Highlights: – 1991 cc four-cylinder engine, petrol, 3-speed manual transmission with steering-column gear lever – Right-hand-drive roadster with a dicky seat in the rear, giving five seats in total – Red exterior with cream leather interior and polished wooden dashboard – Aluminium body on an ash frame, according to the seller – Three-seat front bench and three windscreen wipers The private seller offers for sale this 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster, powered by a 1991 cc four-cylinder engine, paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. Finished in red with a cream interior and a polished wooden dashboard, this right-hand-drive roadster is a distinctive example of the post-war Triumph with its flowing wings, sidelamps on the wings and fold-out rear seat. The Triumph Roadster was introduced in 1946 as one of the first models of the Triumph marque under the ownership of the Standard Motor Company. The first series used a 1.8-litre engine, and from 1949 the 2000 Roadster was fitted with the 1991 cc four-cylinder engine from the Standard Vanguard, which gave a smoother and stronger delivery. The seller notes that, because of the steel shortage in Britain after the war, the body was made from hand-formed aluminium panels on an ash frame. The gear lever is on the steering column, and the front bench seat takes up to three people. The best-known feature is the dicky seat: opening the two rear lids reveals two additional seats in the open air, with their own small windscreen that folds up to protect the rear passengers, and the seller describes this as the last British production car to be built with such a seat. The windscreen is wide and low, and three wipers are fitted to clear it. This example has a red body with chrome bumpers, large chromed headlamps and chrome wheel trims. Inside, the seats are cream leather and the dashboard is polished wood with two large round dials and a speedometer. The engine bay shows a polished manifold and a tidy installation. A dark soft top is fitted. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of Parma, Italy. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has an Italian registration. The chassis number is 474483. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to 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, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see 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. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure 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. Read more