Triumph 2.5 PI Mk2 Saloon

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In 1969 Triumph updated its 2000 / 2.5 PI saloon range and introduced the facelifted Mk2 derivatives which remained in production until 1975.

These now featured the revised Michelotti front and rear panel changes which gave the car a graceful, modern look for the 1970s. New lamps were a key styling feature and the front of the car was virtually identical to the new Stag sports model. An estate version was also produced, bodied for Standard-Triumph by Carbodies of Coventry.

The interior of the 2.5 PI was particularly plush with a smart teak veneer dashboard housing more comprehensive instrumentation than lesser models. The 2.5-litre fuel-injected straight-six engine was a 132bhp version of that used in the highly rated Triumph TR5 and could whisk the saloon to 60mph in just 9.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 111mph.

First registered in February 1973, this 2.5 PI Mk2 Saloon has been owned by the same family from new, passing through three generations – grandfather, son and grandson. It has covered only 61,800 miles to date but has covered a mere 100 miles a year over the past five years, hence the reason for sale. A desirable manual overdrive model with a black cloth interior and a period stereo, it was treated to a substantial refurbishment seven years ago including a full repaint in the original blue.

With an MOT until October 2016, the vendor states that the car is in “good usable condition” with “good oil pressure” and “the engine sounds fantastic”. Being offered here at no reserve, it now only needs a new home to go to where it can be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Surviving examples of this fine Seventies saloon are now surprisingly rare with DVLA figures showing that only around 250 are still UK registered today.

Bidders are advised that an HPI check records a Category D insurance claim against this car in January 2009 (damaged, repairable).