Going back to 1953 with the launch of the TR2, Triumph was quick to win the hearts of motoring enthusiasts throughout the world as a manufacturer of hairy-chested sports cars. While relatively primitive, the TR2 with its 2-liter engine was a car built for the enthusiast to be enjoyed and driven hard. They were cars offering that unique combination of speed, practicality, economy and value for money that many were after. That the TR could also win rallies and races was certainly on the minds of owners both actual and prospective.
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