Triumph Vitesse Is an Ideal Car for an But, for a Car Where Even the Later Models Ceased Enthusiast to Maintain
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
0 cover vitesse 17/10/08 11:21 Page 2 ALL THE PARTS YOU NEED TRIUMPH 1600 & 2 LITRE PARTS & ACCESSORIES CATALOGUE EDITION 2.1 SOURCE CODE VCM8 1V- 2-7 17/10/08 11:28 Page 2 THE RIMMER BROS SERVICE WE HAVE THE The Herald was to sire a complete family of cars, to include the Spitfire and the GT6, also PARTS the Vitesse which was launched in May 1962. Marketed in the USA as the “Sports 6”, the Vitesse was a 6-cylinder car which began life - with a 1596cc power unit. Michelotti gave it a distinctive slanting V-shaped front with twin headlamps. Mechanically it was very akin to the GT6. WE GUARANTEE Vitesse landmarks are the 2-litre in 1966, when the engine was uprated to 1998cc, and the Mark II (with Mark II suspension) in 1968. The Vitesse was produced until 1971, a total of THE QUALITY just over 50,000 being built. - HELPING YOU CARE FOR YOUR VITESSE WE’RE KEEN The Triumph Vitesse is an ideal car for an But, for a car where even the later models ceased enthusiast to maintain. With its separate chassis, its production in 1971, far less easy is to continue to find simple system of bolt-on components and easy front- good quality parts. This is where Rimmer Bros come ON PRICE end access afforded by the forward hinging bonnet, it into our own. - is a do-it-yourself dream. BRITISH MOTOR HERITAGE WE DELIVER Heritage Approval means that Rimmer Bros Customer Benefits meet strict criteria regarding quality of service, The quality of service you FAST product knowledge, financial stability, premises receive is of the highest order and you know you and that they carry a broad range of Heritage are dealing with the best companies in the classic - Original Equipment parts in stock. sector. Only the premier companies in the classic British Motor Heritage parts are produced BRITISH MOTOR sector are approved to display the accreditation HERITAGE APPROVED to the highest standards, mostly from the original WE KNOW YOUR sign. Rimmer Bros have been Heritage approved for tooling and to the original specification. All British Motor CAR Triumph & Rover SD1 since 1987. Heritage parts are identified by a distinctive product label. THE CARS WE SPECIALISE IN - As well as caring for your Vitesse, we also Additionally, we also supply parts for MG Rover cars - concentrate on Herald, TR2, TR3, TR4, TR5, TR6, Rover 100/200/400/600/800/25/45/75/ZT & MGF. TR7/8, Stag, Spitfire, GT6, 2000/2500/2.5Pi, Dolomite, Please refer to inside rear cover for details on all Rover SD1, Range Rover, Discovery, Freelander, our catalogues. Defender, 90/110 & Land Rover ‘Series’ vehicles. UK . WORLDWIDE . THE TRIUMPH PARTS SPECIALIST 1 1V- 2-7 17/10/08 11:28 Page 3 SO WHERE DO WE GET OUR PARTS Wherever possible we supply original stock from BL/Rover sources - lots of parts are still manufactured. Where this fails, we sometimes have parts re- manufactured. We have Heritage approval to do this, because we have satisfied them as to our quality control standards, and we use original tooling and factory drawings where these are available. Where original parts are unavailable and the cost of re-manufacture is prohibitive, we may supply a suitable alternative or in certain cases offer reconditioned or a used (non safety critical) part. THE PEOPLE YOU’RE DEALING WITH This company really is owned by two brothers named Rimmer. Bill and Graham started their business from COMMITMENT humble beginnings in the early 1980s, and it has grown to be one of the leading organisations of its kind in the world, supplying parts Worldwide to an ever growing list TO CUSTOMER of customers. Both Bill and Graham still work full-time in the SERVICE business, helped now by over 60 members of staff. The main qualification of membership of our staff is a recognition that our customers, and our company Helpful - Accurate - reputation, depend on our ability to get every aspect of our service right first time. Fast - Efficient THE STOCK WE NEED TO GIVE THE SERVICE YOU NEED The overall objective at Rimmer Bros is to achieve customer satisfaction at all times. Our degree of specialisation means two things. Firstly, our people know the cars we’re dealing with Our people know your car well, and every member of our inside and out, and can give you any advice you might staff is dedicated in helping to preserve Classic Cars. need regarding part selection. Our computer system gives up-to-the minute information Secondly, we are able to stock in depth just about regarding availability and the price of any item. any part you might need. Triumph House was acquired in 1991. With over 75,000 square feet of warehousing We have an enviable reputation for despatching goods alone, it is a cavernous