1972 Triumph 2500 PI Mk 2 Saloon

Lot Number: 440

1972 Triumph 2500 PI Mk 2 Saloon

A fine example of Triumphs early-1970s executive saloon presented to a 'show' standard.

  • Sold for: £12,375

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 24th August, 2024 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Saffron

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    DOW 455K

SUMMARY

A fine example of Triumphs early-1970s executive saloon presented to a 'show' standard.

DESCRIPTION

In 1969 Triumph updated its 2000/2.5 PI saloon range and introduced the facelifted Mk 2 derivatives which remained in production until 1975. These now featured the revised Michelotti front and rear panel changes which gave the car a graceful, modern look for the 1970s. New lamps were a key styling feature and the front of the car was virtually identical to the new Stag sports model.

The interior of the 2.5 PI was particularly plush with a smart teak veneer dashboard housing more comprehensive instrumentation than lesser models. The 2.5-litre, fuel-injected, straight-six engine was a 132bhp version of that used in the highly rated Triumph TR6 and could whistle the saloon up to 60mph in just 9.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 111mph, pretty impressive 50 years ago.

This beautiful low ownership Triumph 2500 PI saloon has been restored to an extraordinary level, both bodily and mechanically. Finished in Saffron Yellow with a chestnut interior, we doubt a finer restoration exists of these stylish 1970s saloons. With lively performance, good handling and in manual form with overdrive, they are still a pleasure to drive today. There has been some serious mechanical expertise lavished on this Triumph which is evident as the engine fires immediately and is turbine smooth. The V5C details just two previous owners when the Triumph was purchased from Milestone Classics in 2017 by our vendor to become part of his private Collection where it earned its place on merit and quality alone, regularly generating more admiration than many of the more exotic classics. The history file contains its first MOT in 1975 showing that it covered just 15,760 miles in the first three years.

This lovely 2500 PI would grace any Collection but it's just too good not to be admired at events, and we are sure the drive there would be a sublime experience.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
440
Make
TRIUMPH
Model
2500 PI SALOON
Registration Number
DOW 455K
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
MG55252DLBWP
Engine Number
MG055207EBW
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Saffron

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CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Lionel.

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Payment is due by 5pm on Monday 26th August.

Payment should be made by bank transfer where possible. Payment by card can be made (in person only)

Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 26th August between 9am and 2pm.

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