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1955 TRIUMPH TR2 - OVERDRIVE ELIGIBLE 1000 MILES MAKE TRIUMPH MODEL TR2 YEAR 1955 CHASSIS TS/ 7296-L ENGINE TS/ 7706-E DISPLACEMENT 1991 KM INDICATED 14. 800 CERTIFICATIONS FIVA- ACI/ CSAI- BRITISH MOTOR HERITAGE INTERIOR WALNUT LEATHER EXTERIOR RED BEIGE STOFF COVER ACCESSORIES OVERDRIVE LEATHER INTERIOR HEATING ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN TONNEAU COVER CHASSIS HEAD NOTES Manufactured July 14, 1955 was delivered and registered in the U. S. A. S. A. Imported in Holland in the 90's. In 1997 the Dutch owner obtains the certificate of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust from which it is inferred that the car is corresponding in colours and numbers of origin. In October 2012 he obtains from a Dutch dealer the FIVA Certificate. In December 2012 the car is sold to an Italian dealer who registers it and after three months he sells it to the first Italian owner who has kept it until today.
In 2015, the owner obtained the Fiche di regolarità per autostoriche ACI/ CSAI. In 2022, it was awarded the ASI certificate of historical and collectors' relevance. Over the years, the car has always undergone regular servicing and numerous repairs and maintenance operations documented by accounts and photographs. In particular, the most important operations are summarised by the owner in the following list: At the time of purchase, the km indicated were 4, 850 January 2018: at km 10. 000 completely rebuilt the engine with replacement of the cylinder head suitable for green petrol, replaced overdrive solenoid and clutch cylinder. March 2019: axle shaft bearings replaced, oil filter cartridge kit fitted May 2019: rear telescopic shock absorber kit June 2019: radiator overhaul October 2019: left axle shaft replaced May 2022: distributor and HT cables replaced January 2023: oil and filter replaced km 14, 579 The engine has covered only 4, 800 km since the total overhaul.