1968 Triumph TR250 - NO RESERVE
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Triumph |
Model: | Other |
Trim: | N/A |
Year: | 1968 |
Mileage: | 43,212 |
VIN: | CD1328 |
Color: | Red/Orange |
Transmission: | 4 Speed - Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Tan |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
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Description of 1968 Triumph Other |
For those who don't know much about the TR250 (if you know the backstory of this model, eel free to skip to the next paragraph): The Triumph TR250 and TR5 was an accidental/in between model that was made. Triumph had hired Giovanni Michelotti, ho was one of the worlds premier auto designers of the day, o design and build the Triumph TR4. The car was a very beautiful car, lthough it was drastically different from the TR2 and TR3 which it was replacing, he TR4 and TR4A enjoyed a lot of sales success and is considered to be among the prettiest of the Triumphs. When the company decided it was time to designed a totally new Triumph Roadster (TR), hey hiredthe German designer, armann, o come up with a new body design to house the new 2.5L 6cyl engine. Karmann's design was to be released for the 1968 model year, ut delays happened and Triumph found themselves ready to go with the engine, ransmission, RS frames, tc. but didn't have a new body to go with it. Their solution? Take the 4cyl out of the TR4A IRS cars and swap it out for the 2.5L 6cyl and sell the car under a new badge. The TR5/TR250 was born. The TR250, ith is carbureted engine and cross bonnet silver racing stripe,is anAmericanspecific vehicle. The rest of the worldreceived the fuel injected (and faster) TR5, or emissions purposes- thanks California...Other notable distinctions between the TR4 and the TR250 are the badging and the polished trim/bead work on the exterior bodypanels. The cars only sold for one year, 968 and are the rarest and one of the most sought after Triumph's ever made.Karmann had the body ready to go and approved for the 1969 model year which Triumph released as the TR6. You can see some of the corners that were cut in order to meet the deadline of releasing the TR6 (the frame and the doors/interior tub of the TR6 is the same as the TR4A IRS). Regarding this car: First things first, 've only owned this car for a few months. I don't have all the answers but I'm willing to tell you what I know. This car is a runner. You can get in it right now and drive it. I've put a hundred or two miles on it since I've owned it. It needs a tune up but it goes and stops well. It starts easy and handling is good. The car is complete. Everything is there if you are wanting to drive it in the warm weather since the heater has been disconnected. It's a fun car that I purchased with the intent of driving it as I restored it. Unfortunately, ork had other plans which will force me to put restoration off into the future. I'd rather someone who has the time to enjoy the car have it right now instead of my garage and car cover. The Good: The Bad: Bottom Line: The Surrey Top in some of the pictures is not for sale. True Miles unknown.
PAYMENT: Certified Check, oney Order, ash/Wire Transfer. NO PAYPAL. This car is listed for sale locally and this listing will be pulled if sold. |