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1949 TRIUMPH 2000 ROADSTER
Sold for US$ 39,600 Including Commission
Bonhams Auction, Amelia Island, Florida 2015
Chassis no. TRA 1664
Engine no. V6031
2,088cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Single Solex Carburetor
68bhp at 4,850rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Front Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*Elegant open-top roadster from the early post-WWII era
*Nicely presented inside and out
*Later 2.1-liter engine example
*One of approximately 2,000 examples produced
*A rare sight on US roads
THE TRIUMPH 2000 ROADSTER
Standard's wartime purchase of Triumph, whose pre-war cars had been much admired for their performance and quality, was seen as the first step towards establishing an up-market range to complement the more workaday Standards. Design work begun in 1944 envisaged a car built in two body styles - saloon and sports roadster - using a common engine and gearbox, and similar running gear.
The chassis - an all-new design featuring independent front suspension - comprised two large-diameter steel tubes joined by cross-braces. A predicted shortage of sheet steel had ruled out a totally fabricated chassis frame, and also determined the choice of aluminum-alloy for the main body panels. Styled by Standard's Frank Callaby, the Roadster's elegant body was unusual in retaining the dickey seat, which had been a feature of the pre-war Triumph Dolomite Roadster Coupé.
When Roadster production ceased the following year a total of 4,501 cars had been built.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This right hand drive example of Triumph's first post-war sports car is one of about 2,000 examples produced between 1948 and 1949, featuring the larger 2.1-liter engine. A very nicely restored car, it is finished in black with a tan top and a tan leather interior. Completing the elegant picture up front are large King of the Road headlamps, Lucas fog lights, dual chrome horns, and a chrome grille as well as a marker lamp and rear view mirror mounted atop each front fender. The interior, which features a luxurious quantity of wood, has been redone at some point in the past.
This rare and sporting Triumph Roadster is offered with the original grease gun, air pump and tools. An interesting piece of Triumph history, the 2000 Roadster offers open-top touring with unique and sophisticated styling. A must have model for any serious collector of this established British marque, the 2000 Roadster is particularly noteworthy for its dramatic coachwork, which, stylistically, was significantly different than the TR models that followed.
More Info Here: www.bonhams.com/auctions/22530/lot/158/?category=results&length=90&page=2
Robert Myrick Photography
Category
Kereta - Car
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