1973 Triumph 2000 Mark II Saloon Registration Number: RYA 6...

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£2,800

1973 Triumph 2000 Mark II Saloon

Registration Number: RYA 670L
Chassis Number: ME82189DL.BW
Recorded Mileage: 156,500 miles

- One family owner from new
- Well maintained, always garaged

Standard-Triumph's first new model after its takeover by Leyland, the Michelotti-styled Triumph 2000 was launched in 1963. The 2000's engine and gearbox were basically those of the Vanguard Six, but the unitary construction body and running gear were all new, featuring McPherson strut independent front suspension, front disc brakes and independent rear suspension, the latter appearing for the first time on a 'big' Triumph. Although somewhat overshadowed by the technically more adventurous Rover 2000, the Triumph though benefitted from the a silky-smooth six-cylinder engine, while its overdrive and automatic transmission options were lacking in the Rover. Saloon and estate versions were introduced initially, and then in 1968 came the fuel-injected 2.5PI, to be followed a year later by the restyled Mk2 range with revised front and rear end treatments.

As shown in the accompanying original bill of sale, this rare survivor was acquired new by our vendor’s brother in May of 1973. The 2000 was pressed into service for the first 8 years in order to commute to Bristol each day, after which the Triumph was retired into occasional leisure use. When not used on the road the 2000 was stored at home in the dry integral garage.

Finished as original in white with a blue cord interior, this exceptionally well preserved example has been maintained by the same garage for the last 30 years, respected local specialist Ubley Motor Services. Fully serviced and granted a new MoT certificate in November 2024, this  “wonderfully smooth” motor car will make a super accompaniment for the summer classic car show season.