Description
1948 Triumph Roadster 1800
This flamboyant, art deco roadster has undergone a comprehensive restoration by the last, owner, over a 13 year period, which cost a small fortune. See extensive list of works carried out below. During which the engine and gearbox were professionally rebuilt which was an epic tale in itself, read full story at ….
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This is the perfect car for anyone who doesn’t want to spend hours with their head under the bonnet as everything has already been sorted. The Roadster is also a potential Concours winner, resplendent in Jaguar Black with glass-like finish, new interior, show-quality woodwork, nicely detailed engine bay, including all the original tools, which are highly polished and all brightwork re-chromed to perfection.
Restoration List
Bare metal respray by Gratt Motor Co. Manchester.
Complete interior trim in Hemmingway Blue by Cheshire Coach
Steering wheel refurbished.
Windscreen wiper motor and mechanism refurbished·
New windscreen glass, re-chromed frame with rubber seal.
Headlamps & side lamps refurbished by Vintage Headlights.
All three cart springs have been contoured, hardened and re-tempered.
Engine and gearbox rebuilt.
Starter motor refurbished at Broadway Electrical Services.
Water pump refurbished.
New hood and woods. Re-chromed hood lift mechanism and fittings.
New Perspex rear window with re-chromed original frame.
Boot internal woods completely renewed.
Hardi electric fuel pump fitted.
Wheels refurbished with new Austone radials + tubes.
Brake pipes renewed. Brake cylinders (Land Rover Series 1) refurbished.
New Master Cylinder fitted April ’24.
New marine plywood floor throughout and 40+ screw and nuts
New aluminium fuel tank in 2023.
Speedometer, fuel, temperature, oil pressure, clock, all refurbished and all working.
Stainless Steel exhaust.
Distributor rebuilt & recalibrated by Distributor Doctor.
Wings, various body repairs
Comes with, Heritage Certificate, Interim Insurance Valuation Certificate for £25, 000, Bunch of old MOT’s and tax discs, Documented provenance with the original handbook. DVLA history file, Large file of bills, correspondence from the Club and previous owners, tracing history.
Car located in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, transport available at £1. 70 pr/ mile (one way only charged) For more on this quintessentially British icon, call John on number above.
