Est: £20,000 - £25,000
1946 Triumph Roadster 1800
United Kingdom • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 23
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1946 Triumph Roadster is one of the earliest surviving examples, having been fully restored in 2010. Recent work includes a £6k repaint and £4k gearbox rebuild, with a comprehensive history file and show-winning pedigree.
Condition
7
Restored, minor paint imperfections noted.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
TRD102
Chassis No:
Odometer:
6,357 miles
GUR605
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Fully restored to show-winning condition in 2010 and only 6,300 miles since; recent £6k repaint and £4k gearbox rebuild; one of the oldest surviving examples; original number plate; a fine example of this striking Forties roadster The first post-war car from the Triumph Motor Company, the Roadster was produced from 1946 to 1948.
Styled by Frank Callaby and Arthur Ballard, with mechanical design by Ray Turner, the Roadster was fitted with a 65bhp Standard 1.8 engine which gave it a top speed of 75mph. Post-war steel shortages meant that the swooping bodywork was largely built from aluminium, using the same rubber press tools that Standard had employed to make the Mosquito fighter bomber during the war.
The steel tube chassis featured transverse leaf sprung independent suspension at the front and a live axle at the back, the rear track being noticeably narrower than the front.
Brakes were hydraulic and drive was via a four-speed column-change gearbox with synchromesh on the top three...
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 Sep 29 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
6,070 miles
Registration Date
1946-08-12
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 30 2023 with 6,070 miles
Passed
On Jul 05 2022 with 5,801 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 22 2021 with 5,427 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 30 2020 with 5,261 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 23 2019 with 4,994 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 02 2018 with 4,657 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear diff leaking oil
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On May 26 2017 with 4,277 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Failed
On May 22 2017 with 4,267 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On Feb 19 2016 with 3,615 miles
Passed
On Mar 25 2015 with 3,126 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
User Entered:
- Diff oil leak
Passed
On Sep 26 2013 with 2,577 miles
Passed
On Aug 28 2012 with 1,848 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Passed
On Sep 15 2011 with 1,228 miles
Passed
On Sep 21 2010 with 16 miles
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