The Renown is the first model to carry the Triumph name after the company was taken over by Standard, and is a continuation of 1930s styling popular on coachbuilt limousines. The “razor-edge” style first appeared under the “1800” and “2000” model designations before being renamed Renown in 1949. The Renown used a new chassis and the two litre wet-sleeve four-cylinder motor developed for the Standard Vanguard. This unit proved to be a strong, versatile power unit that found its way into a diverse range of vehicles, including sports cars and tractors. It had a three-speed column gear change and an overdrive was sometimes fitted. The high roof line and thin pillars of the body style made for excellent forward visibility. The Renown was phased out in 1954.
