1969 Triumph TR6
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Highlights
- Converted from Left-Hand Drive
- Professionally Restored
- Reconditioned gearbox with overdrive
- Recent Bottom-end Rebuild
- Lightened and Balanced Crank
- Reconditioned Carburettors
- Overdrive Upgrade
The Appeal
The Triumph TR6 is a well-loved and a popular classic to own. They are becoming harder to find in a favourable and affordable condition so many people turn to cars that have lived in sunnier and drier climates.
This car spent most of its life in the USA until 1993 when it was brought into the UK and promptly converted to having the steering put on the proper side. At the same time, it was restored and it still looks good today. Plenty of time has been spent on the mechanicals too. The engine and gearbox have both received some attention. This is a well-appointed and well-maintained car which deserves a serious look.
This car spent most of its life in the USA until 1993 when it was brought into the UK and promptly converted to having the steering put on the proper side. At the same time, it was restored and it still looks good today. Plenty of time has been spent on the mechanicals too. The engine and gearbox have both received some attention. This is a well-appointed and well-maintained car which deserves a serious look.
The History and Paperwork
- Professional Conversion and Restoration 1993/4
- Extensive File of Invoices
- Historic MOT Certificates on File
- Waxoyl Certificate
- Current MOT to March 23
- Current V5
Professionally converted and restored once imported. Supplied in the restored condition by TR Bitz of Cheshire to the current owner in 2013. The new owner has been diligent in ensuring the car is well maintained and there are plenty of invoices to show it returned to TR Bitz many times for maintenance and restorative mechanical work.
There has been at least £6000 spent in recent years on a bottom-end engine build, which included a balanced crank, clutch and flywheel and a reconditioned gearbox with overdrive.
There has been at least £6000 spent in recent years on a bottom-end engine build, which included a balanced crank, clutch and flywheel and a reconditioned gearbox with overdrive.
The Interior
- Clean Interior
- Unmarked black vinyl seats
- Excellent replacement burred dashboard
- Original Door Cards
There is no doubt that the carpeting was replaced during the restoration as it is in very good condition without any discernible wear and tear. The seats are also in very good condition and are finished in glossy black vinyl. The dashboard is of course a replacement and fitted as part of the conversion to right-hand drive. It is finished in unmarked burred laminate and shows no cracks or flaking in the lacquer.
All the instruments are in the correct places and all work as they should according to the owner. A period Motorola adds a nice finishing touch. The odometer may have been replaced at some time, possibly at restoration as the mileage reads a mere 15,000 and is confirmed by the UK MOT certificates. Overall, the interior is in great condition and is commensurate with the low mileage since the import.
All the instruments are in the correct places and all work as they should according to the owner. A period Motorola adds a nice finishing touch. The odometer may have been replaced at some time, possibly at restoration as the mileage reads a mere 15,000 and is confirmed by the UK MOT certificates. Overall, the interior is in great condition and is commensurate with the low mileage since the import.
The Exterior
- Finished in Triumph Royal Blue
- Good Quality Paintwork
- Minilite Style Alloys
- Fully Functioning Hood with Tonneau
- Cockpit Tonneau also with the car
- Full Car Cover is also available
The Mechanics
- Bottom-end engine rebuild
- Lightened and balanced Crankshaft
- Refurbished Twin Carburettors
- Tubular Sports Exhaust Manifold
- Reconditioned gearbox with overdrive
A TR6 is known for its lusty straight six engine, and this one seems in fine fettle. There are plenty of invoices showing the amount of work undertaken to the engine including the bottom-end rebuild and work on the crank. A pair of rebuilt carbs and sports exhaust manifold all help to extract a little more horsepower.
The car benefits from a reconditioned gearbox with overdrive. Brakes and suspension remain standard. The engine bay is particularly original and would appear to be sporting original paint on the inner wings.
The car benefits from a reconditioned gearbox with overdrive. Brakes and suspension remain standard. The engine bay is particularly original and would appear to be sporting original paint on the inner wings.
Summary
The delightful Triumph TR6 represents everything great about open-top motoring and this one is sure to impress. Having been restored nearly 30 years ago, this car still looks fantastic in the shiny royal blue paint scheme. Any owner will take great comfort in knowing that it has been well maintained while in the current owner’s hands and the voluminous file that contains the invoices show the financial obligation in keeping it in good condition.
The interior is in lovely condition throughout and although some way off show condition, it has not been abused in the 28 years since restoration and is a very pleasant place to be. Our owner can pass on a few bits and pieces too.
The car is still wearing the American-style front indicators as the side lights are in the headlamps, but there’s a pair of sparkly UK indicator and side light lenses that come with the car as well as a chromed grill surround. Don’t forget that you get a full car cover too as well as a cockpit tonneau cover. There’s simply no reason why you shouldn’t consider this car, but be quick, I don’t think you’ll be the only one interested.
The interior is in lovely condition throughout and although some way off show condition, it has not been abused in the 28 years since restoration and is a very pleasant place to be. Our owner can pass on a few bits and pieces too.
The car is still wearing the American-style front indicators as the side lights are in the headlamps, but there’s a pair of sparkly UK indicator and side light lenses that come with the car as well as a chromed grill surround. Don’t forget that you get a full car cover too as well as a cockpit tonneau cover. There’s simply no reason why you shouldn’t consider this car, but be quick, I don’t think you’ll be the only one interested.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1969
- Make Triumph
- Model TR6
- Colour Royal Blue
- Odometer 15,073 Miles
- Engine size 2500
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Lymm
- Location Cheshire
- Country United Kingdom
18
bids
- Do•••• £16,000 13/09/22
- an•••• £15,500 13/09/22
- Do•••• £15,000 13/09/22
- an•••• £14,000 13/09/22
- Do•••• £13,500 13/09/22
- re•••• £13,000 13/09/22
- Do•••• £12,500 13/09/22
- re•••• £12,000 13/09/22
- nn•••• £10,500 12/09/22
- Al•••• £10,000 12/09/22
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