1956 Triumph TR2
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Highlights
- Desirable RHD car
- Comes with soft top roof, tonneau and side windows
- Beautifully presented throughout, in largely original form
The Appeal
The TR2 saw a fittingly triumphant return to form for the legendary sports car manufacturer. The ever appealing US export market was thriving for British automakers and the TR2 sought to capitalise on the new demand from buyers looking for a truly great performing stylish sports car. Beautiful, capable and impressively dynamic, the TR2 picked up where Triumph’s first post war prototype, the 20TS or TR1 had fallen short, courtesy of more motorsport derived influence and engineering.
Whilst the TR2 was quite the popular car amongst buyers and a truly sought after number on the used collector market in present day, production only spanned a handful of years meaning build numbers were small, and today, the TR2 is an immensely rare car. With a bulk of the models finding homes in the US, good quality RHD examples such as the car we have here are seldom seen and thus make an undeniably interesting, and rare candidate to be preserved as part of a collection or to be used as a fun weekend heritage sports car. In great, highly original mechanical and aesthetic order, its safe to say this TR2 is one of the finer of the very few examples out there.
The History and Paperwork
- Manufactured 1956
- RHD example
- Subject to extensive mechanical works and refurbishment by a previous owner circa 2018-21
- Accompanied by a large selection of invoices from Worcester Classic Cars LTD for aforementioned refurb work detailing expenditure in the thousands
- Period Triumph Sports Cars introduction book
- Both tax and MOT exempt due to the car’s historic status
- V5 registration document present with the vehicle
- Volume of the Haynes workshop manual also to hand with the car
The Interior
- Smartly presented interior space, showcased in highly original order
- Predominantly upholstered in a rich black hue
- Good quality seating, well upholstered with contrasting white piping
- Rear bench seat with matching black and cream colour scheme
- Seating is in great clean form, with very minimal signs of wear or age, just a slight area of blemishing on the driver’s seat back
- Simple black door panels with cord style door pulls
- Dash panel is in good clean form and looks to have avoided heavy sun damage or cracking
- Wonderful selection of Jaeger instruments and original switchgear to be seen, all in fine fettle and neatly detailed with chrome trim
- Plush red carpeting throughout, presenting with just a light patina in places
- Great “banjo” style three spoke steering wheel
- Well sized boot area with simple black rubber matting
The Exterior
- Simply excellent exterior styling, surely one of the finest cars of the era
- Finished in a charming, bold red hue
- Paintwork is of a great standard, highlight very minor signs of age and marking in places
- High quality chrome trim used throughout with a wonderful shine, exhibiting just a light patina in areas
- Folding black roof frame for accompanying soft top
- Soft top is in good clean form in a contrasting black hue
- The TR2 also comes accompanied by a matching black tonneau cover and removable side windows which slide into the door panels
- Four wonderful red steel wheels reside at ground level with complimenting chrome trim and Triumph hubcaps
The Mechanics
- Under the bonnet we find an excellently 1991cc Standard four cylinder engine, highly regarded as one of the all time greats among enthusiasts
- Presented in great overall mechanical order
- Engine and surrounding engine bay look to be in good clean form
- Subject to an extensive mechanical refurbishment between 2018 and 2021 including an overhaul of the braking system and cylinder head and gasket replacement
- Converted to run on unleaded fuel
- The TR2 fires into life quickly and comfortably and on release of the choke, settles into a comfortable idle
- On the road a wonderful driving experience is provided, with solid power delivery and crisp gear changes from the accompanying manual gearbox
- The underside of the car looks clean and solid upon inspection
Summary
The result of a thorough redesign and post war optimism, the Triumph TR2 was a wonderful little sports roadster and arguably one of the greatest of the era. Beautifully styled and impressively capable from a performance and dynamic perspective it demonstrated an excellent return to form for Triumph and once again cemented them as an esteemed sporting automaker.
This highly original RHD car must surely be one of the best of the very limited numbers out there and, for the avid British car enthusiast or collector, isn’t one to miss.
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1956
- Make Triumph
- Model TR2
- Colour Red
- Odometer 76,007 Miles
- Engine size 1991
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Epping Green
- Location Hertfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
15
bids
from 5
bidders
- Ni•••• £14,000 31/10/23
- bo•••• £13,750 31/10/23
- Ni•••• £13,500 31/10/23
- as•••• £13,250 31/10/23
- Ni•••• £13,000 31/10/23
- bo•••• £12,500 31/10/23
- Ni•••• £12,000 31/10/23
- bo•••• £11,500 31/10/23
- Ni•••• £11,000 31/10/23
- bo•••• £10,500 31/10/23
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