1968 Triumph TR5

Registration No: TYP 922F
Chassis No: CP2005
MOT: July 2026

• UK supplied, right-hand drive example
• Fuel-injected, with overdrive transmission
• Evidently the recipient of a previous major restoration
• Much recent expenditure, with some subtle upgrades

The TR5 was built for a 13-month period between August 1967 and September 1968 in Coventry. Visually identical to the Michelotti styled TR4, the TR5 hid the main differences under the body. The most significant change was the 2.5 litre straight-six fuel-injected engine developing around 150bhp and which was carried forward to the TR6. At the time, fuel injection was uncommon in road cars. Triumph claimed in their sales brochure that it was the ‘first British production sports car with petrol fuel injection’. This engine could propel the TR5 from 0-50mph in just 6.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 125mph. Standard equipment included front disc brakes, independent rear suspension, rack and pinion steering and a four-speed gearbox. The available optional extras included overdrive and spoked wire wheels.

First registered on the 3rd May 1968 and believed to have had just four custodians throughout its life; this Triumph TR5 is presented in Old English White, with a contrasting Black interior. ‘TYP 922F’ is a right hand drive, home-market car, fitted with a desirable manual ‘overdrive’ gearbox. It benefits from a comprehensive and photographically documented restoration some years ago, which shows the bodyshell removed from the rolling chassis. Entering the current ownership in 2023 and only offered for sale due to having too many other cars in his collection; the TR5 has been lavished with around £5000 in subtle upgrades and improvements within the last two years. This included a set of Moss ‘sports’ seats, in black, with white piping. They feature a reclining back which has been shaped to give improved lateral and lower back (lumbar) support, and they are fitted with height-adjustable headrests, unlike the factory seats. Looking to take part in long-distance tours and rallies, the team at Racetorations of Lincoln provided upgraded Quaife rear hubs and driveshafts, plus polybushing and related fittings at a cost of almost £3500.

Running and driving well during our recent photography session, the Triumph is offered with a current UK V5c registration document, photographic record of the restoration and a small number of invoices for works carried out. With the looks of the TR4, but the performance of the TR6, these TR5 Triumphs have always the most desirable of the entire TR series and with such a conservative estimate figure, should provide Champagne classic motoring, for a lemonade outlay.

For more information, please contact:
Adam Sykes
adam.sykes@handh.co.uk
07429 600332