1967 Mayster Triumf 2.0 Avtosport
Before becoming Mara’s performance division AMM in 1990, Mayster was one of the very few Archanan boutique car manufacturers. Their sole model, the Triumf, came to market in the early 1960s, powered by a 1.6 l flat-4, and was available in coupe and softtop forms.
While seeing very limited uptake in their home market, the Triumf’s light weight and convincing handling characteristics were particularly appreciated by Fruinian and Dalluhan gentleman drivers who were looking for something different. One of them, Timur Alikhanov, took a particular interest in the fledgling company and worked with the Mayster engineers to create a racing version, his connections giving Mayster access to more sophisticated car parts than available in Archana.
A Mayster Triumf 2.0 Avtosport in sand yellow, the traditional Dalluhan racing colour
The engine got enlarged to 2 litres, and Fruinian carburetors, an overall more aggressive engine tune and the availability of 98 octane fuel on racetracks effectively doubled the initial power output. The interior was gutted down to the basics, racing brakes and tyres fitted, and the suspension re-tuned for the changed power and weight distribution characteristics.