Description
The Millbrook Sale | Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire
Viewing: Saturday 9th May 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Sunday 10th May 2026
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JH
1948 Triumph 1800 Roadster
Exhaustively restored to concours condition
Estimate
£16, 000 - £20, 000
Registration No: JUR 496
Chassis No: TRD2169
MOT: Exempt
Described by the vendor as being a concours condition example
Subject to a comprehensive restoration completed in 2002 with a DVD showing photos throughout the restoration
Finished with Dark Blue bodywork over a contrasting cream leather interior
Fitted with the original 1, 776cc engine mated to the often preferred 4-speed manual gearbox
Introduced in late 1948, the Triumph 2000 Roadster shared the same flamboyant styling and dickey seat as its Frank Callaby-penned predecessor, 1800 of 1946. Based around a near-identical chassis with independent front suspension, hydraulic shock absorbers, and four-wheel drum brakes, the newcomer benefited from a more refined hypoid-bevel rear axle. Considerably torquier than the unit it replaced, the new Standard-Triumph 2088cc OHV four-cylinder made for notably more relaxed performance. Such was the Roadster's newfound in-gear flexibility that the decision was taken to provide three rather than four forward speeds. With a production run of only two years, just 2, 000 2088cc-powered Roadsters are thought to have been made.
More information to follow
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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).
