Introduced in late 1948, the Triumph 2000 Roadster shared the same flamboyant styling and dickey seat as its Frank Callaby-penned predecessor, 1800 of 1946.

Based around a near-identical chassis with independent front suspension, hydraulic shock absorbers, and four-wheel drum brakes, the newcomer benefited from a more refined hypoid-bevel rear axle.

Considerably torquier than the unit it replaced, the new Standard-Triumph 2088cc OHV four-cylinder made for notably more relaxed performance.

Such was the Roadster's newfound in-gear flexibility that the decision was taken to provide three rather than four forward speeds.

With a production run of only two years, just 2,000 2088cc-powered Roadsters are thought to have been made.

In store for over 30 years, this example, fitted with the popular Vanguard 2000 power unit, was subject to a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic refresh finishing in 2018 with a DVD documenting photographs of the work included in the sale.

Finished in the Mas...