The car currently does not have an engine installed after the original 1147cc engine threw the #1 piston twice. The plan was to replace it with a 1500cc engine from a MG, but health problems prevented that from happening. With the car came 4 additional blocks and two heads. One of the blocks has never been used.
There are also a number of other parts that came with the car including a new-in-box radiator, spare differential and half-shafts, spare rear spring, and all of the other parts that will be needed to put her back together again.
Here is the MG 1500cc engine that was going to be installed.
Another photo of the various parts to be re-installed.
I have always loved the MK2 styling including the "round tail" boot (trunk). The emblem on this one says MK3, so the boot lid may have been a replacement for the original at some point.
I love the bumpers on the MK2. The chrome is in good condition on the back.
The car came with a hardtop already installed. The soft top convertible frame is there but will need new vinyl.
The car's color is consistent all the way around, including the hard top. Even the wheels are painted the same color! I will need to find a set of period-correct hubcaps.
The MK2 grill setup is what really attracted me to the model in the first place. I love the horizontal elements in the front and the classic chrome bumper. The bumper has taken a few hits in the past, but should be easily straightened.
Here is a closer view of the front. Love the Triumph emblem!
The emblem up close.
The body overall is in great condition after being stored inside for many years.
The front end is raised quite a bit since there is no engine installed.
The interior is a matching set of door panels, trim and seats.
More parts in the boot (trunk) including dual SU carburetors and the intake manifold.
Another view of the interior from the driver's side. The seats appear to be in good condition.
The dash fascia is in great condition, as are the gauges and switches. Even has an AM/FM radio!
The hard top headliner is in great condition.
The rear panel has speakers installed. Can't wait to hear them!
The windshield and hard top glass is in great condition. It shouldn't take much to clean up.
Here is the engine compartment. The frame has the original brown paint. Looking forward to dropping an engine in here!
Front end close up. No apparent frame damage.
The top shelf of the bulkhead looks to be in good condition. Didn't have much time to look at the condition of the paint underneath, but that will be addressed when I look at the brake and clutch master cylinders, etc.
All of the marker connections were marked when they were disconnected 27 years ago!
Here is a vintage Utah plate. It is definitely going to stay! The last registration expired in September, 1987.
Poor photo of two aftermarket gauges that were added. One is for oil pressure and the other for generator/battery voltage.
Wood-embossed steering wheel.
Unique door handle placement. After only a few hundred cars after this one, the door handles were re-located to higher up on the doors.
Here is how she'll sit in the garage for the next little while. Hopefully I can get started on the engine rebuild soon!
