1958 Triumph TR10 Sedan

Description

The 1958 Triumph TR10 was a compact British car marketed in North America as a rebadged version of the Standard Ten, produced by the Standard Motor Company and owned Triumph at the time. The TR10 was introduced as a practical, economical alternative to the more performance-oriented Triumph TR2 and TR3 sports cars, aiming to capitalize on Triumph’s growing reputation in the U.S. market. 

The TR10 featured a modest 948cc inline-four engine, producing around 35-40 horsepower, paired with a four-speed manual transmission. It was available in both sedan and estate wagon body styles, with the estate variant being particularly rare. Stylistically, the TR10 bore a resemblance to other small European cars of the era, often being mistaken for a Morris Minor or even a Mini. Despite its humble performance, the TR10 was appreciated for its simplicity, reliability, and affordability — selling for around $1,800 new in the U.S. 

The Wisconsin owners of this 1958 Triumph TR10 purchased it in the late 1990s as a project car and totally restored it with a new paint job, re-chromed bumpers, new interior, and mechanicals with new or original replacement parts. 

Highlights 

• Powered by a 948cc OHV inline-four rated at 40 hp 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Older restoration included: 

• Refinished in black paint with red top 

• Repainted interior with reupholstered black vinyl seats and black/white door panels 

• New “parcel shelf” liner and headliner 

• New carpet 

• Boot refurbished 

• Mechanical work included transmission, brakes, and wiring 

• New parts through British car parts supplier Kipp Motor Company and purchased original parts from TR10 expert/supplier 

Features 

• Four-door economy sedan weighing about 1,680 pounds 

• All original glass 

• Red Bakelite steering wheel 

• Folding rear seatback for extended cargo space 

• 80 mph speedometer 

• 13-inch steel wheels 

• New Remington Touring 155/80R13 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Multiple paint imperfections, but no major chips or scratches 

• Minor scuffs on back of seats 

• Odometer does not work 

• Steering is a bit "sloppy" 

• Couple of small marks on headliner 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack and lug wrenches 

• Original service manual 

• Copies of original sales brochure and other info 

• Spare parts 

Ownership History

The Wisconsin owners of this 1958 Triumph TR10 Sedan bought it over 30 years ago. The seller says, “We purchased the car in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, as a project car in the late 1990s and had it professionally repainted, the bumpers re-chromed, the interior redone ... transmission, brakes, wiring ... The car is rust free, has no body damage, and is free of any fillers. Her name is Bridget, and she’s a looker and a fun ride. She is uncommon; we’ve never seen another one in our area and or at the British car and bike shows we have attended.”