Description
The TR5 is the rarest and most sought after model of the Triumph TR range. In fact, it was only built for 13 months, and based on the Michelotti styled TR4. The main difference was the engine, which was the brand new 2, 5 Litre straight six. This engine had fuel injection, which was very uncommon for road cars at the time, and produced an impressive 150 bhp. Disc brakes, independent rear suspension and rack and pinion steering were also standard equipment. In September, the TR5 was replaced by the TR6.
With only 2947 units ever produced, this is a very rare car. This example was delivered new in Belgium in December 1968, and as most of the TR5's destined for the continental market, this car was dispatched as a CKD kit to the Mechelen plant of BMC in Belgium, where it was assembled. It is completely restored to original specification, and drives and feels like a new car. This TR5 is equipped with chromed wire wheels and comes with a rare Surrey Top which makes it possible to drive it as a Targa.
The Triumph TR5 is a powerful and quintessentially british roadster, that offers lots of driving pleasure. Well restored TR5s are not often coming on the market, and an original Belgian one is even more special. Don't miss this opportunity if you are looking for a great sixties sportscar.