building, and it needs to be! It when the customer needs it, quickly and efficiently. currently contains more than 350,000 recorded part We try to make all our systems and documentation easy numbers with over 35,000 stock lines, and we hold as to follow and use, and make sure that our catalogues many of each as necessary to make it almost impossible and price guides really do help our customers choose the to run out of stock. right parts easily, first time. All other aspects of our operation receive equal emphasis. A truly efficient mail order and stock control system. The latest racking and storage facilities for fast and accurate “order picking”. Careful packaging and despatch procedures. TRADE MARKS & LOGOS: The ‘Triumph’ and ‘Heritage’ logos used herein are registered Trade Marks of British Motor Heritage Ltd, and are used with their license under the special ‘Heritage’ approval scheme. ILLUSTRATIONS: The factory line drawings of parts are also reproduced under license from MODELS COVERED IN THIS CATALOGUE British Motor Heritage Ltd. BRITISH MOTOR This parts catalogue primarily covers models for the UK and European HERITAGE APPROVED markets, and to a less extent vehicles for the USA (especially the later © Copyright Rimmer Bros. All rights reserved. USA models), as many parts are common to all models such as: Brakes, No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, communicated or transmitted in any form or by any means, Suspension, Bodywork etc. including Photocopying, Electronic, Mechanical or otherwise, without prior written permission from Rimmer Bros Ltd. HE TRIUMPH PARTS SPECIALIST 2 1V- 2-7 17/10/08 11:28 Page 4 TELEPHONE THIS CATALOGUE & OUR PRICE GUIDE There are no prices in this catalogue. Use it to select the parts you need, then check their cost by referring 01522 to our web site or the separate Price Guide (or CD rom) which represents the other half of our ordering system. The Price Guide is updated and reprinted more frequently, but we ask that you confirm all prices when ordering. It may also list additional parts (new lines) that we have introduced since this catalogue was printed, and it has more detailed information about ordering & delivery methods. It also has information on warranties 568000 and a ‘Trouble Shooter Guide’. (Overseas +44 1522 568000) ORDERING BY PHONE Please quote your home postcode and part numbers where possible. This gives instant access to our FAX computerised records and stock control system. If you have any difficulty in selecting the parts you need, our 01522 567600 expert staff can help. (Overseas +44 1522 567600) E-MAIL [email protected] UK Payment for Phone Orders WEBSITE (See also “Overseas Orders & Payment.”) www.rimmerbros.co.uk When you have checked on price, availability and delivery costs you can place your order by phone using Visa, MasterCard, Delta/Connect, Maestro, Solo, American Express, Diners Club, or JCB. You will need to tell us the card number, expiry date (or issue number), CVC security number, cardholder’s full name and ADDRESS registered card address. Rimmer Bros, Triumph House, After Hours Ordering Service Sleaford Road, Bracebridge Heath, We operate a 24-hour answering/ordering service which is available to card holders out of normal hours Lincoln, LN4 2NA, England. for both UK and Overseas customers. Just leave all necessary details on our telephone voice mails, ie your vehicle type, year, model, the parts and/or the part numbers you require, plus your name, address (inc, postcode), credit card details and delivery address (if different). Writing out these details before phoning usually helps a caller to give us clear instructions. If at all possible, please also leave a daytime telephone number. ORDERING BY E-MAIL AND THE INTERNET ORDERING BY POST Our website holds details on all our parts catalogues, Triumph House, Sleaford Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2NA, England. has up to date prices and an on line ordering facility. Use our E-Mail address for sending your order or We ask you to phone first if at all possible - to check your parts selection, and to advise of delivery parts enquiry. charges. Because prices and availability sometimes change, we can also confirm the exact remittance needed, avoiding unnecessary delays. If you have not been able to telephone, please give us all possible www.rimmerbros.co.uk information - car type/year, RH or LH, front/rear etc - so we can check your selection (including your name, address and postcode) in all correspondence. Use our Order Form if you can. It asks specifically for all the details we might need. Please photostat or E-Mail: [email protected] request additional copies of the order form if required. UK Payment for Post Orders (See also “Overseas Orders & Payment.”) Send your remittance with the order.