Black Betty arrived without permission — and without mercy.
A pre-war Triumph built in an era before convenience, forgiveness, or assumptions.
Nothing about Betty is easy.
Nothing about her is modern.
And that is precisely the point.
She does not tolerate shortcuts.
She does not negotiate with inexperience.
She teaches through consequence.
Black Betty is mechanically raw, historically rare, and unapologetically demanding.
The work here is not to tame the car —
but to rise to it.
Black Betty will be driven, documented, and slowly understood —
on her own terms.
Specification
Manufacturer: Triumph
Model: Dolomite
Year: 1934
Engine: 2.3-2.4 L straight-8
Project status: Active driving & mechanical developmen
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