Highlights
- Ground-up restoration carried out between 2012 and 2017
- Beautifully presented car in Shadow Blue with two-tone interior
- Current keeper since 2017
- Regularly maintained with annual oil and filter changes
- Sensible upgrades including Stage 2 head and uprated camshaft
- Features uprated brakes, suspension, hydraulic steering and electric cooling fan
- Sports exhaust, Ford 5 speed gearbox and electric windows
The Appeal
This lovely Shadow Blue TR6 PI is one of the best we’ve seen in a long while. Beyond the impressive colour combination and condition, it features a raft of upgrades that push it into rarefied TR6 territory. The alterations include a Ford 5-speed gearbox, a Stage 2 head, an upgraded camshaft and electric windows. The exhaust, brakes, suspension, cooling system and steering have all been enhanced. The result is a very usable classic.
This particular TR6 underwent a ground-up restoration between 2012 and 2017, and has been in the hands of its current owner for a decade. During that time, it has benefited from a consistent maintenance regime, with servicing every other year and annual oil and filter changes. The vendor states that the car drives beautifully and keeps pace with modern traffic with ease. The retrimmed two-tone MX5 high-back seats and walnut trim make the cabin a very pleasing place in which to conduct the A to B.
With its combination of thorough restoration, sensible upgrades, and careful ongoing maintenance, this TR6 presents a strong opportunity for enthusiasts.
The vendor says:
“Drives beautifully. Lovely sound and keeps up well with modern traffic. Looks fantastic. Comfortable seats. Owned for 10 years, but time to pass on to the next lucky owner.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 3,000 miles (believed correct by seller, total mileage is likely higher)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: exempt
- Technical specs: 2,498cc inline-six petrol injection, five-speed manual (Ford gearbox)
- Paperwork: Service history noted; V5C, BMIHT certificate, 2 sets of keys, handwritten notes
The Detail
- Full service carried out every other year with oil and filter changes annually
- Last serviced April 2025 with attention to brakes and distributor by Orchard Restorations
- Various upgrades and improvements as detailed below
- Restored between 2012 and 2017 and remains in very good condition
- Fetching Shadow Blue paintwork with matching blue fabric roof in good order
- Bright chromework with matching chrome wire wheels appearing very tidy
- Fitted with matching Michelin tyres
- Interior upgraded with retrimmed Mazda MX5 seats fitted in place of the originals
- Cream and blue leather seats with matching carpets
- Upgraded to walnut veneer dashboard with matching door tops
- Convertible hood reported as tight, having rarely been used
- All instruments reported as working
- Vendor states the engine runs well with a pleasing sound
- Vendor describes the car as looking very smart
Modifications to standard TR6:
- Stage 2 head
- Uprated camshaft
- Uprated brakes
- Uprated suspension
- Hydraulic steering
- Electric cooling fan
- Sports exhaust
- Ford 5 speed gearbox
- Electric windows
- Retrimmed MX5 seats
- Walnut veneer trim
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