Triumph Mayflower

Triumph Mayflower
Triumph
aka	"The Watch Charm Rolls Royce"
Production	1950-1953 35,000 Made
Class	Small Luxury
Body Style	2-Door Saloon 2-Door Drophead Coupe
Length	156 inches (3960 mm)
Width	62 inches (1575 mm)
Height
Wheelbase	84 inches (2134 mm)
Weight
Transmission	3-Speed Manual
Engine	1247 cc I-4
Power	38 hp at 4200 rpm
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Designer	Leslie Moore

The Triumph Mayflower was an attempt by Triumph to make a luxury car out of components that were usually employed in making small, economy vehicles. This was due in part to the difficulty in getting parts and materials to build such vehicles. The most discussed feature of the Mayflower is its unique razor-edge styling. Sir John Black, Chariman of Standard Triumph, wanted this type of styling because he was told by Louis Antweiller, Managing Director of Mulliners, that Americans loved Rolls Royces. He decided to name the car Mayflower to appeal to Americans who were descendants of the pilgrims who landed in Massachusetts in 1620. The Mayflower was also the first to produced by Triumph after its acquisition by the Standard Motor Company.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Triumph Mayflower Review.

Styles and Major Options

The majority of Mayflowers came in a 2-door body style, but are typically called saloons due to their boxy roofs and large rear seats. About ten Drophead Coupes, or convertibles, were made but the exact number is unknown. In Australia, about 150 pick-up Mayflowers were made and called "coupe utility" by Triumph.

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External Links

Triumph Mayflower: The forgotten Triumph - An enthusiast dedicated to the Triuph Mayflower