Unbelievable Heat: Triumph Stag Blamed for UK Heatwave

TopGear.com's Roving Correspondent, Cory Spondent, Reports

A surprising theory has emerged: an overheating Triumph Stag, stalled in traffic, might be the culprit behind the UK’s recent heatwave. As experts quickly dismissed typical causes like high-pressure systems, they instead pointed to the vintage 1970s British GT car as an unexpected source of immense heat.

Meteorologists' Insight

- High-pressure systems? Not this time.
- The real cause? A Triumph Stag emitting extraordinary engine heat.

Experts warn that if the mustard-colored Stag doesn't get ventilation soon, it might fuel unprecedented temperature hikes, potentially shattering UK heat records.

Owner's Perspective

- Owner's remark: "What heatwave? It's always this hot."
- Car charm: "I just pop the roof down for my Triumph cap to shine."

Despite topping up coolant and replacing the water pump, the owner dismissed the overheating as a sign of the Stag's "uncontainable" power. Yet, faint concern crept in when pondering, "Oh god, did that sound like a timing chain?"

Not an Isolated Incident

A nearby Series 1 Jaguar E-Type was also suffering heat woes but went unnoticed by its owner, who was distracted with roadside flirting.

  

Summary

An overheating Triumph Stag caught in motorway traffic has been humorously credited as a contributing factor to the UK's heatwave. While meteorologists typically consider high-pressure systems, the focus has shifted to this retro vehicle. Both the Stag and a nearby E-Type faced engine heat issues, though with amused and distracted owners, the situation remains as much a spectacle as a concern.