1954 Triumph TR2

Brand: Triumph Motor Company

Model: Triumph TR2 Long Door

Year: 1954

Chassis number: TS2439L

Engine number: TS64041E

Displacement: 1991 cc

Odometer: 7, 771 miles

Interior: beige vinyl

Exterior: red

Roof: beige

Historic certifications

• Automotoclub Storico Italiano – Certificate of Historic Relevance (CRS)

• British Motor Industry Heritage Trust – British Heritage Certificate

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General description

Offered in excellent condition, this rare Triumph TR2 “Long Door” from 1954 stands as one of the more sought-after and historically significant variants of the first-generation TR sports cars produced by Triumph Motor Company.

The TR2 model, officially unveiled to the public at the Geneva Motor Show 1953, marked the start of the famous Triumph sport roadster family. It was designed to compete with European sports cars of the era, offering spirited performance, robust mechanics and a competitive price.

The “Long Door” version, produced in the early TR2 series from 1953 to 1954, is now particularly sought after by collectors. The name derives from the distinctive door configuration that drops lower along the bodywork than in later models, reaching down to the lower edge of the bodywork. This construction solution was abandoned after a few thousand units were made, making “Long Door” examples rarer and more distinctive.

Overall, total TR2 production was around 8, 636 units, but only a relatively small portion belongs to the early Long Door series, characterised by specific details of the bodywork and construction. For this reason, these examples are today a highly sought-after variant in the international classic car scene.

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Restoration and recent history

This car was completely restored in 2012 with great attention to preserving the model’s original specifications.

Following the restoration, the car was presented to the technical committee for the issue of the Certificate of Historic Relevance (CRS) issued by Automotoclub Storico Italiano, an official recognition attesting to the vehicle’s authenticity and historical interest.

In 2014 the car was registered in Italy and since then has been regularly subjected to the mandatory periodic inspections, from which the mileage progression can be reconstructed precisely.

Currently the odometer shows 7, 771 miles since the restoration was completed.

The car is also accompanied by the British Heritage Certificate issued by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, an official document certifying the vehicle’s original production data such as chassis number, engine, configuration and factory specifications.

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Technical specifications of the model

The Triumph TR2 was designed as a light, sporty roadster with simple yet highly effective mechanics.

Engine

• 4 inline cylinders

• Displacement: 1991 cc

• Fuel system: twin SU carburettors

• Power: around 90 bhp

• Configuration: overhead valve

Performance (epoch reference data)

• Top speed: around 170 km/ h

• 0–100 km/ h: around 12 seconds

Thanks to its light weight and robust mechanics, the TR2 quickly established itself as one of Britain’s most appreciated sports cars of the 1950s, achieving strong results in endurance competitions and regularity events.

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Mille Miglia eligibility

Being a model produced during the historical period of the original race (1927–1957), this car is eligible to participate in the historic Mille Miglia, one of the world’s most prestigious events in classic motorsport.

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Specification and accessories

The specimen presents in an elegant configuration consistent with the period specifications:

• Spoked wheels

• Windscreen deflectors

• Hard tonneau cover

• Beige vinyl interior

• Beige roof

• Red bodywork

The red exterior paired with beige interiors enhances the classic lines of the British roadster, emphasising its sporty yet refined character.