1968 Triumph TR5

Highlights

• One of fewer than 3,000 TR5s produced during its short 1967–1968 production run
• Matching numbers, UK delivered from new, with Heritage certificate.
• Upgraded to fast-road specification Webcon Alpha EFI demonstrator
• Rare alloy Surrey Top and backlight, with an unused softtop and frame in boot
• Recent reconditioned Rear Axle and J type overdrive fitted.
• The vendor describes the car as in good condition with everything in working order
• Presented beautifully in Royal blue with shadow blue trim
• Stored in a dehumidified garage since 2020

The Appeal

The Triumph TR5 was the first British production vehicle to feature Lucas mechanical fuel injection, liberating a healthy 150 bhp from its 2.5-litre straight-six, a considerable advance over the four-cylinder TR4A it replaced. Built for just 15 months and with fewer than 3,000 examples produced, the TR5 is considered by many the best of the lot, enjoying the clean unsullied looks of the TR4 with the power of the TR6.

This super later UK matching numbers example, first registered in late August of 1968, was subject of a professional restoration in previous ownership, using as a basis a new replacement chassis. In 2016 the TR5 was converted by Webcon to their ‘Alpha Pro5’ digital fuel injection standard, including full ignition mapping with no distributor. This car was used for years as Webcon’s factory demonstrator of the Efi conversion.

The vendor says:
"This is a very fast TR5 and the Efi conversion allows the engine to pull hard throughout the rev range. It is fitted with the stronger J type gearbox and overdrive and a rebuild diff. Rolling road tuning confirmed c.170bhp (vs. 140bhp in standard road trim), with c.180lb/ft of torque."

Key Information

• Mileage: 78,800 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 2.5-litre straight-six petrol, 4-speed manual with overdrive
• Paperwork: Comprehensive history file, old MOT’s and tax discs

The Detail

• Handsome Royal blue
• Bodywork in good overall order
• Brightwork contrasts nicely
• Underside looks in good order
• Interior is very original and nicely presented
• Instruments clean and legible
• Recent invoices from 2020 and 2021 totalling £2,800

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