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• Auction House:
  Donington Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Classic & Vintage Automobiles - Featuring the vast Brownbill collection of Lancia cars & parts
• Sale Date:
  06 Aug 2023 ~ 12.30pm (AEST)
• Lot #:
  8
• Lot Description:
  1954 Triumph TR2 roadster - Classic early British sports car
  Having recognised that its Triumph Roadster of the late '40s was outdated and under-powered, Standard company boss Sir John Black tried to acquire the Morgan marque but failed. Instead, he encouraged his own team to create a prototype two-seater to be built on a shortened Standard Eight chassis and powered by the Vanguard's 2-litre four-cylinder engine. And thus began a dynasty of Triumph sports cars that only ended with the TR8. The Triumph 20TS prototype roadster was first revealed at the 1952 London Motor Show and after further development, became the Triumph TR2. Standard's new sports car was powered by a 121ci (1991cc) four-cylinder in-line-four engine, fitted with twin H4 type SU carburettors, and tuned to increase its output to 67kW. As was standard practice in period, the body was mounted on a separate chassis with coil-sprung independent suspension at the front and a leaf spring live axle at the rear. The transmission was a four-speed manual unit, with optional top gear overdrive, while Lockheed drum brakes were fitted all round. Either wire or steel wheels could be ordered. By the standards of the TR3, TR4, TR4A, TR5, TR6, TR7 and TR8 which followed, the TR2 was a very basic roadster but nonetheless enjoyed great success, especially in America. A total of 8636 Triumph TR2s were produced between 1953 and 1955. Finished in ubiquitous British Racing Green, this Triumph TR2 is a nice example. An older restoration, it presents well throughout, with just a few minor marks and chips to otherwise good paintwork, and a little patina to the black vynide trimmed interior. It is complete with painted wire-spoke wheels and rear luggage rack and sports a good black vinyl soft-top with clear plastic rear window and side curtains. On full Victorian registration until 2013, the Triumph has been used sparingly by its elderly owner on Club registration in recent times. A very usable traditional British sports car, there’s nothing to do here but enjoy this landmark Triumph model.
• Notes:
  The 1954 Triumph TR2 roadster is being sold here unregistered.
• Estimate:
  A$0 - 0
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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