1948 Triumph

This Triumph 1800 Roadster is a characterful British classic, fitted with the fold-out rear ‘dickie’ seats. It is powered by a 1.8-litre inline-four, delivering around 46.6kW to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The car is reported to have previously been restored, and the odometer indicates 94,554 miles. This example is finished in blue over a cream leather-trimmed cabin, punctuated by a wooden dashboard. The rear hatch drops down and a windbreak screen pops up, which gives access to the two rear ‘dickie’ seats. It rides on a set of 16-inch wheels with chrome covers, shod with Excelsior tyres. Equipment includes a front bench seat with a folding central armrest, rear-opening doors, and Jaeger instruments. Accompanying the sale are various manuals and invoices, magazine articles on the model, photographs of the restoration, correspondence from previous owners and the owner’s club, and the spare wheel. The seller reports that the car has been resprayed and retrimmed as part of the restoration. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: slight discolouration on the upholstery. The seller notes that the battery requires charging or replacement. There is a valid Queensland registration in place, which expires on 27 June 2024. The last service comprised of an oil change. The Triumph 1800 Roadster was released as the marque’s first post-war car and was designed as a competitor to the contemporary Jaguar, complete with traditional curvaceous styling and an elegant timber dashboard. Previously retrimmed and resprayed as part of a restoration, this example would now make a natural addition to any classic car collection. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.