This 1954 Triumph TR2 is left-hand-drive export model finished in navy blue over a red interior that was reportedly used in competition in Oregon when new. It was acquired by the seller from the original owner in 2012 and subsequently underwent a restoration, which included a bare-metal repaint, a reupholstered interior, and more as outlined below. Power is from a mildy-tuned 2.2-liter OHV inline-four paired with a Toyota five-speed manual gearbox and a stronger Girling rear axle. Approximately 250 miles have been added since the work was completed. This TR2 is now offered with a Carson-style hardtop, BMIHT certificate, spares, and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.
The body was reportedly separated from the frame and acid dipped before being refinished in dark blue. Early TR2 features, such as the wiper spacing, taillights, and “baby Tenax” snaps, are noted by the seller.
The shortened windscreen is mounted between a pair of custom cut-down chrome pillars, and wheel skirts are fitted at the rear. Body-color 15″ steel wheels wear chrome spinner-style hubcaps and Firestone whitewall tires.
Replacement red upholstery and dark blue carpets have been installed. A matching tonneau cover is included in the sale.
This car reportedly campaigned in several rallies in the 1950s, including the first officially-sanctioned road race in Oregon, the Tillamook County Sports Car Road Race on August 21, 1955. A plaque from this event is affixed to the glovebox. The odometer shows 51k miles, approximately 250 of which were added since completion of the refurbishment.
Larger pistons and liners were installed during the rebuild, increasing the displacement of the inline-four from 2.0 to 2.2 liters. A “fast road” camshaft, new valves, and a new oil pump were also added, and the rotating assembly was dynamically balanced. A Lucas alternator is currently installed in place of the generator, and an electric cooling fan is mounted on the radiator. The exhaust system utilizes a refinished Smithys glasspack muffler. The early cylinder head, thermostat housing, intake manifold, and dual H4 SU carburetors are all reported to have been retained.
Power is routed through a five-speed gearbox from a mid-1980s Toyota Supra, which has been adapted with an HVDA bell housing and conversion kit. A Girling rear axle replaces the stock Lockheed unit.
The included British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate lists the original configuration and a build date of February 17, 1954.
A Carson-style hardtop, removable side curtains, a competition-style windscreen, and a stock-style windshield are included in the sale. A driving video is provided below.