Lot 9272: 1968 Triumph TR5 / TR250

The Triumph TR5 and TR250 are essentially the same car, built for different markets during the same period (August 1967–September 1968) with one major mechanical difference:

The Big Difference: Fuel Delivery

• TR5 (UK/Europe): Featured Lucas mechanical fuel injection, producing 150 bhp—a significant bump in power and the first British sports car with fuel injection.

• TR250 (North America): De-tuned with twin Zenith-Stromberg carburetors delivering just 104 bhp to meet stricter US emissions standards of the era.

Visual & Design

Both cars share the same Michelotti-styled body and look almost identical—though TR250s got some visual changes for federalization, and valve covers differed between the two.

What You’re Looking At

The car we’re discussing appears to be the TR250 variant based on its European location (Belgium) and possibly import history—ironically, many TR250s have made their way back to Europe over the years, where the fuel-injected TR5 is more prized.

Value Context

Classic.com groups these together in one market with a current benchmark of $34,614. Within that market, the fuel-injected TR5s typically command a premium over their carbureted TR250 cousins—especially in European markets where original fuel injection is highly desirable.

Want me to show you other TR5s or TR250s currently available? Check out the TR5/TR250 market page for recent sales and listings!