TR5 & TR250 (1967 to 1968)

The Triumph TR5 and its American-market counterpart, the TR250, represent the rarest and most coveted "stop-gap" chapter in Triumph's history, produced for just 15 months between 1967 and 1968. In the 2026 Australian market, the TR5 is a legendary "holy grail" for collectors, celebrated as the first British production sports car to feature a 2.5-litre straight-six with Lucas mechanical fuel injection, delivering a potent 150hp that significantly outclassed the carburetted 104hp TR250. The local buyer pool is exceptionally competitive for these models, particularly for original, right-hand-drive Australian-delivered TR5s, which are prized for blending the classic Michelotti curves of the TR4 with the smooth, muscular power of the later TR6. This enduring popularity is supported by a huge Australian aftermarket world and a network of specialists like Graeme Cooper Automotive in St Peters, whose decades of expertise with British drivetrains make them a premier destination for owners seeking to maintain these sophisticated fuel-injection systems. Consequently, the market value of the TR5 has reached blue-chip status in March 2026; while a TR250 might offer a more accessible entry point, pristine, fuel-injected TR5s are now commanding upwards of $75,000 to $90,000 at enthusiast auctions, reflecting their status as one of the most desirable British roadsters ever made.

The Triumph TR5 and its American-market counterpart, the TR250, represent the rarest and most coveted "stop-gap" chapter in Triumph's history, produced for just 15 months between 1967 and 1968. In the 2026 Australian market, the TR5 is a legendary "holy grail" for collectors, celebrated as the first British production sports car to feature a 2.5-litre straight-six with Lucas mechanical fuel injection, delivering a potent 150hp that significantly outclassed the carburetted 104hp TR250. The local … Read more