$29,750
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Category
-
Mileage
82866
Posted Over 1 Month
A near perfect 1968 Triumph TR250 for sale. No rust. A former Virginia car with a complete nut and bolt restoration. I have had the TR for 10 years- spent the last 7 in various stages of restoration. Has 1000 miles since being completed. Was shown 3 times and has 2 first place and 1 second place in class trophies. No disappointments here - drive any where and enjoy. If you are looking for a bone stock, original TR250 look elsewhere. This car has many upgrades to make it more enjoyable, reliable and safer. Body Details: Rust free body. Shell was sent to a local shop to have the following done - media cleaned and repairs done to front valance and radiator support, a new right floor and right rocker were installed using British Motor Heritage panels, otherwise all original panels that came with the car. Bare metal respray using Signal Red (factory TR color) with silver painted hood stripes. Quiet Ride sound padding kit, new door seals, new window tracks, new door and window weatherstripping, new window winder mechanisms, new latches, catches and lock assemblies, new convertible top with zip out rear window, new matching boot cover, etc. All new exterior chrome trim. hardware, and lights and lenses are NOS new. Frame Details: NEW Roadtronics frame (RATCO), original frame was marginal and needed heavy repairs, the frame was replaced with an updated design with none of the serious weaknesses of the original. Stronger front suspension mounts, better/stronger rear differential mounts, etc. Flexes less than the original frame and there are no creaks or rattles when driving. Current price for the frame alone is $4650.00. Engine Details: Fully rebuilt using .030 over AE pistons, Cam bearings were installed (the original TR design did not have cam bearings), Good Parts performance cam, street ported and polished head, .010 under polished crank, lightened/ balanced flywheel, lightened and balanced rods, APT fasteners, VP bearings, new seals , etc. Converted to Dual SU HS 6s rebuilt by Joe Curto, Bell Stainless steel sport exhaust. Rebuilt and recurved distributor by Jeff's distributors. New Roadster Factory Magic Clutch kit, all new clutch hydraulics, new fuel lines and fuel pump, fuel tank was dipped and internally coated. The TR runs very smoothly and pulls very strong, much quicker than stock ! Driveline details: Fully rebuilt 4 speed with all new seals, syncros, bearings, seals and gaskets, new u joints in drive shaft, rebuilt rear differential by The Roadster Factory with new shims, bearings and seals. Rear half shafts and rear hub/bearing carriers rebuilt by The Roadster Factory with new bearings and u joints. Suspension Details: Fully rebuilt front suspension including heavy duty front axles and bearing spacers, rebuilt steering rack from The Roadster Factory, tie rods, ball joints , poly bushings, new KONI shocks, and springs. New wheel bearings Fully rebuilt rear suspension using poly bushings, new springs, Good Parts rear camber adjusters andRatco rear coil over shock kit. Good parts adjustable front sway bar and non adjustable rear sway bar. VTO 5.5 x 15 inch alloys with new 195/60 tires Brake Details: All new brake lines, new brake master cylinder, new brake booster, fully rebuilt calipers, new pads, new rotors, ALFIN rear aluminum brake drums (rare), new rear shoes, new wheel cylinders, adjusters, springs ,etc. Interior Details: New Moto Lita steering wheel, New door handles and window winders, New dashboard, all gauges rebuilt with new chrome bezels (black bezels were original- but I like the look of the dash with chrome bezels- can be returned to original, new dash pads, new sun visors, new switches, new black Wilton wool carpets, new black with white beading interior panels, all gauges and switches work as original. New period correct seat belts. Has new Lucas 34 amp alternator, Perfect electrical system- everything works as designed! Car is currently fitted with Mazda Miata seats which are Tan Leather. They are very comfortable for long drives. Original seats in fair condition are included. The original bumpers and mounting brackets are included and are in good condition- ( I like the look of no bumpers). Five original steel wheels in very good condition are include in the sale. Too much to list- I am sure I forgot a great deal. Good time to buy this quickly appreciating classic sports car. The car is excellent and I invite independent inspections. NO WARRANTY IS GIVEN OR IMPLIED. $1000.00 non refundable deposit is due within immediately upon close of auction. Full payment to be made either cash or bank transfer of funds.
Trim Black with white piping
