1976 Triumph 2500 S

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 6000 - 8000 Registration No: PLF 99R Chassis No: MP4397DLAP Mot: June 2025 � Believed to be 1 of 62 S configurations still on the road today � A well maintained and frequently used classic � Fitted with a desirable 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive � An extremely usable classic British saloon car Introduced in October 1969, the Mk2 version of Triumph�s critically acclaimed 2000 / 2500 range utilised the same monocoque construction, all-round independent suspension and disc / drum brakes as its predecessor. Restyled by Giovanni Michelotti, the newcomer presaged the aesthetics of the upcoming Stag sportscar. Arriving in June 1975, the ultimate 2500 S variant was powered by a twin carburettor-fed 2498cc straight-six allied to either four-speed manual or automatic transmission. Riding on 14-inch wheels and uprated with an anti-roll bar, it accounted for 8,164 sales and proved the swansong for Triumph�s six-cylinder line. Factory finished in the period combination of Honeysuckle with Chestnut cloth upholstery, chassis MP4397DLA was first registered in London on August 3rd 1976 (or so its �PLF 99R� number plate would imply). Entering the current (seventh) ownership during late 2021, the Triumph has benefited from much past restoration work including conversion from automatic to four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission. Used by the vendor on high days and holidays, he has submitted the 2500 S for regular MOT testing despite its eligibility for exemption. Believed but not warranted to have covered some 113,000 miles from new, the four-seater started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. Handsome, practical and fun to drive, Triumph�s 2000/2500 models have arguably been undervalued for years.