Hi Mike:
The car you have found is a Triumph 1800 or Triumph 2000, likely the
latter. It is an extremely nifty looking two-seater with dickey seat. It
uses a Vanguard engine - as did the original TR2-4s and Morgans of the
'50s. The dickey seat is covered by a clamshell lid which splits
horizontally, with the upper half forming a double windshield. The lower
half turns down to form a backrest for the seat. The double windshield is
always visible, but forms part of the lid when the seat is closed. The
styling is continental '30s with full sweeping front fenders and separate
headlights framing a flat traditional grille. It is a most desirable car
and is both rare and expensive. Restoration would be challenging as I
imagine that body parts would be at a premium. Mechanically, most TR stuff
may work. Chassis parts might interchange with Vanguard but that isn't a
lot of help. Even if you can't afford it, go look at it and take a camera.
John
PS: Please let me know about the car. I've only ever seen two and I'd
love to own one.
>Undoubtedly I am worthy of a flame here however I feel that enough
>of you may be interested enough to answer so I will take the risk.
>I was at a business Christmas party last night and an acquaintance
>who knows of my interest in MGs put me on the spot -
>He has a neighbour who owns a 1948 Tri**ph which is apparently in
>very good condition, runs well, and in his words "is beautiful"
>He did not know the model name and pointed out that it has
>very sweeping lines and a rumbleseat in the back - one that opens up
>in the boot.
>It is a convertible and he also described it as bigger than an MGB.
>Anything earlier than a TR3 and I have no clue what that marque was
>doing.
>The reason for the questions is that the neighbour is an elderly lady,
>she
>doesnt want the car anymore and it may well be for sale.
>Now the questions:-
>1)what model do you think it is?
>2)what price bracket would a clean, runner fall into?
>
>Thanks
>
>mike robson
>69 roadster
>70 BGT
>72 roadster
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