A lot of the car's known history is documented in a 4-page feature in the Triumph World Magazine where it was noted as possibly the earliest surviving factory convertible.

In more recent history, the Triumph has received a full outer respray bringing the exterior to a lovely standard in 2014.

Whilst it has been a number of years since the paintwork, the panels present with a nice finish, and the interior looks completely original with a lovely, aged feel.

As it arrives to us, the Triumph has just 48900 miles on the odometer, a lovely presentation and a photographic record of the paintwork.

In the heart of the Triumph is a 1596cc straight-6 engine that was adopted from the Standard Vanguard though with a smaller bore diameter.

Fueling the power plant is twin Solex semi downdraught B321H Carburettors allowing the car to accelerate briskly up to the speed limit.

Through the 4-speed transmission, the Vitesse feels lovely through the gears with a sensible RPM at the national speed...