1968 Triumph TR 250 with Overdrive restored

Very rare six cylinder Triumph. Only one year production. It is pimento red paint with tan interior. The car features new body, paint and interior 8 years ago with new dash, new carpet, new upholstery, new top, and a new boot. Gaugeslook remarkably fresh also. It is offered for far lower than the restoration costs. Receipts since 1978.
Current owner bought it in 1978. He was a paint and body man at a body shop. Restoration began in 2009 and finished this spring with recent complete mechanical rebuild. Less than 300 miles on mechanical and less than 1000 miles on body restoration.
The driving experience is of a very fresh and tight car. The overdrive makes this a very nice highway driving car. The sound deadening makes a difference as well.
TR 6 doors with side impact beams. Sourced clean TR 4 wings, NOS hood. Super clean car.
No rust, fresh frame-off repaint, well done respray. Emergency bonnet release installed.
Engine, transmission, and overdrive less than 300 miles on rebuild by local Triumph specialist, Silver Lakes Triumph Centre in the Spring 2017. Has great oil pressure.
Suspension: Urethane bushings front and rear. Rear adjustable control arm kit. New wire wheels, new tires, new brake master and calipers, silicone brake fluid.
New clutch master and slave, silicone fluid.
New reinforced differential mounts and new bushings.
Extensive heat and sound suppression material installed.
We can install the factory side marker lights, emblems and paint the silver stripes on the hood if you like.
Call with any questions.

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