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1968 TR250 to TR5 PI spec - Barons Sandown Pk Tues 11 Dec 2018 For Sale by Auction

The TR5 combined all the best qualities of the earlier popular TR series with a powerful fuel injected six-cylinder engine, and bodywork by Giovanni Michelotti. Launched in 1967, the TR5 was Triumph’s attempt to compete with the likes of the Big Healey and MGC, and was something of a stop-gap until the new TR6 arrived in 1968. The limited production life of just thirteen months with only 2, 947 being made, makes it the rarest member of the TR family. The Triumph’s chassis, a development of the TR4A, employed independent rear suspension adapted from the 2000 saloon, disc brakes up front, precise rack-and-pinion steering and 15-inch wheels on the latest radial rubber. The TR5’s all-synchromesh gearbox available with overdrive, could easily cope with the power of the 2498cc in-line six, and, with 152 bhp to play with, the model could reach 120mph on the open road. The TR4 had long been praised for its well appointed cockpit and the TR5 continued this tradition, offering wind-up windows, decent ventilation and more creature comforts for the occupants. An expensive option that greatly added to the appeal of the TR5 was the unique ‘Surrey’ top, a versatile hardtop arrangement consisting of an aluminium frame with a fixed rear window, a detachable metal roof panel and a simple soft-top for emergency use when the centre panel was removed. Available new or as an aftermarket option, the Surrey topped TR5s are in great demand today. Stylish, sporting and individualistic, the TR5 remains the most sought after variant of the TR family.

This lovely Triumph was the subject of a major overhaul in the early 2000s. The engine was totally re-built and the cylinder head was converted to lead-free use, there is a stainless steel exhast, and a SAH suspension kit has been fitted. The car was re-painted and re-trimmed, but since that time has only done 928 miles. The vendor has owned the car since 2004, and though it has only done a very small mileage it has been the subject of 9 MoT inspections in that time. There are many bills and photographs to back up the work done. This car is in outstanding condition and comes with a new MoT.

Please note that although the log book shows TR5 and the car is badged up as a TR5 and is to full UK TR5 specification, the car is a TR250 that was imported from Texas and converted to UK specification, including being converted to right hand drive and having the Lucas 150 bhp fuel injection system fitted.

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