The first “off-tools” TR2s were produced in summer 1953. The rear of the body was redone to provide a trunk and an enclosed space for the spare.Ī prototype TR2 was run on a closed stretch Jabbeke highway by Ken Richardson in spring 1953, achieving close to 125mph in “speed” trim and around 105mph in “street” trim. The Vanguard engine (2088cc) was further developed into a reliable 90hp, under 2-liter (1991cc) engine. The car eventually gained its own purpose-built chassis frame, which incorporated front suspension originally developed for the Mayflower. Ken Richardson was soon hired by Standard-Triumph to oversee development of the car into what became the TR2. Built on a prewar Standard chassis and sporting a dual-carb version of the Standard Vanguard engine, this show car looked much like the TR2s and TR3s that later followed, although rear body styling was quite different, with a more rounded, traditional look featuring exposed spare tire. In 1952 the Type 20TS (often referred to as the TR1) is introduced at Earl’s Court Motor Show.
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