£18,630 (Est: £16,000 - £20,000)
1947 Triumph 1800 Roadster
United Kingdom • 28 Aug 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1947 Triumph Roadster, famously linked to the 'Bergerac' TV series, underwent a restoration between 2001 and 2003, including woodwork renewal, and has been used for shows and pleasure trips since. The car has a history file with restoration pictures, MoTs, 21st-century bills, and includes the original parts for the floor change conversion, instruction book, restoration guide, and a rally award plaque.
Condition
7
The car's condition is holding up well, with the exterior and interior in very good order. The chrome is free from any significant blemishes, and the leather, wood and carpeting inside show very few signs of age or wear.
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Manual
Transmission:
TRD704
Chassis No:
Odometer:
78,375 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Forever associated with Jim Bergerac's crime‑busting antics in the hit BBC TV series of the 1980s and early 1990s, one of the Triumph Roadster's other claims to fame is that it was the last British car to feature a dickey seat.
This 1947 example has been converted from column change to floor change (to a very professional standard), although the original bits will be sold with the car.
The vendor reports that the car was restored from 2001 to 2003 ‑ including having all its woodwork renewed ‑ and was then used for shows and pleasure trips, including a a few visits to Jersey and, on one memorable occasion, ferrying John Nettles ‑ Jim Bergerac himself ‑ around when he opened the BBC Radio Norfolk show.
The history file includes pictures of the restoration, MoTs dating back to 2006, and a wide assortment of 21st century bills, including one for a stainless steel exhaust in 2008.
There's also the instruction book, Triumph Roadster Club restoration guide and technical handbook, plus a p...
Points of note
£5,400
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,609
Median Price (Since 2020)
£23,903
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 26 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
71,351 miles
Registration Date
1947-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 25 2012 with 71,351 miles
Failed
On Apr 21 2011 with 71,000 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passed
On Apr 21 2011 with 71,000 miles
Passed
On Apr 09 2010 with 69,191 miles
Passed
On Apr 09 2009 with 68,328 miles
Passed
On Apr 07 2008 with 66,838 miles
Passed
On Apr 27 2007 with 65,522 miles
Passed
On Apr 27 2006 with 64,426 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
User Entered:
- Slight lift in n/s king pin
- slight lift in o/s king pin
MOT Mileage Trend
