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Highlights

One owner from new, according to the vendor
Recent extensive restoration covering bodywork, interior, and mechanicals
Holds a gold plate issued by ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano) certifying authenticity
Always stored in a climate-controlled environment, we are told
Vendor notes it has been maintained throughout by professional workshops specialising in classic cars
Car fitted with Overdrive

The Appeal

The Triumph TR6 is widely regarded as one of the most desirable British sports cars of the 1970s. With its muscular lines, torquey 2.5-litre straight-six, and engaging rear-wheel-drive dynamics, it remains a firm favourite among enthusiasts who value a raw, involving driving experience. Finding one that has been in the hands of a single owner from new for over half a century is genuinely uncommon.

This Damask Red example has recently undergone an extensive restoration encompassing bodywork, interior, and mechanicals. It has been resprayed in its original colour and fitted with a new Nero interior. Throughout its life, the vendor notes the car has been stored in a climate-controlled environment and regularly used to keep everything in fine fettle. Holding a gold plate from ASI certifying its authenticity, this single-owner TR6 represents a compelling opportunity.

Key Information

Mileage: 92,070 kilometres indicated
Country of registration: Italy
Technical inspection status: valid until June 2028
Technical specs: 2.5-litre inline-six engine with mechanical fuel injection, four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
Paperwork: ASI gold plate certification, maintenance book and various invoices
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The Detail

Recent complete respray in the original Damask Red colour
Black soft-top roof
Black vinyl interior with wood dashboard trim
New interior fitted during the restoration
The vendor states the engine, clutch, gearbox, overdrive, suspension, brakes, and exhaust system are all in very good condition
The vendor describes precise gear engagement, direct steering with no play, and confident braking
Driven approximately 5-6 km per week over the last 20 years to maintain mechanical condition
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