Sold for £21,938
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: CVG 967F
Chassis No: CD/7319-L
MOT: Exempt
Only available from August 1967 until September 1968, it is estimated that just 1,300 or so of the 8,484 Triumph TR250s made remain in existence. Powered by Triumph's lusty 2.5-litre straight-six engine, albeit in a slightly detuned state to satisfy America's growing emission laws, the model shared much mechanically with the TR5 including all-round independent suspension, front disc brakes and rack and pinion steering.
According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis CD/7319-L was completed to left-hand drive, North American Export specification on August 6th 1968. Despatched to Walter Hagan & Company GmbH of Krefeld, Germany the following month (presumably for delivery to a US serviceman stationed in that locale), the Triumph was repatriated from North Carolina during December 2020. Various photographs on file show that the TR250 was stripped to a bare chassis thereafter prior to being extensively restored by its only UK registered keeper. A retired engineer with experience of bodywork repairs, he converted the sportscar to right-hand drive as well as repainting it Old English White, re-trimming the front seats / door cards and replacing the dashtop, hood and carpets. The engine was treated to a new timing chain, bearings, gaskets, piston rings, fuel / water pumps and front / rear crankshaft oil seals, while the rear axle was uprated with a higher final drive ratio. The brakes, suspension and fuel system were all gone through and a new stainless steel exhaust fitted. The ignition system was upgraded and the number stamped into the 2.5-litre straight-six engine pleasingly matches that quoted on the Heritage Certificate. Entrusted to renowned marque specialist TR Bitz for a check over last August, ‘CVG 967F’ had attention paid to its rear hub units and springs. Yet to be fully run-in after its rejuvenation, this smart TR250 comes with a plethora of parts invoices which must total a decent chunk of the guide price! Seemingly as clean underneath as it is on top, this handsome Triumph comes with a V5C Registration Document, history file and TR5 pedal box (the one currently installed is better suited to someone with small feet).
PLEASE NOTE: This lot was formerly fitted with overdrive which has since been removed. The seller was under the impression that the rear axle ratio had been raised to compensate but has not had this independently verified and does not know the current final drive ratio.
For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737
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