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Stylish Ambition

By Etienne Psaila

Stylish Ambition

By Etienne Psaila

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Few cars embody both the brilliance and the heartbreak of Britain's motor industry like the Triumph Stag. Conceived in the optimism of the late 1960s, the Stag was Triumph's bold attempt to create a grand tourer that could rival Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, and Jaguar - a stylish V8 convertible that promised continental glamour with British charm. What followed was a tale of vision and vulnerability: breathtaking design, innovative engineering, and the corporate turbulence that nearly destroyed it.
Stylish Ambition: The Triumph Stag Story traces the car's complete journey - from its conception in Giovanni Michelotti's Turin studio to its troubled years under British Leyland, and finally to its remarkable rebirth as one of the most beloved British classics. Through detailed narrative and technical insight, it chronicles the engineers who fought to build it, the owners who refused to give up on it, and the enthusiasts who restored its reputation from ridicule to reverence.
More than just an automotive history, this is a story about ambition, resilience, and the timeless power of design. Half a century on, the Triumph Stag stands not as a failure, but as a testament to creative courage - the flawed gem that became a national treasure.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
282
Release Date:
2025-10-14
Publication Date:
2025-10-14
Publisher:
Independently Published
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1923625187
ISBN13:
9781923625181
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
413 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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