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Hello - Triumph TR2000 From USA - Portland OR

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Hello All -

I've owned a 67 TR2000 for about 25 years. It was a daily driver when I was in college but has been parked for over 20 years now. Wife and I had two Triumphs back then - 1980 TR7 Black Convertible w/ Silver and the TR2000. Decided which car was more unique and reliable at the time so we decided to keep the TR2000. The 2000 was originally owned by a school friend of mine that I purchased from him for $1,000.

The car has been stored in a heated garage for about 20 years. I would like to get it drivable again or just move on. So here I am again thinking about doing this and I'm back to two leaky 150 CD Strombergs!

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MOTOR SERIAL # MB41676HE
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TR2000 Engine bay.  Brake and clutch master removed years ago in parts.
TR2000 Engine bay. Brake and clutch master removed years ago in parts.
TR2000 next to my C230k
TR2000 next to my C230k
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Re: Hello - Triumph TR2000 From USA - Portland OR

#2 Post by christopherhenry »

Very nice. Those MK1's certainly got around in the world! There was a gentleman on the 2000 fb group who bought a 'barn find' in Mombasa, Kenya, and is going to get it back on the road. For obscure British cars like these I don't envy you for the postage costs for parts, especially when larger things are needed. It must be easier to fix up a locally made car, but where's the challenge in that.

And, it's just a 'Triumph 2000' (Mk1) isn't it? I don't think they were called 'TR2000' in America, but I could be wrong. The TR designation was only used on roadsters.
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#3 Post by Dread Pirate Roberts »

Hi. I'd didn't realise the Saloons made it stateside..

Great looking alloys on there from what I can see. Look like the Wolfrace ones I have on my old Range Rover 8)
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#4 Post by kevinw »

christopherhenry wrote: The TR designation was only used on roadsters.
[pedant mode]
Not quite... The Standard 10 was sold in the US as a TR10
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#5 Post by christopherhenry »

Well there you go. I'm not old enough to remember the Standard 10 ;)
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