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Triumph 2.5PI XJB302H found

The Triumph 2.5PI as used by Paddy Hopkirk has come into view again after a very long rest.

At last I can release some pictures of the works Triumph 2.5PI of Paddy Hopkirk. Which we have finally got to a safe place XJB 302H. Still in amazing condition been hidden away since 1977 still has the maps inside it from a Scottish event
Tim Cousins via facebook 10 October 2020

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Triumph 2.5PI XJB302H image26 — Triumph 2.5PI XJB302H image26 – Kevin James Card says that “The car is a time capsule it has only original equipment. There are two map lights in either end of the centre consul. The relays are 6ra all lines are inside. The have used some parts from the other triumph cars like the tr6 stag etc.”

Triumph 2.5PI XJB302H image25 — Triumph 2.5PI XJB302H image25 – I’m not sure the fia would pass them now. They are standard with lambs wool covers glued on. As you might guess just a little crunchy now. My friend Nobby said that they probably still have paddy’s DNA on them.

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As found the car is still in amazing condition been hidden away since 1977 still has the maps inside it from a Scottish event

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Triumph 2.5PI XJB302H image10 — Triumph 2.5PI XJB302H image10 – – It has been said that the wiring was done by John Smith of Lucas.

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Several engines were found with the car. Some photos of the oily bits on the next page.

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