Gary Flinn Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Hi All I'm on the look out for a TR250 or a TR5, does anyone know this Car currently for sale on E-Bay and what do you think it's worth? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR-250-1968-/141636592333?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20fa32e2cd Thanks in Anticipation Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Looks ok but I wouldn't bid without viewing. Unrestored may mean it's a belter or the panels are iffy under good looking paint, go and have a look. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Mick's right. Ya gotta look at the car! This one looks OK in the pix, doesn't it? It's the one I bought in 1978, and was in fact a complete piece of ****. I still miss it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 If you want a rust/accident free example I wouldn't take a chance on that one ( like Don says ). This is a much more likely candidate for one such: http://www.chequeredflag.com/used-triumph/ Bringing one back from the ravages of rust is far more expensive than most folks imagine today . The usual adage applies: " Buy the most expensive / best example you can afford - it will be the cheapest in the long run ". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 I'm hoping to get up there Sunday to have a look, I'm based in Derby so it's only a couple of hours away max. I've queried which area of the States it came from with the Vender, I suppose if it's from a dry State it's got a better chance of not being a rust bucket! What area's should I be looking at for rust? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Gary, If you're serious about the car, take a Register member along who knows what to look for. Maybe someone will volunteer for the privilege... Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) Tom Good Advice, I've got a Mate who used to be a Register Member in the 1990's, he completely restored a TR5 back then (A John Gregory anyone remember him?), so he will probably be going with me for advice? I'm not desperate to get one, I need to look at a few really before commiting, trouble is they are pretty rare and don't come up for sale that often? There is another Valencia Blue TR250 for sale at a Dealer (Mentioned on another post) which I plan to have a look at too, I've recently sold a Triumph Vitesse that I fully restored so know a bit about Triumphs, just not that familiar with TR's Thanks Gary Edited April 15, 2015 by Gary Flinn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carld Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 John knows his onions Gary, haven't seen him for a while and remember his 5, has he still got the big healey? Cheers Carl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi Carl Yes John's still got the Healey, it looks even better after he had a Bare Metal re-spray a couple of years ago? I've met you a few times before on the Peak Run, you normally attend with your mate in the light Blue TR4, its on again this year on Sunday the 14th of June if your interested? I don't suppose you want to sell the 5 do you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carld Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Thats me Gary, Rob sold the 4, a few years back now, I still attend the Peak Run, but not going this year, as I am going to give the Le Mans 24 hr ago, usually go to the Classic Le Mans. Sorry hopefully I will never sell the 5 Cheers Carl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Ok, I had to ask It's probably out my price range anyway Going to see what the E-Bay TR250 Bidding is up to by Friday, if reasonable will give the guy a call and ask if I can view Sunday. Watch this space! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 The TR250 is simply a TR5 in waiting - the cost of conversion to 150 BHP spec is now much less than the price differential between the cars. Great alternative if you want one to drive, at least in uprated form Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted April 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) 46 Bids and up to £15k+ already I've contacted the Vender and it's a South African Car, part of a collection that is being downsized The guy said he's had a lot of interest from dealers? I've arranged to have a look on Sunday, never buy the first one you see they always say Edited April 17, 2015 by Gary Flinn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Seems to have ended ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Seems to have ended ??? Time waster end of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Oh bugger! I wonder if a dealer's made him an offer he can't refuse? I was all set for a run up to have a look I will ring in the morning and try and find out whats happened. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msranderson Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 He's got a 4 and a 5 in his yard as well which he needs to get rid of as he's losing the yard!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carld Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Did you get anywhere Gary? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Carl I tried contacting the guy Sunday morning but got his answer phone, I left a message but he never came back to me? It would appear he's either had an offer he can't refuse or decided not to sell? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KOB Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Or it was a sham ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Or it was a sham ! Who knows? It will probably end up for sale at a Dealer with a fresh Coat of paint and a £30K Price Tag!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nmottershead Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Hi All, I'm planning to go to see a TR250 at the weekend. It's LHD and ex Florida according to the vendor. Photos look OK and doesn't look to have been messed with too much as far as I can tell. Does anyone have and pros and cons re the TR250? I have a TR6 at the moment and would love a TR5 but............ It's the red one on Ebay on the Wirral. Any advice would be welcome. Nigel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Hi Nigel, I've owned a TR250 since 1976. I have a 2nd one since 2002 and have put at least 150K miles on them myself. Since you asked: Pros: it can be made into a TR5 except for badging/provenance pretty easily. There are various ways to do this and my preference is CP head, cam and triple Weber DCOEs. I have over 100K trouble-free miles on this recipe, and it is faster in the 1/4 mile than the factory claimed numbers for the TR5*. It was produced in greater numbers than TR5s, but still rare. Many were sold and lived in dry climates in the U.S. so survive rust-free. Much cheaper than a TR5 in comparable condition. Prices are appreciating nicely and still have room to do so. Cons: in standard form it is an unimpressive performer. It will never be a TR5 in the eyes of investors. It was only built in LHD ( only a problem for RHD preference ). I assume you know what's so desirable about the TR5 ( i.e. the Michelotti body, Surrey / hardtop option, etc. ) but if not there's lots to tell! Cheers, Tom * it also has head work and non-standard exhaust Edited May 7, 2015 by Tom Fremont Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nmottershead Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi Tom and thanks for your reply. This was really helpful - especially re the CP head and Webers! I am not worried about LHD and love the Michelotti lines and the fact that essentially this is a TR4A with a 6 cylinder engine that can have its performance improved if desired. I'll let you know how I went on after I have seen and driven the car. Cheers and thanks again. Nigel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Just noticed Carl's 250 on ebay , the one that broke down at Stoneleigh and with the new retrimmed seats. Looks like he's sold it . That was a short love affair. Why are you selling Carl. Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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