Registration – WNE 837L

Chassis No. – YB57689DL

M.O.T. – Exempt

Odometer – 19,305

Despite being over 50 years old, ‘WNE837L’ has known only four keepers to date. The first two accounted for the first 46 years of this Triumph’s life. The current owner acquired ‘WNE837L’ just two years ago. Today ‘WNE837L’ records just 19,305 miles on its odometer. This can’t be warranted but the vendor reports it is feasibly original based on ‘WNE837L’s’ condition and presentation. A high level of originality is noted, and much remedial work has been undertaken in current ownership. This includes five new tyres and a new battery. ‘WNE837L’ is classified as an Historic Vehicle based on age and so is zero rated for VED and MOT exempt. ‘WNE837L’ is being offered here with NO RESERVE.

‘WNE837L’ is thought to present in it's original factory paintwork of Mineral Blue. This combines well with the deeply chromed radiator grill, bumpers and overriders and panel edging strips. The originality, as with the rest of the car, is most striking and the vendor notes there is a “little patina” to the exterior of ‘WNE837L.’ The design of the Triumph 1500 was the work of the celebrated Giovanni Michelotti who did a number of designs for the firm during the ‘60’s and ‘70’s. The interior is another time warp experience looking much as it would have done from new. Triumph’s place in the BMC firmament was as an upmarket offering so there is plenty of wood veneer, chromed fittings and deep carpets in evidence. The predominant shades are variations of blue with some black vinyl noted in places. The paintwork, bodywork and interior are all rated as “good.”

‘WNE837L’ is fitted with the 1493cc version of the Standard SC engine and is fitted with a single SU carburettor in this application. This endowed the original with around 65bhp which proved plenty for a sub-1000kg car. Much work has been undertaken during current ownership to include new brake cylinders all round, a new old stock exhaust system, a refurbished fuel tank and a replacement clutch slave cylinder. Modern electronic ignition has also been fitted.

In summary:

· A highly original example of the breed with just four owners to date.

· Much remedial work done in the current ownership so ready to enjoy.

· MOT exempt and zero rated for road tax based on Historic Vehicle status.

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