Coys Auction - Spring Classics
Royal Horticultural Halls
Elverton St
Westminster
London SW1

Thursday 12th March 2009
Registration Number: PHR 94F Chassis Number: TBA
The Triumph TR5 was built for a 13 month period between August 1967 and September 1968. Virtually identical to the Michelotti styled TR4, the TR5 hid the main differences under the body, and the most significant of these was the engine. The TR5 boasted a 2.5 litre straight 6 fuel injected engine developing around 150 bhp.
At the time, fuel injection was uncommon in road cars, so much so that Triumph claimed in their sales brochure that it was the "First British production sports car with petrol injection”. This engine could propel the TR5 from 0 to 50 mph in just 6.5 seconds, and on to a top speed of 125 mph. Standard equipment included front disc brakes, independent rear suspension, rack and pinion steering and a four speed gearbox. The available optional extras included ove