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CLASSIC 1947 TRIUMPH 1800 ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE OLDER RESTORATION READY TO USE

Sale price: £11,500.00 make an offer

Car location: Ashbourne, United Kingdom

Seller's notes: CONDITION 1 AS DESCRIPTION

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Doors:
2
Engine:
1776 cc
Previous Owners:
1
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CLASSIC 1947 TRIUMPH 1800 ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE OLDER RESTORATION READY TO USE for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2) based on 438 votes
KEN PEARSON CAR CONSULTANT OFFERS THIS SPLENDID TRIUMPH 1800 ROADSTER ON BEHALF OF THE LOCAL OWNER WHO IS THE REGISTERED KEEPER ON THE V5C REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE.  REPUTEDLY RESTORED IN THE LATE 1980. THE CAR IS EXCELLENT TODAY.
SPECIFICATION
3 SEATER ROADSTER WITH DICKEY SEATS PANELLED IN ALUMINIUM WITH STEEL WINGS BY SALMONS ON THE TUBULAR CHASSIS FROM THE PRE-WAR STANDARD FLYING 14. INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES. CHASSIS NUMBER TRD 846. PAINTED IN BLACK WITH RED LEATHER SEATS AND RED CARPETS.
1776cc  OHV 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. 65 BHP. 75 MPH (AUTOCAR). HARDENED VALVE SEATS AND NEW VALVE GUIDES. ELECTRONIC IGNITION4 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX WITH COLUMN CHANGE. FLOOR CHANGE PARTS INCLUDED. 16" WHEELS SHOD WITH 185 HR x 16 RADIAL TYRES.
CONDITION GUIDE
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS SUPPLIED BY THE PRESENT OWNER WHO IS A MEMBER OF ROADSTER OWNERS CLUB. AND USING THE SALES DESCRIPTION OF THE 2002 SUPPLYING DEALER. WATERSIDE CLASSICS OF GLASGOW. BOUGHT FOR £13950 IN 2002 BY THE CURRENT OWNER. SALES INVOICE PRESENT. IT IS STATED ON THE DESCRIPTION TO HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO A FULL RESTORATION IN THE LATE 1980. :
"BODY REMOVED. CHASSIS CHECKED AND REPAINTED TIMBER SILL MEMBERS REPLACED. BARE METAL REPAINT FROM THE ORIGINAL GREEN TO BLACK. RECORDED BY DVLA ON 14/04/1988. ENGINE OVERHAULED WITH THE REGROUND  CRANKSHAFT. NEW CON RODS AND BEARINGS". PISTONS WERE REPLACED IN CURRENT OWNERSHIP. "FOLLOWING THE WORK THE CAR WAS UNUSED UNTIL SOLD BY THE DEALER IN 2002".
THERE IS NO DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT THIS DESCRIPTION BY THE DEALER. BUT THE ROADSTER WAS FOUND TO BE IN SUPERB CONDITION BY THE OWNER AND REMAINS SO TODAY ALBEIT WITH SOME PATINATION OF USEAGE.
LAST MOT TEST EXPIRED IN JULY 2013. TAX DISC TO JAN 2014. CLEAR HPI REPORT CARRIED OUT BY ME.
WORK CARRIED OUT BY THE CURRENT OWNER. NO DOCUMENTATION.
UL HEAD OVERHAUL. SOLID HEAD GASKET. ELECTRONIC IGNITION FITTED.
RADIATOR RE-CORED.
INTERIOR WOODWORK REFURBISHED BY ROLLS-ROYCE SPECIALISTS. REFURBED STEERING WHEEL.
