Nr.281Late in 2011 John Dobbins of CJ's Classic Cars in Randburg, South Africa was asked by John Sim to undertake the restoration of his white Triumph Italia Nr.281. They agreed on a full restoration of the car which was missing its grill mesh and had trailer like tail lights. The body was removed and sent to the panel beater for bead blasting and painting while the chassis, engine and suspension were rebuilt. However, the panel beater was not progressing satisfactorily on the body, having only bead blasted it when company was liquidated and all their assets seized including the Italia body. It took months to locate the body in an asset storage yard from where it was recovered and taken to another body-shop who was to complete the necessary work.
Unfortunately John Sim was terminally ill with cancer and it was not long before he passed away and subsequently his widow sold the still un-restored Italia Nr.281 to Brian Gibson. For more information about this car see Italia Nr.281 (Information: John Dobbins)
Nr.282The owner of Italia Nr.282 is Ingrid Schmid.
Nr.295No information available.