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TR-5: Anyone have one???

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Re: What's it worth???

Jeff, you're probably right. Maybe someone like Piman will chime in and give us the low-down.

I do know that U.S. dealers could not obtain them legally because of the emissions problem. Too bad, because now, they're priced out of reach for most of us!
 
Re: What's it worth???

Got this out of Rogers Williams book, of the 2947 TR5's produced 995 were left hand drive......
 
TRDejaVu said:
. A guy who lives near me imported one from Belgium a couple of years ago.
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This guy is in our local club. It is a LHD genuine TR5. It was a kit shipped from England and assembled in Germany or Belgium.

Even more interesting than this cars location in the states, is the my first time ever driving a TR of any stripe was this very TR5. What can I say I was hooked. It was amazing, The engine was much smoother and pulled so much better than the TR4a. Handling was it was probably about the same, I think his car was tighter overall. If you have the chance to purchase a TR5, beg, borrow or steal, it won't come around again....
 
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vagt6 said:
TR6BILL said:
How many LHD TR5s were built?
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It will be very interesting to see how the auctioneers value the car. It's not rocket science, as we know. I'm not sure I'm ready to pay $25K for the car in pieces, then sink another several thou into restoration. I also know other parties who are interested in this car as well. However, I've been told I'll have first right of refusal on it.

We'll see. A TR-5 is like the Holy Grail to an old Triumph bloke like me. Numero uno LBC!

Time will tell. I'll keep you informed. Something to look forward to, for sure!
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In general, I don't believe financing a classic car is a great idea. However, this would be the candidate for such a thing....

https://www.hagerty.com/finance/finance_index.aspx
 
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Thanks, but I'm with you. Financing is not what I'd choose to do, especially since this particular car will go for something near retail market value.

I might start selling off clothes, motorcycles, and other essential items to get it, though . . . /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crazyeyes.gif

No doubt about it. If there is a "holy grail" Triumph, a TR-5 is it. And, a LHD drive one!! Wow. I might faint at the sight of one! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crazy.gif
 
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