1955 Triumph TR2

Registration No: 7558 CR
Chassis No: TS5365
MOT: Exempt

• A desirable 'home market' car that pleasingly retains its original, Southampton-issued number plate
• Subtly uprated with a hi-torque starter motor, alternator and electric cooling fan
• Known to the Vintage Triumph Register and previously used to tour around Europe
• A characterful 1950s Roadster that should be great fun to drive

Introduced in July 1953, the Triumph TR2 proved more than the sum of its parts. Great fun to drive with a compact 88-inch wheelbase, torquey 2-litre engine and short-throw, four-speed manual gearbox, the two-seater was capable of over 100mph and soon proved its worth in international competition. Deservedly popular on both sides of the Atlantic, just 2,823 of the 8,628 TR2s made were sold in the UK.

A desirable ‘home market’ example that was first registered in Southampton on February 7^th 1955 (or so its original ‘7558 CR’ number plate would imply), chassis TS5365 now presents an older restoration. Known to have been repainted from Blue to Green and back again, one of the Triumph’s more recent keepers used it for various European adventures. Fitted with an exchange Standard-Triumph ‘Stanpart’ engine at some stage, the TR2 has been uprated with a hi-torque starter motor, alternator and electric cooling fan. Riding on wire wheels shod with Vredstein tyres, it also benefits from an under dash ignition isolation switch and 12v power socket. Nicely trimmed in Grey with Dark Blue piping, the two-seater comes with a hood, sidescreens and assorted touring spares.

For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737