1976 Triumph 2500 S

Registration No: PLF 99R
Chassis No: MP4397DLAP
MOT: June 2025

• Believed to be one of 62 S configurations still on the road today
• A well maintained and frequently used classic
• Fitted with a desirable 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
• An extremely usable classic British saloon car

Introduced in October 1969, the Mk2 version of Triumph’s critically acclaimed 2000 / 2500 range utilised the same monocoque construction, all-round independent suspension and disc / drum brakes as its predecessor. Restyled by Giovanni Michelotti, the newcomer presaged the aesthetics of the upcoming Stag sportscar. Arriving in June 1975, the ultimate 2500 S variant was powered by a twin carburettor-fed 2498cc straight-six allied to either four-speed manual or automatic transmission. Riding on 14-inch wheels and uprated with an anti-roll bar, it accounted for 8,164 sales and proved the swansong for Triumph’s six-cylinder line.

Factory finished in the period combination of Honeysuckle with Chestnut cloth upholstery, chassis MP4397DLA was first registered in London on August 3^rd 1976 (or so its ‘PLF 99R’ number plate would imply). Entering the current (seventh) ownership during late 2021, the Triumph has benefited from much past restoration work including conversion from automatic to four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission. Used by the vendor on high days and holidays, he has submitted the 2500 S for regular MOT testing despite its eligibility for exemption. Believed but not warranted to have covered some 113,000 miles from new, the four-seater started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. Handsome, practical and fun to drive, Triumph’s 2000/2500 models have arguably been undervalued for years.

For more information, please contact:
Angus Fender
angus.fender@handh.co.uk
07958490484