Triumph TR2

1953 to 1955 · Roadster · 8,628 built

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Shifty Estimate

$25,200

Low confidence · $19K to $32K

Median · 12 mo: $25,111
Sales · 12 mo: 2
Market cap: $217.4M · 8,628 built

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Sold$25,222 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1953 Triumph TR2 sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$25,222 · 21,000 mi · Signal Red

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12 sales · 3 unsoldmedian $25kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1953 Triumph TR2 sales with photographs

Sold $25,000

1955 · Black · 80,000 mi

Apr 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $39,750

1954 · Green · 1,600 mi

Aug 21, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $16,250

1954 · Black · 62,000 mi

Dec 4, 2023 · Bring a Trailer

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Specifications

Engine: I4, 2.0L
Power: 90 hp
Torque: 117 lb-ft
0 to 60: 11.9 s
Top speed: 104 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 1,848 lb
Production: 8,628 built

Common questions

How much does a Triumph TR2 cost?

Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $25,111. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $25,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $18,900 to $31,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1953 Triumph TR2 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $25,200. We rate confidence low: 2 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

How many Triumph TR2 have sold?

Shifty has 12 public sales of the Triumph TR2 on file. The earliest was on Feb 27, 2018.

What is the most expensive Triumph TR2 sold?

The highest public sale on file is $39,750, on Aug 21, 2025, with 1,600 mi.

What has a Triumph TR2 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$25,222Oct 4, 2026Signal Red · 21,000 mi
$25,000Apr 20, 2026Black · 80,000 mi
$39,750Aug 21, 2025Green · 1,600 mi

About the 1953 Triumph TR2

The TR2 launched Triumph's legendary TR series and established the template for affordable British sports cars. With only 8,628 units produced between 1953-1955, the TR2 is the rarest of the early TRs, making it highly sought after by collectors today. The 2.0-liter inline-four delivered 90 hp and genuine sports car performance, achieving over 100 mph, impressive for the era. Built in Coventry with traditional British craftsmanship, the TR2's simple, honest design emphasized function over flash. Its success in competition, including class wins at Le Mans, established Triumph's sporting credentials and paved the way for the entire TR lineage. Today, TR2s command premium prices due to their historical significance and extreme rarity. Finding a good example requires patience and deep pockets, but owners possess a genuine piece of British motoring history that represents the birth of the modern sports car era.