Introduction
Richard Gormley
The Americans fell head over heels in love with the TR2 and it put Triumph back in the game – we can see why.
Widely regarded as the car that saved the Triumph brand the TR2 was everything a 50’s sports car should be. It was fast, light, simple and reliable as well as being immense fun to drive. Aimed at gaining entry to the critical US market the TR2 proved hugely popular across the pond firmly positioning Triumph to exploit the American thirst for fast, lightweight two seaters. Back home the TR2 was an instant hit too, thoroughly modernising the Triumph range. Although motorsport potential was not immediately recognised the TR2 soon began to deliver results with TR2’s taking 1st, 2nd, and 5th places in the RAC Rally. Powered by the Standard Vanguard engine which had a reputation for being ‘virtually indestructible’ this car was tough, dependable, and great to look at. The TR range was on the map and the rest is history.
This lovely, UK Market, RHD, TR2 is the sought after ‘long door’ model and comes to auction following just over 3 and a half years with its current owner. It’s highly original, unrestored and the current owner confirms it is a matching numbers example. Unmolested examples as solid as this are hard to find and this one benefits from having only 4 previous registered keepers since 1955. The paintwork would benefit from some TLC but this TR2 is wonderfully charming just as it is.
This listing was written from information supplied by Richard after meeting Adrian the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi, does the car have the side screens ?
What fuel are you using at the moment (5 premium plus or an additive.
Just one more question has the clinyder head been converted to unleaded (harden valves)
Thankyou.
No idea about cylinder head.
Project car.? Just use it and drive as it is .ready to use and enjoy,it is true that there are shinier ones existing. This car is for someone that values originality and patina and matching numbers
Good morning Adrian, does the TR have overdrive?
Goodevening Adrian,
Love yourTr2 always wanted one my question is the paint looks poor any bad rust issues .
Paintwork is69 years old ,has had areas repainted ,some areas better than others but overall looks fine outside the pub ,but no it is not perfect ,just original. All new floors ,no rust needs doing.
Cheers Thankyou Adrian looks a very interesting project car looking forward to try and obtain it.
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Glemsford
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