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1968 Triumph 2000
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously prepared 1968 Triumph 2000 Historic Rally Car, built to modern UK Historic Road Rally spec with extensive upgrades including a 2.5-spec engine, competition gearbox, and Quaiffe diff. It boasts a high level of competitiveness and eligibility for numerous events, making it a potentially cost-effective entry into historic rallying.
Condition
8
The car is described as 'exceptionally well-prepared' and 'highly successful,' indicating meticulous maintenance and competitive readiness. Although a 'late shell' from 1968, significant investment (over £40,000 initially and a further £10,000 in recent years) has been made in its performance and reliability, with engine rebuilds, upgraded components, and rally preparation. The vendor highlights its excellent running condition and competitive edge.
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Manual
Transmission:
MB99806DLBW
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
AHP1B
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Exceptionally well-prepared Historic Rally Car; highly successful and competitive; popular with organisers and eligible for a wide range of events As soon as the 1,000th Triumph 2000 rolled off the lines in late 1963, the Competition Department at Triumph were ready with their Homologation papers.
They knew it was a strong car and with the right power would be very competitive on the International Rally scene.
The works built and campaigned four cars, consequetively registered AHP 424 to AHP 427, notching up a good deal of success.
The handling was great and reliability excellent.
The car on offer is not a 'works car', but carries the appropriate number AHP 1B and has been built to modern UK Historic Road Rally spec, drawing the best from those Works cars and subsequent developments.
Starting life as a 'late shell' 1968 UK RHD 2000 Auto, it was chosen for the task thanks to its solid bodywork.
The initial transformation was undertaken by TR Enterprises, with detailed ...
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jan 20 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
40,580 miles
Registration Date
1968-08-07
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 21 2026 with 40,580 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 01 2023 with 40,326 miles
Passed
On Jun 08 2022 with 39,876 miles
Failed
On Jun 06 2022 with 39,875 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Apr 27 2021 with 32,850 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Nov 05 2019 with 27,991 miles
Failed
On Oct 29 2019 with 27,991 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Passed
On Sep 16 2017 with 24,669 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2016 with 20,259 miles
Passed
On May 06 2011 with 20,176 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- rusty on underside
Failed
On Apr 26 2011 with 20,176 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- rusty on underside
Passed
On Apr 28 2010 with 18,662 miles
Failed
On Apr 28 2010 with 18,662 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On May 22 2009 with 13,969 miles
Passed
On May 31 2008 with 8,477 miles
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