From 1981 the Mk2’s – Chassis number 2151 onwards, were being manufactured with the Morris Marina and later Morris Ital as a donor vehicle. During the two year transition period, till 1983, because the Triumph front suspension was always well regarded by engineers, Paul Moorhouse also built Hybrid kits using Triumph front suspension and Marina rear axle.
It is not possible to pick these cars out from the records as these Hybrids used the MK II prefix along with the completely Marina based kits.

 

The Marlin Roadster was a particular favourite for use in Classic Trials. It’s weight distribution and short wheelbase allowing it to travel over muddy lanes and rocky tracks better than less advanced designs. Many cars with Triumph and Marina running gear are still competing.

Over the years, various engines have been used from the original Triumph 4 and 6 cylinder engines, Ford Kent and Pinto and Zetec engines, various Italian twin cams and even the Rover V8. This all made for varied and exciting motoring and was a particular favourite with the trials brigade. Its weight-distribution and short wheelbase allowing it to travel over muddy lanes and rocky tracks better than less advanced designs.

becuase the mk2 was designed to have the marina suspension parts they had to redesign the body alittle to have enough space for the wheels because the marina components stuck out abit further than the triumph.