David Arrowsmith Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 https://www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5373/lot/642330 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Yes, a Bargain for someone at just over £20K, the interior looks to be part TR4 (Seats?) and it seems to be sitting high on the springs, especially at the rear? The Hood fit is one of the best I've seen though. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gary F said: Yes, a Bargain for someone at just over £20K, the interior looks to be part TR4 (Seats?) and it seems to be sitting high on the springs, especially at the rear? The Hood fit is one of the best I've seen though. Gary TR4 seats, speedo and tacho. TR7 handbrake lever ? Pedal box (clutch and brake pedals look wrong to me also). ? Edited August 3, 2023 by TRTOM2498PI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) Couldnt do it for the money. Stuart. Edited August 3, 2023 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Read Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Strange it mentions hammer price but bids are 0. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Pretty good job considering Chinese front valance, repro sills, wrong alternator, wiper motor, pitted tail lights and the above mentioned flaws. Glad to see it has a brass/copper radiator and original steering wheel, if sans padded spoke cover. Too bad the O/D was swiped along the way. Positive camber is standard when fitting new rear springs and has to be compensated with bracket manipulation, plenty of permutations there. Poor diligence on the interior; lags the quality of the bodywork. Not sure why anyone would modify a TR250 to RHD ( no RHD were built, right? ) and not convert the engine to CP spec on triple Webers. Pretty easy to do " while you're in there ". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 ...there's a pretty nice one on BAT now though it's got a TOYOTA transmission: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-triumph-tr250-60/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trchris Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 And it’s had a colour change! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 58 minutes ago, Tom Fremont said: Pretty good job considering Chinese front valance, repro sills, wrong alternator, wiper motor, pitted tail lights and the above mentioned flaws. Glad to see it has a brass/copper radiator and original steering wheel, if sans padded spoke cover. Too bad the O/D was swiped along the way. Positive camber is standard when fitting new rear springs and has to be compensated with bracket manipulation, plenty of permutations there. Poor diligence on the interior; lags the quality of the bodywork. Not sure why anyone would modify a TR250 to RHD ( no RHD were built, right? ) and not convert the engine to CP spec on triple Webers. Pretty easy to do " while you're in there ". You mean like this Tom Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 33 minutes ago, stuart said: You mean like this Tom Stuart That's a TR6 Stuart But yes, along those lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Tom Fremont said: That's a TR6 Stuart But yes, along those lines. No its not Tom its a 250 with a late 6 wheel arch. Its sitting here in my shop now. Stuart. Edited August 3, 2023 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Arrowsmith Posted August 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Phil Read said: Strange it mentions hammer price but bids are 0. Perhaps it’s an after the hammer thing. i watched the bidding and there were 60+ bids. The hammer price might reflect the ‘misgivings’ voiced on here but I guess the no reserve seller is sans profit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Arrowsmith Posted August 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Same auction, sold for ca £19k (inc. prem.) perhaps this very genuine, older restoration TR4A was the better buy: https://www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5373/lot/641114 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 hours ago, stuart said: No its not Tom its a 250 with a late 6 wheel arch. Its sitting here in my shop now. Stuart. I might have known better - that possibility dawned on me but didn't win out. So with that deep full length arch nice 30mm trumpets + 3" long+ filters could be employed. I've had to modify my originals to enable them but only a trained eye would notice. Richard Good even supplies an airbox for the triple DCOEs where the full notch is present. Wish I could buy one for the short notch... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 Tom, My mate made mine and it is shallow but, interestingly when on the rolling road it did not like the cover off. These are Heritage throttle bodies with injectors built in and on EFI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 15 hours ago, Tom Fremont said: I might have known better - that possibility dawned on me but didn't win out. So with that deep full length arch nice 30mm trumpets + 3" long+ filters could be employed. I've had to modify my originals to enable them but only a trained eye would notice. Richard Good even supplies an airbox for the triple DCOEs where the full notch is present. Wish I could buy one for the short notch... On Right hand drive the bigger filters would be against the servo unfortunately. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 16 hours ago, David Arrowsmith said: Same auction, sold for ca £19k (inc. prem.) perhaps this very genuine, older restoration TR4A was the better buy: https://www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5373/lot/641114 Apart from the blocks of wood propping up the seat and the wiper motor. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, stuart said: Apart from the blocks of wood propping up the seat and the wiper motor. Stuart. I'm disappointed you point that out Stuart, at least the wood is pine and it's been treated ! so it's sustainable lol. Mick Richards Edited August 4, 2023 by Motorsport Mickey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 5 hours ago, harrytr5 said: Tom, My mate made mine and it is shallow but, interestingly when on the rolling road it did not like the cover off. These are Heritage throttle bodies with injectors built in and on EFI That's lovely Harry and the TRIUMPH font is just what I'd love to put on mine someday - embossed like the PI plenum if possible! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Ok for a price..but has many flaws. Especially poorly fitted repro sills. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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