Triumph TR2

The Triumph TR2 went on sale in 1953 and was the first in a long line of successful sports cars to be built by Triumph. Its chassis was based on the pre Second World War Standard Flying Nine, and featured bodywork styled by designer Walter Belgrove. The engine was a modified standard Vanguard unit that had been reduced in capacity (to allow entry in the under two litre class of motor sport) and was fitted with twin carburettors. This car was Triumphs first 100 mph sports car and was also the cheapest 100 mph car available at the time from any manufacturer. Minor improvements were made to the car in 1954, most notably of which were the fitting of shorter doors to address the problem of the earlier cars longer doors fouling the kerb on opening. Production of the TR2 ended in October 1955 after more than 8500 cars had been produced. It was replaced by the TR3.