Triumph - TR5 - 1968
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1968 Triumph TR5 in New White, 2.5 L straight-six producing 150 hp with a manual transmission, located in Portugal with Portuguese registration, chassis CP3044L and engine CP-2975-HE, 15,710 km, MOT valid to 21 August 2030, generally very good condition with minor cosmetic wear, comes with Hard Top and Surrey Top and CoC available on request.
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Triumph TR5 1968 — Complete Report
Provenance and history
This 1968 Triumph TR5 is a particularly interesting example not only for its rarity and historical importance but also for its provenance and long residence in Portugal.
The car was originally registered in the United Kingdom with registration MVC 155, and was later imported to Portugal in 1970, just two years after manufacture. Since then it has spent almost its entire life in Portugal, a circumstance that constitutes a differentiating and particularly interesting factor for those who value the history and provenance of a classic car.
The vehicle has been in my possession since 2015, and since then it has continued to be preserved and maintained with the care and attention that a car of such importance deserves.
The Triumph TR5 was launched in 1967 and produced only until 1968, with approximately 2,947 units built. It is currently one of the rarest and most sought-after models of the British marque. It was also the first Triumph to be factory-equipped with Lucas PI mechanical fuel injection, becoming a technological benchmark of its time and a milestone in the history of British sports cars.
This exemplar thus combines not only the technical and aesthetic characteristics that make the TR5 so special, but also a particularly interesting history, with more than five decades of permanence in Portugal.
BODYWORK AND PAINT
The bodywork is generally in good condition, preserving the elegant New White tone that highlights the classic Michelotti design lines.
The paint underwent a restoration about two decades ago and presents a good overall appearance. Naturally, over the years of use, it shows the occasional scratch and small signs of wear, properly identified and documented in the accompanying photographs.
One of the most relevant aspects of this example is its excellent sheet metal condition and the absence of rust. The car has always been kept in a garage and shows no corrosion problems. The body is in good condition and currently requires no intervention or welding.
No structural interventions or current welding needs are known for the body.
The glass, rubber seals and chrome elements are in good overall condition, naturally showing some signs compatible with its 58 years of use, but maintaining a good presentation and functionality.
The vehicle comes with a Hard Top and a Surrey Top. Both require some restoration work to ensure correct mounting and a proper finish. This situation is honestly stated and is in line with the nature of a classic car of this age.
Currently, the vehicle is equipped with wheels of the Triumph TR6 model, and the car also comes with wire wheels, allowing the future owner to choose between different configurations.
TECHNICAL CONDITION
The Triumph TR5 is in very good mechanical condition, having over the years received the necessary maintenance for its preservation and use.
Engine and gearbox
The car is fitted with the characteristic inline six-cylinder 2.5-litre engine producing 150 hp, equipped with Lucas PI mechanical fuel injection.
The engine runs very smoothly, delivering the particularly pleasant and distinctive sound of an inline six. The combination of engine smoothness and its sound is one of the most striking and enjoyable features of this car.
The gearbox operates very well and features overdrive, a piece of equipment particularly appreciated in this model and that provides greater comfort and suitability for highway driving.
As would be expected in a classic car with 58 years, there is one or another small oil leak, perfectly within the characteristics and age of this type of vehicle.
Brakes, tyres and remaining components
The brakes have always been carefully maintained and are currently in excellent condition, having undergone some interventions in recent years. Those interventions are properly documented in the file that accompanies the car.
The tyres are in good condition and show plenty of tread, both on the wheels currently fitted to the vehicle and on the wire wheels that accompany the car.
The suspension, belts and clutch show no known issues that would compromise the vehicle’s use.
STARTING AND DRIVING
The TR5 always starts at the first attempt and operates consistently.
There is particular care in the use of the car, with the habit of waiting for the engine to reach the ideal operating temperature before starting more demanding driving, thereby contributing to the preservation of the engine and its mechanical components.
Generally, the car provides a very pleasant drive, notable for the engine’s smoothness, its sound, the good transmission operation and the presence of overdrive.
