Only two registered keepers from new, with 42 years in current ownership
Dry garage stored for over 30 years
Resprayed 15 years ago
Fitted with four brand-new tyres
Complete and original to the best of the owner's knowledge
Reportedly driving well, showing good temperatures and pressures with no known leaks
The Appeal
Released under new Standard Motor Company Ownership, the Renown was Triumph's full size saloon, pitched as a more affordable alternative to Rolls-Royce and Bentley's post-war offerings.
With its fashionable Razoredge bodywork built in aluminium (owing to the lack of steel) by Mulliners of Birmingham, the Renown and smaller Mayflower were striking to behold, embodying a style that was very popular at the time. Those with Laycock de Normanville overdrive fitted would comfortably cruise at 55-60mph - more than adequate in its day and still capable of being used amidst modern traffic.
This 1951 Triumph Renown is a delightful example of the marque; highly original and suitably patinated. Remarkably, it's had just two registered keepers from new, remaining in current ownership for 42 years! It has been dry garage stored for over three decades and continues to be driven in order to keep the mechanicals in healthy condition.
The bodywork was resprayed 15 years ago, maintaining its original Maroon colour, and the wheels have recently been fitted with four brand new tyres. With a comprehensive history file and a host of period features still intact, this Renown proves a real head-turner out on the road and proved its worth transporting both the vendor's daughters to their weddings.
History and Paperwork
Only two registered keepers from new
In current ownership for 42 years
Comes with a large folder containing various documents for insurance, old MOTs, records of brake repairs, new master cylinder, water pump, old part lists, Triumph Club information, etc
Very good condition handbook with wiring diagram in a leather case included
'NKL 15' is still registered with the DVLA
Exempt from road tax and MOT
Dry garage stored for 30 plus years and covered in carport for the last 9 years
Well-suited to weddings, proms, and special occasions; it carried owner's two daughters to their weddings
The Condition
Razor edge styling, attractive chrome front, badge bar, and gull-wing bonnet give it a presence of a bygone age
Still in its original Maroon colour, resprayed 15 years ago
A few chips, paint bubbles and a few very small dents, but overall it remains in very good condition
Good chrome considering the car's age; just the bumpers and hub caps would benefit from refinishing
Fitted with four brand new tyres
Comes with 3 keys, jack, etc., and a few spares
Complete and original to the best of owner's knowledge
Extras include overdrive, attractive badge bar with 5 period badges, and two fog/spot lamps
Spare wheel and tools in large dry boot
All looks well under the wheel arches, which are protected with black paint
Kept dry with little to no notable corrosion evident
We're informed that all doors shut with a satisfying old railway carriage clunk
90 per cent of headlining remains intact; the strip above windscreen needs replacing
Rear leather seat has a very small hole, otherwise it looks very good
Front leather bench seat has a small split on driver’s side, easily repairable, the rest looks very good
Side panels slightly age-worn, need sympathetic treatment to retain patina
Carpets remains smart with almost no wear
Polished wooded door cappings and dashboard in nice condition
Three chrome period ashtrays present
Gauges accurate to owner's knowledge, although the clock is not working
Wipers and lights, except fogs, all operating
Lining of boot could be improved, but remains clean and dry
The Mechanics
2.0-litre (2,088cc) four-cylinder OHV petrol
Manual transmission with 3 forward gears plus overdrive and reverse
Engine starts and runs well, no water or oil leaks reported
Shows good oil pressure
We're informed that there are no manifold or exhaust leaks
The vendor notes that the gearbox works well when warmed up
New spark plugs and leads fitted recently
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