1955 Triumph TR-2

Overdrive Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

Gasoline

This is a 1955 Triumph TR-2, with FACTORY OVERDRIVE. According to the TR-2 Survivors List, there are only 53 of these still known to exist in the United States (not including this one). These don’t come up for sale often in any condition, so take advantage of this rare opportunity to own one of the ultimate Triumph collectibles. There simply can’t be many un-restored examples left, and since it has the highly sought-after overdrive transmission, this particular car would be considerably more usable on today's roads than one not produced with that option. This great car is being sold with absolutely NO RESERVE! One very fortunate enthusiast will take this car home to enjoy, and shortly thereafter you'll be kicking yourself if it isn't you. You'll never get another opportunity like this, so take advantage of it now! This is literally a garage find. The registration sticker on the windshield says 1970! Since it’s been stored inside for decades it’s been spared the rot that can destroy these old roadsters. It has what I believe to be the original engine, and except for a few superficial things, has survived quite well. The serial numbers are as follows: Commission: TS6357LO Engine: TS6706E Triumph Body: EB6555 Mulliners Body: 772275 With a car that’s been hibernating for this long, there are bound to be issues. It’s important to me that the buyer is happy with the purchase, and doesn’t have any surprises, so I’m listing everything I can think of on the car. Please look closely at the pictures, and don’t hesitate to drop me a line with any questions. If possible, in-person inspections would be great. This car does have a few small patches of rust, but nowhere near what I’ve seen in many of them. The turn-signal switch has gone missing at some point. The dash was covered with a piece of plywood, but the metal dash is still underneath. Someone started working on it years ago, and removed the master-cylinder assembly. The fuel sediment bowl and coolant elbow were also removed, but are still with the car. The floor was also covered with plywood, but I’m not sure why. I don’t have a lift, but by looking under the edge of the car with a flashlight, the floors don’t look bad. The original seat brackets are also included with the car. The side-curtain brackets were removed, but are included. The fuel filler cap has gone missing, along with the rear bumper-ettes. There was an impact in the rear, which has been filled. Some work with a hammer and dolly should be able to restore the factory body lines. The trunk floor and spare tire floor are in nice shape and not rusted through. The trunk has had the dzus fittings shaved. The hood had the dzus fittings removed and replaced with pins/keys. It still has the side curtains (which would need to be rebuilt), along with the top bows. Since the auction requires a mileage entry, I entered 10,000. The actual mileage is unknown. These are relatively easy to restore, since there’s not much to them and parts are still readily available at very reasonable prices. This will be an incredible car for someone, whether it would be used for cruising twisty roads, or as the center-piece of a great collection. Either way, it's sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it. I’m happy to talk about trades for other cool old European vehicles. I’m happy to work with international buyers. The Triumph rolls easily and I have a big parking lot so loading on a trailer should be pretty hassle-free. For payment, bank wire transfer is usually the easiest. Cash works fine too. If you can’t get by to check it out in person, I have about 150 pictures I can email over if you’d like to see them. Altogether, it’s about 20MB, so be ready to spend a couple of minutes downloading when you check your email. Thanks for looking and good luck. Cheers!