MAINTENANCE HISTORY
The vehicle is accompanied by a file with its history, containing documentation relating to the interventions and work carried out over the years.
This file is an important asset for the future owner, allowing follow-up of a significant portion of the car’s maintenance and preservation history. Among the available documentation are also the works carried out in recent years on the braking system.
INTERIOR
The interior of the Triumph TR5 is in good overall condition, maintaining the atmosphere and character of a true classic British sports car.
The cockpit features leather upholstery, preserving an elegant appearance coherent with the model’s character.
The dashboard is immaculate, its cover having been recently replaced. It is also supplied with the vehicle a second dashboard cover, corresponding to the one that was replaced, allowing the future owner to preserve this element.
The hood is in good working order and functions correctly. It has a small tear, duly documented in the photographs.
The interior set naturally shows some signs consistent with the car’s age, but maintains a good presentation and functionality.
Electrical system and equipment
The electrical system is in good condition and fully functional.
The period radio works correctly, constituting a particularly interesting element for preserving the original atmosphere of the cabin.
Lights, indicators and horn, as well as the other electrical elements of the vehicle, also function correctly.
Parts, accessories and materials accompanying the car
One of the strengths of this exemplar is the quantity and variety of parts, accessories and components that accompany the vehicle, making a particularly interesting package for a collector or enthusiast of the model.
In the event of sale, the car is accompanied by, among other materials:
- Moto-Lita wire wheels, with their original fasteners and key;
- Wheels currently mounted on the vehicle, corresponding to the Triumph TR6 model;
- Hard Top;
- Surrey Top;
- Two dashboard covers, including the currently installed cover and the one recently replaced;
- Various tops and tonneaus;
- Original steering wheel;
- Wheel splash guards to reduce water and dirt spray from the wheels;
- Various other parts and components that have been preserved over the car’s life.
The Hard Top and the Surrey Top require some restoration work to ensure proper fitting and a suitable finish. This situation is stated transparently, as are the other small signs of use on the car.
The existence of this set of parts allows the future owner to have a substantial amount of TR5-specific material, offering different configuration, conservation and potential restoration possibilities.
The wire wheels that accompany the vehicle also have tyres in good condition with substantial tread, adding value and versatility to the set.
Conclusion
The 1968 Triumph TR5 is a particularly special car due to its rarity, historical importance and technical characteristics. Produced during a very short period, with around 2,947 units, it represents one of Triumph’s most interesting models.
Its 2.5-litre inline six, with 150 hp and Lucas PI mechanical injection, combined with the overdrive gearbox, provides a driving experience that is very characteristic and remains one of the main reasons for the interest this model arouses among collectors.
This exemplar also stands out for its provenance and history in Portugal. Originally registered in the United Kingdom with MVC 155, it was imported to Portugal in 1970, and since then has spent almost its entire life in our country. It has been in my possession since 2015, having been preserved and maintained with particular care.
The body presents in good condition, with no rust and no need for sheet metal or welding intervention. The paint, although about two decades old, maintains a good presentation, with some scratches and signs of use duly documented.
Mechanically, it stands out for its smooth engine and excellent sound, for the good functioning of the gearbox, for the overdrive and for the excellent state of the brakes, which have received recent documented interventions. The car always starts on the first attempt and has been used with the appropriate care to preserve a classic of this age.
The interior is in good condition, with an immaculate dashboard and a recently replaced cover, functional electrical system, period radio in working order and all major electrical equipment operational.
All of this is complemented by a historical dossier and a very significant set of parts and accessories, including 5 Moto-Lita wire wheels with original fasteners and key, Hard Top, Surrey Top, several tops and tonneaus, original steering wheel, dashboard covers, splash guards and other components.
This is therefore an exemplar that combines rarity, history, provenance, authenticity, good preservation and an unusually complete set of parts and accessories.
More than just a classic car, it is a piece of British automotive history with its own story and a connection to Portugal dating back to 1970. For a collector or Triumph enthusiast, it represents an opportunity to acquire a TR5 with rare provenance, a known history and a substantial set of materials that enable preserving and valorising the car in the future.
