Description
1955 Triumph TR2 sold April 2025
• Only two previous owners
• An eight year+ restoration
• Retrimmed
• 2. 0 litre engine
• Converted to unleaded
• HPI clear
History and Background
Triumph's boss Sir John Black wanted to emulate the success of MG. The Triumph teams delivered a simple, robust, quintessential British roadster. The proven 2. 0 litre engine and light weight made it a quick car. Few cars are as entertaining as a classic British drop-top and the TR2 is one of the best of the breed.
The rarity makes it hugely tempting now.
• First registered 6th May 1955
• Incredibly it has only had two previous owners
• Came to us having been owned for nearly two decades by the same enthusiast.
• It is now finished after an 8-year renovation
• Since then, the TR2 has been garaged, only venturing out at weekends occasionally and to the odd show
Inside
First surprise is that the TR2 isn't the squeeze so many traditional classic sports cars are. The generous footwells combined with those low doors making it easy to jump aboard.
• The interior has been fully retrimmed
• The deep rich red complements the exterior very well
• The retrim is clearly of good quality
• There are minimal signs of wear
• Simple red door panels with chrome fittings and cord style door pullsThe Triumph TR2 roadster is a classic British design. Long bonnet, swooping wings, and distinctive cutaway doors. Its smile-shaped grille and minimalist lines exude timeless British sports car charm. The compact, low-slung profile emphasizes performance, while the simple shape adds understated elegance.
• Surely one of the finest cars of the era
• Finished in a charming, Old English White
• Paintwork is of a great standard
• New red roof with side screens
• Folding black roof frame
• White steel wheels
• Complemented with Triumph hubcaps
Delightful design touches such as the vertical rear bumper blades are the cherry on top.
