Restorer, Moffat, bought the car in late July 2010, having been tipped off about it at a TR event. It had been standing under a tarpaulin in a field in Cornwall for over 12 years and was very rusty. However, it had also been partially dismantled so he started what must be considered an extremely brave restoration by completing that process, assessing what components he had, then deciding if they were usable. Moffat is a long standing TR enthusiast who knows them well and tackled most of the work himself, although the respray and tasks such as crank regrinding were done professionally. The results are extremely impressive and this TR5, which many would have used only for spares, is a credit to his workmanship.
- Engine capacity: 2498cc
- Power: 150bhp@5500rpm
- Torque: 164lb.ft@3500rpm
- Maximum speed: 120mph
- 0-60 mph: 8.8secs
- Weight: 2268Lbs