Triumph TR5 1968 — Complete Report
Provenance and history
This 1968 Triumph TR5 is a particularly interesting example not only for its rarity and historical importance but also for its provenance and long residence in Portugal.
The car was originally registered in the United Kingdom with registration MVC 155, and was later imported to Portugal in 1970, just two years after manufacture. Since then it has spent almost its entire life in Portugal, a circumstance that constitutes a differentiating and particularly interesting factor for those who value the history and provenance of a classic car.
The vehicle has been in my possession since 2015, and since then it has continued to be preserved and maintained with the care and attention that a car of such importance deserves.
The Triumph TR5 was launched in 1967 and produced only until 1968, with approximately 2,947 units built. It is currently one of the rarest and most sought-after models of the British marque. It was also the first Triumph to be factory-equipped with Lucas PI mechanical fuel injection, becoming a technological benchmark of its time and a milestone in the history of British sports cars.
This exemplar thus combines not only the technical and aesthetic characteristics that make the TR5 so special, but also a particularly interesting history, with more than five decades of permanence in Portugal.
BODYWORK AND PAINT
The bodywork is generally in good condition, preserving the elegant New White tone that highlights the classic Michelotti design lines.
The paint underwent a restoration about two decades ago and presents a good overall appearance. Naturally, over the years of use, it shows the occasional scratch and small signs of wear, properly identified and documented in the accompanying photographs.
One of the most relevant aspects of this example is its excellent sheet metal condition and the absence of rust. The car has always been kept in a garage and shows no corrosion problems. The body is in good condition and currently requires no intervention or welding.
No structural interventions or current welding needs are known for the body.
The glass, rubber seals and chrome elements are in good overall condition, naturally showing some signs compatible with its 58 years of use, but maintaining a good presentation and functionality.
The vehicle comes with a Hard Top and a Surrey Top. Both require some restoration work to ensure correct mounting and a proper finish. This situation is honestly stated and is in line with the nature of a classic car of this age.
Currently, the vehicle is equipped with wheels of the Triumph TR6 model, and the car also comes with wire wheels, allowing the future owner to choose between different configurations.
TECHNICAL CONDITION
The Triumph TR5 is in very good mechanical condition, having over the years received the necessary maintenance for its preservation and use.
Engine and gearbox
The car is fitted with the characteristic inline six-cylinder 2.5-litre engine producing 150 hp, equipped with Lucas PI mechanical fuel injection.
The engine runs very smoothly, delivering the particularly pleasant and distinctive sound of an inline six. The combination of engine smoothness and its sound is one of the most striking and enjoyable features of this car.
The gearbox operates very well and features overdrive, a piece of equipment particularly appreciated in this model and that provides greater comfort and suitability for highway driving.
As would be expected in a classic car with 58 years, there is one or another small oil leak, perfectly within the characteristics and age of this type of vehicle.
Brakes, tyres and remaining components
The brakes have always been carefully maintained and are currently in excellent condition, having undergone some interventions in recent years. Those interventions are properly documented in the file that accompanies the car.
The tyres are in good condition and show plenty of tread, both on the wheels currently fitted to the vehicle and on the wire wheels that accompany the car.
The suspension, belts and clutch show no known issues that would compromise the vehicle’s use.
STARTING AND DRIVING
The TR5 always starts at the first attempt and operates consistently.
There is particular care in the use of the car, with the habit of waiting for the engine to reach the ideal operating temperature before starting more demanding driving, thereby contributing to the preservation of the engine and its mechanical components.
Generally, the car provides a very pleasant drive, notable for the engine’s smoothness, its sound, the good transmission operation and the presence of overdrive.
MAINTENANCE HISTORY
The vehicle is accompanied by a file with its history, containing documentation relating to the interventions and work carried out over the years.
This file is an important asset for the future owner, allowing follow-up of a significant portion of the car’s maintenance and preservation history. Among the available documentation are also the works carried out in recent years on the braking system.
INTERIOR
The interior of the Triumph TR5 is in good overall condition, maintaining the atmosphere and character of a true classic British sports car.
The cockpit features leather upholstery, preserving an elegant appearance coherent with the model’s character.
