In September 1948 the 18TR was replaced by the 2000 Roadster (TRA), the engine was upgraded from the 1.8L to a 2.0L unit.

The gearbox was also changed from a 4-speed to a 3-speed.

Only ~2,000 of the TRA models were made making this a very rare car.

The model was first introduced in 1946 as the Triumph 1800 Roadster (18TR), steel shortages during the war resulted in aluminium construction of the body.

It has a quirky layout with dickie seats in the rear with an additional windscreen for their occupants.

This particular 2000 Roadster has been in family ownership since 1982, a solid 40 years.

The vendors late father restored the car over the years, overhauling the engine and fitting electronic ignition and electric SU fuel pump along the way, it was a childhood dream to own one of these that he was able to fulfil.

More recently, the car has not been in use, and so it's coming to market as a bit of a rolling restoration.