Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 14th October from 12pm
Auction: Wed 15th October from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1968 Triumph TR5
Exciting 'garage find' restoration project
Estimate
£9, 000 - £11, 000
Registration No: LWK 515F
Chassis No: CP3160
MOT: Exempt
Rare TR model, from the lauded Triumph family of sportscars
One of some 2, 947 examples of the marque
Offered with an extensive history file including invoices and MOT's
Credible 66, 000 miles on the odometer
Promises to be a rewarding project for an enthusiast
Built for just 13 months in 1967-1968, the TR5 arguably featured the best combination of looks, suspension and engine of all the Michelotti-penned Triumph Roadsters. Optional extras included overdrive, wire wheels and a Surrey Top with detachable roof panel. Visually identical to the TR4, the TR5 hid its key differences under the skin, the most significant of which was the engine - the first British production sports car unit to feature petrol injection. The 2498cc Lucas-fed straight-six developed a healthy 150bhp, allowing Motor magazine to record 8. 3 seconds for the 0-60mph dash and a 117 mph top speed. Only 1, 161 were built for the home market, against almost 8, 500 carburettor-fuelled TR250s created for the American one. Amongst aficionados it is considered the most collectible of the series.
This garage find has been in current ownership since 1989 with just 4 former keepers and registers a credible c. 66, 000 miles. Stored since 2004, following an unfinished restoration undertaken by Foundry Classics, it had been a daily driver up to then and was a yearly attendee at the Malvern Show. Complete with an aluminium Surrey Top, carpeting, new seat foam, TR5 wheel trims and soft top, this desirable home market TR5 is well worthy of completion. Accompanied by an extensive history file including manuals, invoices, Swansea V5c and a collection of MOT certificates.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
