1955 Triumph TR2

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Highlights

• Featured in Classic Cars Magazine's '1950s Shootout'
• Driven by renowned racing driver Barrie 'Whizzo' Williams
• Tested at the prestigious Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb
• Comes with British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Dating Certificate

The Appeal

The Triumph TR2 is a true British sports car icon, representing the beginning of Triumph's celebrated TR series that would define affordable open-top motoring for a generation. With its responsive 2.0-litre engine and lightweight construction, the TR2 offered impressive performance for its era, capable of reaching over 100mph - remarkable for a car in its price bracket in the mid-1950s.
This 1955 example has notable provenance, having been featured in Classic Cars Magazine and driven by the legendary Barrie 'Whizzo' Williams at Shelsley Walsh, giving it genuine historical significance beyond its inherent classic appeal. As the photographs attest, the Triumph presents impeccably in a fetching period colour scheme, sat upon painted wire wheels.

History and Paperwork

• First registered in 1955 with the registration number 'RHP 564'
• Comes with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Dating Certificate, confirming its authenticity
• Featured in Classic Cars Magazine's '1950s Shootout' comparison test
• Has the distinction of being driven by renowned racing driver Barrie 'Whizzo' Williams
• Tested at the historic Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb's 100-yard section
• Current odometer reading shows 17,985 miles
• Exempt from MOT and road tax

The Condition

• Superbly presented inside and out
• Very good paint and chrome finishes
• The bodywork looks immensely straight and sound
• Minimal wear apparent to the upholstery and controls
• We understand the wet weather equipment to be in good order
• The vendor states the wire wheels are in very good shape

The Mechanics

• 2.0-litre inline-four petrol engine
• Four-speed manual transmission
• The vendor reports that the car "drives well" and is "ready to be driven away"

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