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Not Sold (Est: £16,000 - £20,000)
1953 TRIUMPH TR2 “LONG DOOR
United Kingdom • 23 Aug 2026 • Lot LOT 597
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Triumph TR2, a rare 'long-door' model, boasts a substantial restoration with nearly £17k spent, enhancing its drivability and appearance in Signal Red. With an advisory-free MoT until July 2027 and only 511 miles on the odometer post-restoration, this classic presents as a well-maintained and desirable example.
Condition
8
The car underwent a major restoration a few years ago and recently received an advisory-free MoT, indicating excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. While it has been driven 511 miles since the restoration, suggesting very minor signs of use, it appears to require minimal to no reconditioning.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
TS148
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
GVL 241
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1991cc, 4spd manual.
This Triumph TR2 is a rare "long-door" example that was given a major restoration a few years ago, and recently received an advisory-free MoT which is valid to 12th July 2027.
It was first registered in the UK on 14th December 1953, the first year of production, and is believed to have been the first TR2 in Lincolnshire.
The history folder includes a summary of the expenditure on the restoration which amounted to nearly £17k.
Work included various changes to enhance drivability, including an overdrive gearbox, CT engine block with TR3 head, Girling rear axle, servo brakes, “Super Core” radiator, electric fan, alternator etc.
The body shell was chemically stripped then rebuilt in 2010 by North Devon Metalcraft, professionally resprayed in Signal Red by Premier Paints.
Today the odometer is showing 511 miles.
Paperwork also includes a large quantity of receipts, mostly relating to the restoration, and various photos documenting the same.
The V5C is showing 3 ...
Points of note
£6,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,714
Median Price (Since 2020)
£59,136
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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