1954 Triumph TR2

1954 Triumph TR2

An attractive and appealing early example of Triumph’s landmark sports car, first registered in Berkshire in February 1954 and accompanied by a substantial history file.

We understand that a major restoration was undertaken during the early 2000s, followed by ongoing maintenance and improvement over the years. More recent work has included replacement wheel bearings, brake cylinders, shock absorbers and suspension rubbers, refurbishment of the wire wheels and a repaint. The car was also serviced earlier this summer.

Introduced in 1953, the TR2 was developed following Sir John Black’s determination that Standard-Triumph should produce a new and competitive sports car. Following development work by BRM engineer and test driver Ken Richardson, the production TR2 emerged as a light, purposeful and genuinely quick British sports car.

Power came from the robust 1, 991cc wet-liner four-cylinder engine derived from the Standard Vanguard. Its excellent power-to-weight ratio gave the TR2 sparkling performance, with The Motor famously recording a top speed in excess of 100 mph, remarkable performance for a relatively affordable British sports car of the period.

The TR2 proved particularly successful in North America and helped establish the long-running TR sports car dynasty that followed.

With its handsome early TR styling, extensive documentation and evidence of regular maintenance over the years, this is an appealing example that is ready to be enjoyed.

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