billmahy Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 TR5 being auctioned tomorrow 19th April, by Mellors & Kirk. Lot 759. https://www.mellorsandkirk.com/auction-calendar/ Details include: Motor Car. Sold on the instructions of executors. 1968 Triumph TR5, Conifer Green, chassis No CP.1789, one of 1161 for the home market, with several factory options, including wire wheels and soft and surrey tops, a number of original parts (retained when replaced) and spares, spare parts catalogue and other period literature, Document V5C and SORN The sale of this classic 60's sports car affords a rare opportunity to acquire a sound and relatively unmolested example for recommissioning. The late owner, Mr S A Johnson, Papplewick, Nottingham, acquired the vehicle in November 1977 and in a letter to the DVLA in 2005 (copy available) he stated "Since my first[sic] ownership of the vehicle it has never been used or parked on a public road, it has always been garaged at one address or the other... as an indication of the use / activity of the vehicle in question since first purchased by myself the vehicle has covered 77 miles in 27 years and 9 months of ownership... The majority of these few miles were incurred on tow under trade plate cover to the coach builders who restored some body work around 1979/80 in Bulwell Nottingham" Mellors & Kirk acknowledges the assistance of David Groom in connection with this lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim T Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 Well, that will be interesting with an estimate of £10k to £15k! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter V W Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Very damp garage! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billmahy Posted April 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Just sold for £21k plus commission. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Including hefty fees probably about £27k out the door, be interesting to see under those carpets! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 20 minutes ago, stuart said: Including hefty fees probably about £27k out the door, be interesting to see under those carpets! Stuart. Might actually be heartbreaking to see what lurks under the carpets........ fingers crossed!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Carpet area looked damp. I had a mate who viewed it, he said good panels and gaps, doors shut nicely and generally pretty decent, nice decent quality spares too. I did put a bid in and then sense kicked in !! Best of luck to the buyer. Conrad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Peter V W said: Very damp garage! Curious that the instrument bezels for the small Smiths gauges are covered in rust, but the Lucas Ammeter bezel looks clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 Out of pure interest, are the front overriders on a TR5 in the right place, shouldn't they be a bit further out where the other chrome bolt is?? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 Hi John, yes , sort of between the indicator and the headlamp. Conrad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeThomas Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/21/2023 at 9:51 PM, John L said: Out of pure interest, are the front overriders on a TR5 in the right place, shouldn't they be a bit further out where the other chrome bolt is?? John 22 hours ago, openroad said: Hi John, yes , sort of between the indicator and the headlamp. Conrad The link on the top of the thread takes you to the Auction House Home page, that said I've managed to find the car now and to save anyone searching like I did you can see what John and Conrad are referring to on this link. https://auctions.mellorsandkirk.com/catalogue/lot/1165f06abaa5f198a862a8482875ebc9/6d0808242845d9a724247bb4d43cabe3/antique-collectors-sale-lot-759/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 This was in the CCA recent Auction, I went to view . She looked good , but didn't sell ! So still available. Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 51 minutes ago, openroad said: This was in the CCA recent Auction, I went to view . She looked good , but didn't sell ! So still available. Conrad. Well that scrubbed up really well! You wouldnt think it was the same car. What did it get bid to this time round Conrad? I see its buy it now for double the price it sold for the first time round so someones flipped it. Stuart. Edited June 20, 2023 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trchris Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 Maybe seeing the previous auction sale result put bidders off ? Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 This car was listed yesterday at the H&H Auction at Buxton https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-34---1968-triumph-tr5/?lot=58152&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=530&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=48&pn=1&g=1 Unsold, did anyone get chance to view the car? Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gary F said: This car was listed yesterday at the H&H Auction at Buxton https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-34---1968-triumph-tr5/?lot=58152&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=530&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=48&pn=1&g=1 Unsold, did anyone get chance to view the car? Gary Conrad on here has physically viewed this car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, TRTOM2498PI said: Conrad on here has physically viewed this car. Hi Tom Yes, he does say this above. It would seem not to have reached its reserve price though, maybe a sign of the times with peoples finances? I had a mate attend the auction and he said a lot of the cars didn't sell or get near there reserves. A Nice looking late Brown Stag went for round £9K which seemed a bargain to me, the Gorgeous P5B Rover Coupe was in the middle of its Estimate and sold though. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trchris Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 I’ve also noticed prices have dipped it seems 5s aren’t reaching the heady days anymore and it’s that story of it’s only worth what someone will pay Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 I think whats crabbed that one is people saw it before it was tarted up and are wary of it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Gary F said: Hi Tom Yes, he does say this above. It would seem not to have reached its reserve price though, maybe a sign of the times with peoples finances? I had a mate attend the auction and he said a lot of the cars didn't sell or get near there reserves. A Nice looking late Brown Stag went for round £9K which seemed a bargain to me, the Gorgeous P5B Rover Coupe was in the middle of its Estimate and sold though. Gary Hi Gary, I believe it is a genuine car, but having stood for approx 45 years, I wonder what condition the engine will be in (internally), and other expensive mechanical bits. I believe it is too expensive, & of course a sign of the times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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