1949 Triumph Roadster

Just finished. A 7 year frame-off restoration. Absolutely the finest in existence! This very rare 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster has never been seen in public. From the factory, it is an all aluminum body, tube frame, Model 2000 [2.1 Liter] painted in it's original green. Extensive restoration photos are available to serious buyers. Purchased from a widow in Arizona 8 years ago with the promise that the car would be restored to the utmost quality standards. This car is fast, lightweight and is completely trimmed in the finest leather. All of the the original parts were sourced from England, including the correct convertible top, and NOS wooden top bows direct from the factory [still in the crate from Coventry] which accompanied the purchase. The crate had never been opened. Restoration costs alone topped $125,000. The car is now ready for the most prestigious Concours' in the country. It's starts up immediately and runs flawlessly benefiting from a completely rebuilt motor. Yes, all the gauges and lights work. Mascot does not accompany purchase, but an extensive document collection does. Including the original owner's manual, wiring diagrams, original photos and 3-ring binders full of proper restoration guides from the Triumph Roadster Club. The engine compartment is filled with all of the the factory original tools, jack and handle, tire pump, grease gun, original hand crank, extra petrol can, oiler, etc. All of which remain un-restored with the perfect patina.
The Triumph 200 Roadster is the world's last rumble seat automobile [referred to as the dickie seats]. They are also trimmed in matching leather and have chromed plated elaborate hinges.Yes the semiphores [turn signals] work. In fact they are NOS.
I still have the paint code and some extra paint. The color is a 1957-59 Reutter-bodied Porsche color called Auratium Green; which is almost an exact color match to the Triumph's factory green and is quite striking. I did leave an area of the original paint untouched inside the gas cap door for comparison should a judge ever want proof of the correct color. It is spot-on.
The Triumph Roadster Club in England as well as the Chapters here in the US have been very helpful in sourcing the correct parts to restore this car. The new owner will absolutely want to join the Club. They are a great group.
Additional facts: The entire body is aluminum wrapped around a wooden sub-structure; with the exception of the front fenders which are steel. All the body panels are 'factory'. The floors are wooden as well. In fact, brand new. the dash board is veneered with many coats of high gloss varnish done by one of the best wood finishers on the country. The entire car is leather, even the door panels which utilize three different leathers. The door panels are a work of art in themselves. Since this was a frame-off restoration; every nut and bolt has been re-finished or replaced. You can eat off the undercarriage. If you're interested in purchase, I currently have the car on a hydraulic lift in my heated garage for easy inspection.
There are no disappoints here. You are simply buying the finest there is, period. Tom Griffith/Madison, WI 608.212.8774