The Iconic Sale at Silverstone Festival 23rd - 25th August 2024

The Iconic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2024 Collectors’ Cars 150 Registration: DOW 455K Chassis No.: MG55252DLBWP Estimate: £12,500 - £15,000 Specialist: Lionel Abbott Telephone No: 07831 574381 Lot 440 1972 Triumph 2500 PI Mk 2 Saloon In 1969 Triumph updated its 2000/2.5 PI saloon range and introduced the facelifted Mk 2 derivatives which remained in production until 1975. These now featured the revised Michelotti front and rear panel changes which gave the car a graceful, modern look for the 1970s. New lamps were a key styling feature and the front of the car was virtually identical to the new Stag sports model. The interior of the 2.5 PI was particularly plush with a smart teak veneer dashboard housing more comprehensive instrumentation than lesser models. The 2.5-litre, fuel-injected, straight-six engine was a 132bhp version of that used in the highly rated Triumph TR6 and could whistle the saloon up to 60mph in just 9.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 111mph, pretty impressive 50 years ago. This beautiful low ownership Triumph 2500 PI saloon has been restored to an extraordinary level, both bodily and mechanically. Finished in Saffron Yellow with a chestnut interior, we doubt a finer restoration exists of these stylish 1970s saloons. With lively performance, good handling and in manual form with overdrive, they are still a pleasure to drive today. There has been some serious mechanical expertise lavished on this Triumph which is evident as the engine fires immediately and is turbine smooth. The V5C details just two previous owners when the Triumph was purchased from Milestone Classics in 2017 by our vendor to become part of his private Collection where it earned its place on merit and quality alone, regularly generating more admiration than many of the more exotic classics. This lovely 2500 PI would grace any Collection but it’s just too good not to be admired at events, and we are sure the drive there would be a sublime experience. A fine example of Triumphs early-1970s executive saloon presented to a ‘show’ standard. More Details Lot 440 Bid On Lot 440