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£29,250 (Est: £20,000 - £24,000)

1968 Triumph TR250 Subject of a ‘chassis up' restoration

United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 29

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1968 Triumph TR250, a rare and sought-after model, underwent a significant chassis-up restoration and boasts desirable features like Valencia Blue paint, a Laycock overdrive, and a stainless steel exhaust. Having been meticulously maintained and sparingly used, it presents a solid opportunity for enthusiasts, though some minor reconditioning may be needed.

Condition

7

The car underwent a 'chassis up' restoration between 1991-1998, suggesting it was brought back to a solid condition. However, it has seen sparing use over the last 22 years and ran/drove faultlessly during a recent shoot, indicating some wear. The description mentions minor reconditioning may be required.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

CD2834L

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

EUG 967F

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

PLEASE NOTE: The reg number for this lot is EUG 967F and not what is stated in the printed catalogue Launched in 1967, the Triumph TR5/TR250 was basically the result of some questionable communication, however, 'all is well, that ends well’ as these cars are now the rarest and most highly sought after of the whole TR range.

Triumph had originally planned to replace the TR4A in the summer of 1967 with the car that eventually became known as the TR6.

However, as legend has it, the Germans at Karmann, who designed the new car's bodywork, supplied all the tooling specifications in metric units.

Unfortunately, the Midland's finest engineers were still working to the good old Imperial system and the resultant confusion delayed the TR6 for over a year.

Thus the TR5/TR250 was launched in its place and was destined to live for just 15 glorious months.

The car was aesthetically identical to the TR4A with the same stylish and flowing Michelotti bodywork, front disc brakes, rack-and-pinion st...