side of the grille, rather than in their own raised housing. And the convertible looks even more different still, lacking the characteristic curved roof.
The 1968-69 Daimler V8-250 was the result of the 1967 minor revamp of the earlier 60s Daimler 2.5 V8, These changes were mostly cosmetic, with the V8-250 keeping the same Daimler 2.5-litre V8 (2548cc) engine, although there were a number of electrical upgrades. Daimler was a super-luxury brand, and after it was bought from BSA by Jaguar in 1960, the marque was applied to Jaguars most luxurious offerings. The Daimler 250 was effectively a supremely appointed Jaguar mk2 with the Daimer 2.5 V8 engine. This stunning example was registered in October 1969.
First registered March 1969 - 1098cc
The Triumph Spitfire had a long production run spanning 1962 right through to 1980. Mark 3 Triumph Spitfires were built 1967-1970 with 65,320 shipped in this time. Like so many other of Triumphs 1960s models, this car was styled by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. And what a great little car he came up with! Named after the World War 2 British aircraft, and with maybe somewhat of a resemblance, the Spitfire was solely available as a 2-door roadster / convertible. A very cool, and highly desirable classic Triumph!
