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1968 Triumph TR5

United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare right-hand drive 1968 Triumph TR5, one of only 2,947 made within a 13-month period. It presents in Triumph Racing Green with a black leather cloth interior, showing only 1,341 miles on the odometer. This TR5 was previously purchased from a deceased estate and stored for 28 years, but has since been recommissioned with work including a fuel system and braking system overhaul, interior refresh and the addition of a Surrey Top and original soft-top. Paperwork includes workshop manual, original owner’s handbook, a history file and the current V5C.

Condition

6

While the car presents in a state evoking originality and has had some recommissioning work, it was previously purchased from a deceased estate and languished in storage for 28 years. The listing also implies that the car has not been on the road for many years. There is evidence of wear and reconditioning.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

CP1789

Chassis No:

Odometer:

1,341 miles

JFC 935F

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The rarest energetic child of the TR family, approximately 2,947 are believed to have been screwed together within the 13-month build period.

A fact that is usually reflected in the values and rarity on the Triumph enthusiast scene.

Presenting in a state evoking originality, this home market right-hand drive TR5, is finished in Triumph Racing Green.

Chassis no.

1789 has a complementing Black leather cloth interior.

Previously purchased from a deceased estate before languishing for some 28 years in storage.

The odometer displays the mileage as 1,341 miles.

The V5C issued in 2005, indicates one former recorded keeper, with the registered keeper shown to have acquired the vehicle in 1988.

Additionally, a copy of a letter written by the vendor and addressed to the DVLA, implies that ‘JVC’ has not been on the road for many years and some details suggest the car only clocked-up 77 miles in 1975.

‘JVC’ has been previously recommissioned following the many years of storage, with the s...