1973 and 1978. In New Zealand, CKD production of the Triumph 2000 continued at New Zealand Motor Corporation's Nelson plant, with 2500S models until March 1979. Sir Rob Muldoon, New Zealand's then Prime Minister, privately owned a white 2500S and had been known to drive to work in it. This car is now owned by a member of the Auckland Triumph Car Club. The 2000 was assembled in Australia by Australian Motor Industries. A special version was known as the 2000MD ("Managing Director"), which had special features such as knock-off wire wheels, triple Stromberg carburettors, and the battery moved to the boot. Total production of the 2000MD was approximately 100. Today Many of these cars are still on the road, supported by owners clubs and specialist parts. The 2000 and derivatives are also popular with modifiers owing to common parts and engines shared with other Triumph models such as the TR6, GT6, and Vitesse. Motor sport Factory-entered 2.5 PIs finished 2nd and 4th in the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally. References External links The Unofficial Austin Rover Web Resource Austin Rover on-line 2000 Cars introduced in 1963 1970s cars Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Sedans Station wagons