1969 Triumph TR5

£ 39 950

Here we have a wonderful usable example of a genuine UK supplied RHD Triumph TR5 PI. one of just 1161 UK supplied RHD examples making it one of the most desirable and collectible examples of the TR range. To this day the car remains a matching numbers car which was fully restored in the 1990s

First supplied by Carrs Auto sales Ltd in Croydon on the 6th of April 1968 this car was supplied to its first owner before being repossessed within their first year of ownership. Due to a complication with the vehicle title when repossessed the vehicle was re-registered on 1st July 1969 with a new Identification by the Greater London Council. This car has been inspected and verified by the TR register as being a genuine factory supplied TR5 and has been known by the club since its inception in 1970. A letter substantiating this is provided with the car.

This car is in fine serviceable fettle and is accompanied by a reassuring amount of paperwork relating to its upkeep over the years. Built to a very useable specification allowing for a precise and engaging drive.

This vehicle is equipped with its correct Overdrive operational in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears, an uprated Bosch type fuel pump, Stainless steel tubular exhaust system, a New Mohair hood, a vinyl hood bag, Chrome wire wheels shod with Vredestein Spring classic tyres, Battery cut of switch, new custom wiring loom with modern fuses & relays, Inertia reel seat belts, Ken Lowe electric cooling fan, Wooden rim Mota-Lita steering wheel, front mounted spot lights to name but a few highlights of the specification.

The car presents excellently with a professionally finished, level Royal blue coachwork boasting excellent panel gaps throughout complimented further with high quality chrome work throughout. The interior is equally as smart, presented with uniformed black carpet and door cards to match the re-trimmed black seats finished with white piping. The dash is furnished with matching Smiths gauges mounted onto a walnut dash.