1968 Triumph TR5 PI O/D
Highlights
- Fewer than 2,000 TR5 PI examples estimated to survive worldwide
- Numerous mechanical upgrades including a partitioned aluminum fuel tank and improved fuel system
- Known French history, supported by numerous invoices
- Matching serial numbers reported
The Appeal
In Triumph parlance, the letters "PI" stand for "Petrol Injection," and the TR5 PI was the first production Triumph to be equipped with Lucas mechanical fuel injection, developing a very respectable 150 horsepower from its 2.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine. Produced for a single model year, it ranks among the rarest of the TR lineup, with fewer than 2,000 examples estimated to survive worldwide.
This blue example was imported to France approximately thirty years ago and is registered as a classic vehicle, with matching serial numbers reported. Its known French history is supported by numerous invoices. The seller acquired the car in late 2023 and has kept routine maintenance current. Thoughtful improvements have been made to the fuel system, and the paint was refreshed approximately fifteen years ago. The seller describes the mechanics and injection system as top-notch, noting that the car drives well, with smooth gear changes and effective straight-line braking. Stored in a closed, dry garage and driven regularly on club outings, this is a well-sorted TR5 PI, ready to meet its next owner.
Key Information
- Mileage: 6,500 km (indicated)
- Country of Registration: France
- Inspection Status: Valid through January 2029
- Technical Specifications: 2.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine with Lucas mechanical fuel injection, four-speed manual transmission with overdrive on 3rd and 4th gears
- Documentation: Numerous invoices documenting French history; no documentation relating to its earlier American life
The Details
- Routine maintenance current; engine, gearbox, and differential overhauled
- Injection pump overhauled and set
- New partitioned aluminum fuel tank installed
- Bosch fuel pump installed under the wing with cooler, plus an additional cooler on the fuel return line
- Aluminum expansion tank installed and filled
- New Vredestein tires installed
- Leather seats with headrests and new carpets with rubber overlay
- New dashboard installed; original dashboard also included
- Speedometer previously inoperative, but repaired and calibrated
- Inertia-reel seat belts installed
- Front wire wheels to be repainted prior to sale due to minor recent paint loss
- Paint refreshed approximately fifteen years ago; presents well with a few minor stone chips from road debris
- Body in good overall condition with a few minor signs of wear
- All instruments and equipment reported as functional
- Adjustable rear dampers installed
- Custom tonneau cover and hood cover included
- Stored in a closed, dry garage and driven regularly on club outings
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