Triumph 1800 Roadster 18TR
| Produced: |
1946-1948, 2501 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Roadster,2 doors,2 seats |
First unveiled in
The 1800 Roadster body consisted of rounded front wings which swept into the 30's style lines, large separate headlamps, a traditional radiator shell and a three seater driver / front passenger compartment, complete with triple windscreen wipers. The most distinctive feature was the rear boot (trunk) which contained two small occasional seats. The boot lid consisted of two panels, one of which folded up to form a small windscreen for the rear passengers.
The 1800 Roadster was not a great sales success and probably owes much of its collectors status to the British TV detective series, Bergerac. The main character of the TV show could be seen driving a burgundy Roadster around the channel island of Jersey, perhaps a strange choice of car for a modern day policeman!
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1776cc | S4 OHV | 73mm x 106mm | 6.72 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 mph | 27.9 s | 2088cc engine |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | Triumph 1800 Roadster | Coys | 30 Nov 2011 | Not sold | |
| 095 | Triumph Roadster 1800 | Anglia Car Auctions | 12 Nov 2011 | £19800.00 | £20790.00 |
| 156 | Triumph 1800 Roadster | Coys | 14 May 2011 | Not sold | |
| 62 | Triumph 1800 Roadster | H&H Sales Limited | 22 Jul 2009 | - | £12925.00 |
| 078 | 1948 TRIUMPH 1800 ROADSTER | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Nov 2007 | £11000.00 | - |
| 044 | 1946 TRIUMPH 1800 ROADSTER | H&H Sales Limited | 22 Nov 2006 | Not sold | |
| 058 | 1946 TRIUMPH 1800 ROADSTER | H&H Sales Limited | 3 Oct 2005 | £12500.00 | - |
| 944 | Triumph 1800 Roadster | Cheffins | 12 Jun 2004 | Not sold | |
| 722 | Triumph Roadster (1947) | Brooks | 18 Jun 1999 | Not sold | |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Group Test: Summertime Soft-Tops |
40 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2004 | |||
| Group Test: Summertime Soft-Tops - Ten very different answers to fun in the sun for four. Dale Drinnon's complete guide to finding the perfect car for your perfect summer. 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche, 1962 Singer Gazelle, 1981 Mini Moke, 1973 VW Beetle, 1961 Ford Zephyr, 1967 Triumph Herald, 1972 Morris Oxford Tourer, 1990 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet, 1947, Triumph 1800 Roadster, 1976 Triumph Stag | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Datafile - Triumph Roadster 1800/2000 |
144 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 1997 | |||
| Buyer's Datafile - Triumph Roadster 1800/2000. | ||||
| Article |
Bergerac's basket case |
118 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car October 2010 | |||
| Bergerac's basket case - This Triumph Roadster was a regular on television screen throughout the '80s. Jack Carfrae travelled to Jersey to investigate its return to the beat. | ||||
