Introduced in July 1953, the Triumph TR2 proved more than the sum of its parts.

Great fun to drive with a compact 88-inch wheelbase, torquey 2-litre engine and short-throw, four-speed manual gearbox, the two-seater was capable of over 100mph and soon proved its worth in international competition.

Deservedly popular on both sides of the Atlantic, just 2,823 of the 8,628 TR2s made were sold in the UK.

A desirable ‘home market’ example that was first registered in Southampton on February 7 th 1955 (or so its original ‘7558 CR’ number plate would imply), chassis TS5365 now presents an older restoration.

Known to have been repainted from Blue to Green and back again, one of the Triumph’s more recent keepers used it for various European adventures.

Fitted with an exchange Standard-Triumph ‘Stanpart’ engine at some stage, the TR2 has been uprated with a hi-torque starter motor, alternator and electric cooling fan.

Riding on wire wheels shod with Vredstein tyres, it also benefits from an...