TRIUMPH · TRIUMPH TR2 · Cars
TRIUMPH TR2 Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 493 TRIUMPH TR2s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 504 in 2021 Q4 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 11 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (493 in the latest data).
Rarer than 43% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the TR2
The Triumph TR2 is a sports car produced by the Standard Motor Company in the United Kingdom from 1953 to 1955. It was most commonly available in open two-seater form.
TRIUMPH TR2 — questions & answers
How many TRIUMPH TR2 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 493 TRIUMPH TR2 were still registered in the UK — 404 licensed and on the road, plus 89 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TRIUMPH TR2 rare?
The TRIUMPH TR2 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (493), making it rarer than 43% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the TRIUMPH TR2 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TRIUMPH TR2 on UK roads fell by 1 (0.2%).
What fuel do most TRIUMPH TR2 use?
Most TRIUMPH TR2 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TRIUMPH TR2 peak?
The TRIUMPH TR2 peaked at 504 registered in 2021 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.