One family owner from new - Well maintained, always garaged Standard-Triumph's first new model after its takeover by Leyland, the Michelotti-styled Triumph 2000 was launched in 1963.

The 2000's engine and gearbox were basically those of the Vanguard Six, but the unitary construction body and running gear were all new, featuring McPherson strut independent front suspension, front disc brakes and independent rear suspension, the latter appearing for the first time on a 'big' Triumph.

Although somewhat overshadowed by the technically more adventurous Rover 2000, the Triumph though benefitted from the a silky-smooth six-cylinder engine, while its overdrive and automatic transmission options were lacking in the Rover.

Saloon and estate versions were introduced initially, and then in 1968 came the fuel-injected 2.5PI, to be followed a year later by the restyled Mk2 range with revised front and rear end treatments.

As shown in the accompanying original bill of sale, this rare survivor was...