Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
27th Nov, 2024 13:00
1953 Triumph Renown Saloon
No Reserve
Registration No: KSG 557
Chassis No: TDC 1490
MOT: Exempt
Entered from a deceased estate
Dry stored for a number of years, but started and driven during our recent photography session
Desirable (and transferable) cherished registration number
Supplied with the original folding logbook
Current ownership since 1993
The first car to carry the Triumph badge following the company’s takeover by the Standard Motor Company, the Triumph Renown was rushed out within months of the end of the war to cash in on the booming post-war export market. The cars were coachbuilt by 'Mulliner' of Birmingham in the ‘Razor Edge’ style that was all the rage on prestigious models of the late 1930s/ early 1940s from makes like Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Due to post-war steel shortages, most of the body panels were in lightweight aluminium over a traditional ash frame. In 1949, the original 1. 8-litre engine was replaced by the excellent Standard 2, 088cc unit and three-speed column-change gearbox which literally transformed the car, giving 75mph performance. In 1949 things got better still with the launch of the TDB which had much-improved coil spring front suspension (rather than transverse leaf) and the option of overdrive. From 1952 a stretched TDC model was available which gave significantly more legroom for rear seat passengers, had a larger rear window and push-button rather than lever-operated door handles. Just 9, 301 Renown's were built in total of which only 2, 609 were TDC models and only a tiny handful survive today, making this a rare car indeed.
This Renown TDC dates from 1953 and has been consigned to us from a deceased estate. Finished in striking Black, with a contrasting Cream interior; the Saloon is described by a representative of the vendor’s family as ‘Average’ with regard to the paintwork, ‘Good’ with reference to its bodywork and electrical equipment, whilst the engine, transmission and interior trim are described as ‘Very Good’. Starting easily and running nicely as we moved it around for these photographs, this extremely rare and quirky pocket limousine looks excellent value (considering it is being offered entirely without reserve!). Offered with a large selection of paperwork and history, including the original folding logbook, expired MOT certificates, tax discs and sundry correspondence.
