Description
Triumph TR5 (250) – Full Restoration/ Superb Example
Following the hugely successful and visually stunning TR4 the fuel injected TR5 introduced in August 1967 retained the flowing Michelotti lines of the ‘4’ while upgrading performance with the more powerful 2. 5 litre straight six engine.
The car was an instant success around the world - there was nothing not to like - although production ceased after just 13 months when the mass produced TR6 was introduced. The American market was supplied with the TR250 which was identical to the UK TR5 except it sported Stromberg carburettors instead of the Lucas fuel injection system.
Our car rolled off the Coventry production line on 25th July 1968 and was dispatched from Samuel Williams Wharf (Dagenham) aboard the Norwegian vessel “Vinni” to Genser & Foreman Inc. Ney York. The Heritage Certificate confirms that the car retains her original colour – Valecia Blue – with black interior.
The ‘5’ was repatriated to the UK in 1998 and has been the subject of a full body-off/ photographic restoration, conversion to RHD, overdrive gearbox, TR5 (unleaded) cylinder-head, fast-road camshaft and extractor exhaust system.
Summary of Work
Powertrain/ Roadholding:
· Uprated rear driveshafts/ alloy hubs with constant velocity joints (TR Nord/ Moss)
· Revington ‘Coil Over Shocks’ rear suspension
· Front alloy hubs with oversized wheel bearings
· Uprated front stub axles
· Adjustable shock absorbers all round
· Ventilated/ drilled front disc brakes.
· Front anti-roll bar
Under the Bonnet:
· Rebuilt 2500cc Straight Six engine with TR5 unleaded cylinder head
· Laycock ‘A’ type overdrive gearbox
· Twin HS6 SU Carburettors
· Custom alloy airbox with carb inlet trumpets
· K&N Apollo air filter system
· Tubular extractor exhaust manifold
· Twin box stainless steel exhaust system.
· Fast road camshaft
· Facet electric fuel pump & pressure regulator/ filter.
· Alloy rocker cover
· Electric fan
Interior:
· Walnut dash/ door cappings (Chapman & Cliff)
· Overdrive ‘Logic Controller’ push-button on gear stick.
· Clock/ Stopwatch Instrument from MIG 21 fighter.
· Voltmeter & oil temperature gauges
· Moto-Lita steering wheel
· Moss black leather/ white piping seat belts
· LED instrument lighting
The history files are one of the most comprehensive we have ever seen with restoration notes, photographs, articles for the TR club magazine, V5’s, importation paperwork and lots and lots of invoices.....
This bodywork presents extremely well with excellent panel fit, a deep gloss to the Valencia Blue paint, excellent chrome and absolutely no corrosion issues – a car to use & enjoy.
Mechanically the TR has wanted for nothing in recent years with servicing annually with any components being replaced as required.
Interior is outstanding with replacement carpets, seats/ foams, wooden dash and instrumentation all looking good/ working well – I love the MIG 21 clock.
We recommend early viewing and a test drive to fully appreciate the beauty, driving experience & addictive soundtrack of this stunning classic.