The dashboard is immaculate, its cover having been recently replaced. It is also supplied with the vehicle a second dashboard cover, corresponding to the one that was replaced, allowing the future owner to preserve this element.
The hood is in good working order and functions correctly. It has a small tear, duly documented in the photographs.
The interior set naturally shows some signs consistent with the car’s age, but maintains a good presentation and functionality.
Electrical system and equipment
The electrical system is in good condition and fully functional.
The period radio works correctly, constituting a particularly interesting element for preserving the original atmosphere of the cabin.
Lights, indicators and horn, as well as the other electrical elements of the vehicle, also function correctly.
Parts, accessories and materials accompanying the car
One of the strengths of this exemplar is the quantity and variety of parts, accessories and components that accompany the vehicle, making a particularly interesting package for a collector or enthusiast of the model.
In the event of sale, the car is accompanied by, among other materials:
- Moto-Lita wire wheels, with their original fasteners and key;
- Wheels currently mounted on the vehicle, corresponding to the Triumph TR6 model;
- Hard Top;
- Surrey Top;
- Two dashboard covers, including the currently installed cover and the one recently replaced;
- Various tops and tonneaus;
- Original steering wheel;
- Wheel splash guards to reduce water and dirt spray from the wheels;
- Various other parts and components that have been preserved over the car’s life.
The Hard Top and the Surrey Top require some restoration work to ensure proper fitting and a suitable finish. This situation is stated transparently, as are the other small signs of use on the car.
The existence of this set of parts allows the future owner to have a substantial amount of TR5-specific material, offering different configuration, conservation and potential restoration possibilities.
The wire wheels that accompany the vehicle also have tyres in good condition with substantial tread, adding value and versatility to the set.
Conclusion
The 1968 Triumph TR5 is a particularly special car due to its rarity, historical importance and technical characteristics. Produced during a very short period, with around 2,947 units, it represents one of Triumph’s most interesting models.
Its 2.5-litre inline six, with 150 hp and Lucas PI mechanical injection, combined with the overdrive gearbox, provides a driving experience that is very characteristic and remains one of the main reasons for the interest this model arouses among collectors.
This exemplar also stands out for its provenance and history in Portugal. Originally registered in the United Kingdom with MVC 155, it was imported to Portugal in 1970, and since then has spent almost its entire life in our country. It has been in my possession since 2015, having been preserved and maintained with particular care.
The body presents in good condition, with no rust and no need for sheet metal or welding intervention. The paint, although about two decades old, maintains a good presentation, with some scratches and signs of use duly documented.
Mechanically, it stands out for its smooth engine and excellent sound, for the good functioning of the gearbox, for the overdrive and for the excellent state of the brakes, which have received recent documented interventions. The car always starts on the first attempt and has been used with the appropriate care to preserve a classic of this age.
The interior is in good condition, with an immaculate dashboard and a recently replaced cover, functional electrical system, period radio in working order and all major electrical equipment operational.
All of this is complemented by a historical dossier and a very significant set of parts and accessories, including 5 Moto-Lita wire wheels with original fasteners and key, Hard Top, Surrey Top, several tops and tonneaus, original steering wheel, dashboard covers, splash guards and other components.
This is therefore an exemplar that combines rarity, history, provenance, authenticity, good preservation and an unusually complete set of parts and accessories.
More than just a classic car, it is a piece of British automotive history with its own story and a connection to Portugal dating back to 1970. For a collector or Triumph enthusiast, it represents an opportunity to acquire a TR5 with rare provenance, a known history and a substantial set of materials that enable preserving and valorising the car in the future.
Details
Brand
Triumph
Model type
TR5
Year
1968
Located in
Portugal
Mileage reading
15710 km
Registration papers
with Portuguese registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
White
Horse power
150
Cubic capacity
2498
Matching numbers
Unknown
Matching colours
No
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
Yes
Date until valid MOT
August 21, 2030
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Certificate available
No
Engine number
CP-2975-HE
Chassis number
CP3044L
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Excellent: no missing, broken, or damaged parts that require replacement
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
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