Highlights

Very rare TR250 in pretty Jasmine Yellow
Matching numbers example in very good condition
Repainted by the previous keeper and recently fitted with new carpets
New clutch master cylinder, electrical overhaul and carburettor service
Current keeper since 2014 with four in total
Contrôle Technique valid to June 2030 with no advisories
Always stored in a dry garage
Extensive service and improvement invoices available

The Appeal

The TR5 is known as a ‘Goldilocks’ car for simple reasons - it is the sweet spot in the TR lineage, blending the classic, sharp-suited Michelotti looks of earlier generations with the torquey 2.5L straight six of the later Karmann cars. The TR250 takes things a step further, eschewing the complex fuel injection in favour of a more traditional carburettor set-up. Built for just 15 months between 1967 and 1968, it is rare too - just 8,400 were built, all bound for the USA.

This pretty Jasmine Yellow TR250 is likely one of the last built, a 1968 car that retains its correct badging and nose stripe and has had just four keepers in its 58 years. Its current enthusiast keeper acquired it in 2014 and has looked after it well, as you can see in the photos, including always dry storing it in a garage. It has been used for various classic car rallies and features thoughtful additions like mechanical Aifab cruise control and a new Kenwood audio system. The soft top is reported to be watertight, and a tonneau cover is also included.

The car is a characterful mix of originality and refurbishment and is said to run and drive very well. Recent work includes a new clutch master cylinder, electrical repairs, and carburettor servicing. It comes with a useful Controle Technique valid to June 2030.

History and Paperwork

Belgium-registered 1968 Triumph TR250
Matching numbers confirmed by the vendor
Four registered keepers from new we are told
Current keeper since June 2014
Odometer shows 50,714 kilometres (unwarranted) the reading is not believed to be accurate
Service and improvement invoices available
Contrôle technique valid to June 2030 with no advisories
Always garaged by the current keeper

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The Condition

Bodywork reported to be in good condition requiring no repairs
Jasmine Yellow paintwork presents well and includes correct nose stripe in gret
Car believed repainted in original colour by previous owner
Vendor states that paintwork presents well with few imperfections
Bodywork in good order with flush panel fit particularly across doors as shown
Chrome wire wheels in good condition with spare wheel in boot
Fitted with good quality matching Hankook tyres showing good tread
Chrome rear luggage rack fitted
Front and rear bumpers in good order with light age to other chrome fittings
Correct TR250 badging
Black seats with white piping are said to be original
Vendor notes light wear to the driver's seat
New carpets fitted
Soft top reported to be watertight
Two tonneau covers included as shown
Fitted with wood rimmed wheel and modern stereo
Aifab fittings and dials as above and shown in photos

The Mechanics

111bhp 2,498cc straight-six engine
4spd manual gearbox with overdrive on 3rd and 4th gears
Clutch master cylinder replaced
Electrical wiring renewed
Carburettors overhauled
The vendor reports the car has performed well on numerous touring rallies

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