For sale - 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster

Maximum style and impact was what Standard-Triumph was after with the Roadster. It was to be a statement and it preformed the task perfectly. The three speed column shifter is easy to engage and the long front bench seat is surprisingly comfortable. DESIGN WORK Standard's wartime purchase of Triumph, whose pre-war cars had been much admired for their performance and quality, was seen as the first step towards establishing an up-market range to complement the more working day Standards. Design work begun in 1944 envisaged a car built in two body styles - saloon and sports roadster - using a common engine and gearbox, and similar running gear. DICKEY SEAT The chassis, an all-new design featuring independent front suspension - comprised two large-diameter steel tubes joined by cross-braces. Styled by Standard's Frank Callaby, the Roadster's elegant body was unusual in retaining the dickey seat, which had been a feature of the pre-war Triumph. COMFORTABLE This right hand drive example of Triumph’s first post-war sports car is one of about 2,000 examples produced between 1948 and 1949, featuring the larger 2-litre engine. A older nicely restored car, it is finished in green with a Dark green soft top and a red leather interior. The long front bench seat is surprisingly comfortable. SOME CHARACTERISTICS Large headlights, Lucas fog lights, dual chrome horns, and a chrome grille as well as a marker lamp and rear view mirror mounted a top each front fender. The interior, which features a luxurious quantity of wood, is in good (mostly original) condition. We at HCS love it when an older restoration in good shape comes in. Beautiful paint and bodywork. The mechanics are good and the car starts on the button. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us. More information +32 (0)3 353 33 31 info@hcservices.be www.hcs.be

Added 9 Apr 2026