Description
We first encountered this superb 1968 Triumph TR5 in 2013, just 650 miles on since its mid-2000’s full rebuild and upgrades. Thirteen years and 11, 000 miles later, BKX 4F returns to the showroom in exceptional condition, testament to the meticulous ownership since its first-class rebuild. From 2004, this magnificent fast-road TR5 had been totally rebuilt to show standard condition over 2 years to the tune of an astonishing £65000. The rebuild was completed in 2006 and is documented thoroughly with invoices and photographs. It is clear to see the car has been used on fair weather days, stored well, and superbly looked after since its rebuild.
BKX 4F is a heavily modified car with some very expensive upgrades. The engine is to fast road specification with a modified cylinder head. Cast Hepolite pistons were fitted, the block bored to size and the crankshaft balanced, micropolished and re-ground. The flywheel was lightened, a new oil pump and uprated pressure spring fitted, new big end, main and thrust bearings, all new gaskets and conrod bushes, new core plugs, new crank spigot bush, replaced crank oil seal, new timing cover oil seal, new timing chain and tensioner, replaced camshaft lockplate, new cam followers and the camshaft reground and plasma hardened. The engine had a spin on oil filter conversion, new rockershaft, an alloy finned sump, alloy finned rocker cover and a new clutch and plate.
Mechanical work and upgrades included a front and rear anti-roll bars, uprated front and rear springs, new spax shock absorbers, uprated drive shafts, re-conditioned rear hub units, uprated bushes to the rear suspension trailing arms and differential, the differential rebuilt, the rear suspension changed to Racestorations own designed alloy telescopic system, Alfin alloy rear brake drums fitted, A. P Racing 4 pot callipers fitted and vented and grooved discs fitted. The front hubs were rebuilt and all new SS brakelines fitted both front and rear. A SS oil cooler, Kenlowe electric fan, Racestorations own Alloy multifinned uprated water pump and brand-new triple Weber 40DCOE carburettors were also fitted to the car. Racestorations fibreglass radiator air duct with an outlet for induction pipework to feed air to the Webers carburettors has been installed to the car and the gearbox has been rebuilt and an electronic automatic overdrive system fitted. A Racestorations stainless steel performance exhaust system is in place and high-capacity alternators, high torque starter motor have also been fitted.
The chassis had been totally stripped down, strengthened and painted with stiffening plates on the front and rear suspension, diff mounting points and steering rack. A bespoke roll cage including front bulkhead and rear hoops, removable rear diagonal brace and removable side door bars had been fitted to the car.
The bodywork had been totally restored by Heritage Classics in Teesside. The body was taken back to bare metal and re-painted in Royal Blue. The finish is outstanding. Genuine Minilight wheels with solid aluminium billet centres were fitted with new 205 tyres and all glass replaced. The interior was totally replaced with new carpets, hard top lining and new leather seats. All instruments were re-furbished and an Enrico Nardi wooden steering wheel fitted.
This TR5 is something quite special and has been rebuilt to a high specification with no expense spared. The condition is quite simply outstanding in every respect 20 years on from restoration and the car is tremendous fun to drive. Over the past 7 years, Willow Triumph LTD has been maintaining the car with £4, 500 of documented repairs to ensure a first-class drive. This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a car that would cost significantly more than the asking price to replicate.
