1967 Triumph TR250

Triumph's TR Series began with the unveiling of a prototype (the TR1) at the 1952 London Motorshow. The TR2 was launched the following year, and so began an uninterrupted run of two-seater Sports Cars that ended in 1981 with the last of the TR8s. Code named `Zest', the TR4 was introduced in 1961 as a replacement for the TR3A. Though based on the chassis and drivetrain of its much-loved predecessor, it cut a far more modern dash, thanks to an all new Michelotti-styled body. Power was provided by Triumph's proven OHV four-cylinder engine with capacity increased to 2138cc. Other mechanical updates included a wider track front and rear, rack and pinion steering and an all-synchromesh gearbox. The optional overdrive now operated on second and third gears as well as top. There was also the option of a unique hardtop with fixed glass rear window, integral rollbar and removable centre section. The short-lived, but now much sought after, TR5 was visually identical to the TR4, but notably more potent thanks to the 2498cc straight-six that sat in place of the TR4's four-cylinder unit - a total of just 2,947 TR5s left the factory between October 1967 and November 1968. Built over an almost identical period, the TR250 was effectively a TR5 for the American market, whose engine was fed by a pair of Zenith-Stromberg carburettors in place of the TR5's fuel injection system. With 111bhp on tap, the model could achieve the 0-60mph sprint in 10.6 seconds. A total of 8,484 examples were made all told.Finished in Blue with Magnolia-coloured upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as an older restoration that drives very well. Repatriated from the U.S.A in 1998, this TR250 has covered a believed genuine 71,200 miles from new and was manufactured in October 1967. Presented in one of the best colour combinations of Royal Blue with cream interior, there are 12 old MoT certificates, an original handbook and a letter from the Heritage Trust in the history file. Converted from left- to right-hand drive following its repatriation, the car starts and drives and is ideal for long-distance touring with a 4-speed manual transmission. Considered one of the most desirable TR models, this little British sports car is ready to be used and enjoyed by its next owner.