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==Overseas assembly== Various models were assembled in [[South Africa]], with the later 2500TC and 2500S being badged '''Triumph Chicane''' in that market between 1973 and 1978.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=W6AjAQAAIAAJ&q=Triumph+Chicane ''Time & Tide''], Volume 55, Time and Tide Publishing Company, 1974, page 12</ref> In New Zealand, [[Complete Knock Down|CKD production]] of the Triumph 2000 continued at [[New Zealand Motor Corporation]]'s [[Nelson, New Zealand|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]].<ref name=Chambers>{{cite journal|last=Chambers|first=Cliff|title=Ones That Got Away|journal=Unique Cars|date=27 February 2013|issue=347|page=24|url=http://www.uniquecarsmag.com.au|access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref> A special version of the Mk 1 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.<ref name=Chambers/> Total production of the 2000MD was approximately 100.<ref name=Chambers/>
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