1968 Triumph TR250 - Restored\r
\r
1968 Triumph TR250 in desirable Valencia Blue with Black leather interior. The car has the original factory 2.5-liter inline-six and a 4-speed manual transmission. The engine was rebuilt in 2024, including new pistons, bearings, an oil pump, and more. The vehicle underwent a comprehensive restoration in August 2021.\r
\r
The exterior and interior are in excellent condition. The paint has a nice shine without blemishes, rust, or scratches. Panel fittings are tight and uniform throughout the car, a testament to its accident-free history.\r
\r
The leather seats are in excellent condition, with no tears, blemishes, or discoloration. The dash, door cards, and carpets are also in excellent condition, with no cracks, discoloration, or stains. The instrument gauges are all in working order.\r
\r
A British Motor Industry Trust Heritage Trust Certificate included in the sale confirms factory color and options, assemble/shipping dates, and the Los Angeles dealer's name taking delivery of the car.\r
\r
Full service and inspection just completed. The car is coming out of 16 years of long-term Danish ownership.\r
\r
Car specifications:\r
VIN: CD/378-L\r
Odometer: 22,026 miles\r
Engine: 2,498 cc, inline-six-cylinder (matching numbers CD/404-E)\r
Transmission: 4-speed manual\r
Assembly: Coventry, England\r
\r
History of the 1967-1968 Triumph TR250:\r
The Triumph TR250 was an update of the TR4A, which added an independent rear suspension option to the original TR4. The TR250 bodywork remained the same, with only minor differences to the grille.\r
\r
The new 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine derived from the Triumph 2000 sedan, the TR250, carried lean-running twin Zenith-Stromberg carburetors. The car had a four-speed transmission with optional overdrive and a lower rear axle ratio to take advantage of the six-cylinder engine’s torque. The suspension was an independent coil spring, with wishbones upfront and trailing arms in the rear. The brakes were Girling discs upfront with drum rears. Steering was by rack-and-pinion.\r
\r
Only 8,484 Triumph TR250s were sold. Approximately 600 remain worldwide today.\r
\r
While strictly an intermediate model, as the TR6 came along in late 1968, the TR250 is distinctive and can be easily tuned to be a respectable performer.\r
\r
#CollectableCars