Kutscher Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) HI, currently i'm doing some research of the history of my TR2 with number TS1953. The TR2 was when i purchased it in white with red trim. I own the TR2 from 2008, and is imported from Belgium in 2008. The owner in Belgium own the TR2 from 1991. The man in Belgium probably imported the car from North Amerika. When i was restoring the car i found a plate that the car was restored for Bill and Rosanne, probably in North Amerika. The original color of the TR2 when it left the factory it was black with germanium trim. Between 1954 and 1991 i have no information of previous owners etc, probably there is someone in this forum, that have more information about the TR2 history? Every little detail is welcome. Thanks! Edited July 23, 2015 by Kutscher Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I would contact all Triumph and TR clubs in North America to see if the names "Bill and Rosanne" ring any bells. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vivdownunder Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 According to records, the full commission number is TS1953L, indicating it left the factory as a LHD car without overdrive. Some factory traces (birth certificates) show a delivery destination. If it went to the USA and any of the owners there were car club members, Vintage Triumph Register or Triumph Register of America may be able to help. VTR club magazine's editor was a senior executive of Standard-Triumph in America, so he may have personal knowledge you could tap into. Viv Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nyk330 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hi, Just interest really, I have recently acquired TS 1951 & am restoring it. It has been used for racing or rallying and is now pretty tired. Mine is Black & probably beige interior. I am waiting on a trace from the Register. Keep you posted Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hi, Just interest really, I have recently acquired TS 1951 & am restoring it. It has been used for racing or rallying and is now pretty tired. Mine is Black & probably beige interior. I am waiting on a trace from the Register. Keep you posted Nick You might find you will get a bit more info with a Heritage trace, I had more when I got mine for TS1013 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vivdownunder Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Nick, if records are correct, TS1951-O was once in New Zealand with engine TS2096E. Shows as White back then. I have good contacts in NZ if you want to follow up any racing history there. Viv Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTR5 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Interesting... TS1951-O is STILL alive and well in New Zealand ...yes it is white and the engine number above also seems to agree with our records ...and it has been here for a long time. Does someone have another TR2 that thinks it is TS1951-O ...that would be fascinating. Or is there a wee error in Nick's posting???? Robert Johnston TR Register NZ Inc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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