ON MY INSPECTION THE BODY SHOWS GOOD PANEL FIT AND SHUT LINES. THE PAINT AND CHROME ARE EXCELLENT. THE ENGINE BAY AND BOOT ARE VERY GOOD. THE CARPETS AND DEEP RED LEATHER SEATS ARE A FEATURE OF THE CAR. AS IS THE DASHBOARD. ALL EQUIPMENT AND GAUGES ARE WORKING CORRECTLYTHE HOOD IS GOOD AND WATERTIGHT.
THE ENGINE. USING A SU FUEL PUMP. STARTS INSTANTLY AND IS QUIET IN OPERATION. ALL TOOLS ARE PRESENT.
SUPPLIED WITH THE Car are:
PARTS TO CONVERT TO FLOOR GEAR CHANGE. ORIGINAL FACTORY WORKSHOP MANUAL AND INSTRUCTION BOOK. OWNERS CLUB TECHNICAL HANDBOOK.
THE ORIGINAL CHASSIS PLATE ON THE SCUTTLE. TRD 846. MATCHES THE V5C. I AM TOLD THAT THE ENGINE NUMBER TRD859 MATCHES THE V5C BUT IS NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE TO CONFIRM THIS.
IN SUMMARY. THIS IS A WELL RESTORED. CAREFULLY MAINTAINED CLASSIC THAT IS READY TO USE AND SHOW. THERE IS A GOOD OWNERS CLUB AND PARTS SUPPLY.
RECOMMENDED.
CONDITIONS OF SALE-PLEASE NOTE.
THIS IS A SALE ON BEHALF OF THE PRIVATE OWNER WHO IS UNABLE TO ENJOY THE CAR TODAY FOR MEDICAL REASONS. BUYERS SHOULD VIEW THE ROADSTER AND CONFIRM THE DESCRIPTION AND ASCERTAIN THAT THE CAR MEETS THEIR REQUIREMENTS. INDEPENDENT INSPECTION WELCOME. I DO NOT DO SURPRISES OR HAGGLING ON COLLECTION IF YOU HAVE NOT VIEWED THE CAR. PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK.
OVERSEAS BUYERS ARE WELCOME. I AM FAMILIAR WITH EXPORT PROCEDURES. 3 AIRPORTS ARE ABOUT  AN HOURS TAXI RIDE DISTANT
THE TRIUMPH IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT. PLEASE TELEPHONE ME ON 01335 350499 OR 07716 123788. 9AM TO 9PM PLEASE. I DO NOT REPLY TO TEXT MESSAGES. EMAIL ENQUIRIES WELCOME. THE CURRENT PHOTOS ARE NOT GOOD. I MAY HAVE BETTER ONES LATER. THE CAR IS NEAR ASHBOURNE DERBYSHIRE.
ALL SALES PROCEEDS WILL BE REMITTED TO THE OWNER. SUPERVISED BY ME. BY BANKERS DRAFT/ BUILDING SOCIETY CHEQUE OR BANK TRANSFER BEFORE COLLECTION. OR ON COLLECTION USING A LOCAL BRANCH OF YOUR BANK. PLEASE ASK IF IN DOUBT.
I CAN DELIVER. LOCALLY MYSELF. DISTANCE BY CONTRACTOR. PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE.
GOOD LUCK WITH THE BIDDING!
KEN PEARSON. SPECIALIST IN MANAGED PRIVATE SALES.






On 04-Nov-13 at 09:33:14 GMT. seller added the following information:

THE REFUND POLICY IS INCORRECT. THIS IS A DEFAULT SETTING BY EBAY. WHICH I HAD CANCELLED WHEN LISTING. nbsp;FOLLOWING A SMALL REVISION THIS REFUND RE-APPEARED. THERE IS NO REFUND WITHIN 14 DAYS.

 

MY RETURN POLICY IS DETAILED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LISTING. "SEE RETURN POLICY DETAILS".

 

THE OWNER CONFIRMS THAT THE ENGINE NUMBER ON THE BLOCK MATCHES THE V5C.

THE ODOMETER READING IS APPROX 15000 MILES WHICH SHOWS THE MILEAGE IN PRESENT OWNERSHIP THEREFORE SINCE RESTORATION

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