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Triumph Renown TDC 2000 Mk 2 Long wheel base Mk 2 TDC (1952)
for sale

Price: US $1,700.00

Description:

Seller Notes: For more information do not hesitate to call Rob on 239 451 9074
This car has a rare three seat front seat one of the last cars fitted with these seats.
It can also seat up to 5 persons in the back. Two back facing seats.
They used these cars for weddings and were often chauffeur driven. known as a 2/3 Rolls Royce.
The Renown is 97 % complete Missing Gas Tank, Front Windshield, All other glass intact. Engine turns over and it goes in gear. Oil is clean.
Couple of sections of Chrome trim Steel frame is 98% solid some corrosion on non critical back bumper support on one side.Aluminum body is 95% solid with small sections requiring attention Floor are 95% solid with small section above wheel wells needing replacement.The truck floor is a wood section , it may be better to replace with aluminum.Seats all need rebuilding Engine has not been started but turns Uses leaded gas.
Has no ignition key at present this can be bought for less than $10 .
Back fenders need to be put in original position. 90 degree off at present
I have the sections to complete the the profile to the end of the running boards.which form part of the front fender sections
Vin is correct see pictures.Brass tag Florida Vin number.
1Rarity There are less than 200 remaining of the Total Production of all series,
this last model Mk 2 Renowns TDC with extended body, less than 150 remain of Triumph Renown.
2800 produced from 1951 to 1954 with a TDC prefix as shown on manufacturers plate.
2 Rarity in US not an export model r.h.d. British luxury car.
3 Rarity this is production # 2 the 2nd one off the line, being they where hand build the 2nd one completed .
Covered less than 900 miles a year 64 years old history.
Believed to be the lowest milage of any of remaining survivors .
1Reason to buy Rarity Rarity and Rarity sure to appreciate in value

2 Easy restoration with very little body work required.

3 Aluminum body will not rust.
4 Hand built with wood and aluminum by Triumph factory in Coventry England
5 Parts are readily available for the engine from Triumph Razor Edge Club.
6. Body can be removed from the frame and fitted on most Large British or American cars.
If you want to take a look ring me on the contact number. I can assist with part and recommend restorers who can assist with the project. Part are reasonable TROC bought them all from Triumph so engines, door seals and numerous other part are easy to get hold of
I have a workshop manual in pdf form.
Call Rob on 239 451 9074 for more pictures and I will send them to your email or text to your phone.

Never use a screw when a rivet will do. To restore you need hand rivet gun and a drill

This car would make a great rat rod or hot rod. Body shell could be taken off frame.
TDC #2 was modified version shipped to US with lowered roofline and two door, with some of the floor sections rebuilt the conversion was done several years ago and not completed .

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