1968 Triumph TR5 PI O/D
Highlights
- Fewer than 2,000 TR5 PI examples estimated to survive worldwide
- Numerous mechanical improvements including a partitioned aluminium fuel tank and upgraded fuel system
- Known French history, supported by numerous invoices
- Matching serial numbers reported
The Appeal
In Triumph parlance, the letters "PI" stand for "Petrol Injection", and the TR5 PI was the first production Triumph to be equipped with Lucas mechanical fuel injection, developing a very respectable 150 bhp from its 2.5-litre inline six-cylinder engine. Produced for a single model year, it ranks amongst the rarest of the TR range, with fewer than 2,000 examples estimated to survive worldwide.
This blue example was imported to France approximately thirty years ago and is registered as a classic vehicle, with matching serial numbers reported. Its known French history is supported by numerous invoices. The vendor purchased the car in late 2023 and has kept routine maintenance current. Thoughtful improvements have been made to the fuel system, and the paintwork was refreshed approximately fifteen years ago. The vendor describes the mechanics and injection system as being of a high standard, noting that the car drives well, with easy gear changes and effective straight-line braking. Stored in a closed, dry garage and driven regularly on club outings, this is a well-sorted TR5 PI, ready to meet its next owner.
Key Information
- Mileage: 6,500 km (indicated)
- Country of registration: France
- MOT status: Valid until January 2029
- Technical specifications: 2.5-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with Lucas mechanical injection, four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive on 3rd and 4th gears
- Documentation: numerous invoices documenting French history; no documentation relating to its earlier American life
The Details
- Routine maintenance current; engine, gearbox and differential overhauled
- Injection pump overhauled and set
- New partitioned aluminium fuel tank installed
- Bosch fuel pump installed under the wing with cooler, plus an additional cooler on the fuel return line
- Aluminium expansion tank installed and filled
- New Vredestein tyres installed
- Leather seats with headrests and new carpets with rubber over-mats
- New dashboard installed; original dashboard also included
- Speedometer previously faulty, but repaired and calibrated
- Inertia reel seatbelts installed
- Front spoked wheels to be repainted prior to sale due to minor recent paint loss
- Paintwork refreshed approximately fifteen years ago; presents well with a few minor stone chips
- Bodywork in good overall condition with a few minor signs of wear
- All instruments and equipment reported as functional
- Adjustable rear dampers installed
- Custom-made hood cover and tonneau cover included
- Stored in a closed, dry garage and driven regularly on club outings
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