1970 Triumph TR6

Highlights

Older body, chassis and engine restoration in BRG
Less than 2,000 miles since work completed
Current keeper since 1989
Only four registered keepers
Long MOT to April 2025 with no advisories
Very well kept presented 150bhp PI car

The Appeal

Quick, grunty and built to be driven, the TR6’s appeal is clear. It is no surprise that the current keeper of this one has held onto it for 35 years. In its 54 years there have been only three others.

This is a very good example of one of Britain’s best two seater sports cars. It was restored between 2007 and 2013 across virtually every area of the car including bodywork, paintwork, engine rebuild and a full chassis refurbishment. Refinished in classic BRG, it has covered just 2,000 miles since then.

The thick history file attests to the enthusiasm and care of its keeper, a point underlined by the long, advisory-free MOT to April 2025. A test is no longer a legal requirement, but adds reassurance for the buyer.

Sitting on pretty Minator alloys and with an upgraded walnut veneer dashboard, this factory-standard 2.5L 150bhp ‘PI’ is a very tempting example of a brilliant classic sports car.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 18th May 1970
Original UK market car
Registered as a Historic Vehicle but regularly MOT’d by seller
Current keeper since April 1989
Only four registered keepers from new
Original white (paint code 19) refinished in green and re-registered in April 2010
Comprehensively restored between 2007 and 2013 with invoices in file
Photographic records of chassis and engine rebuild work
Lots of old MOTs to verify mileage
Very sparingly used since completion with 6,240 miles showing on 2010 MOT
Current MOT to 15th April 2025 with no advisories and 7,877 miles showing
Displaying 7,939 miles in photographs
Lots of invoices for parts from Rimmerss including £2,724 in 2007 alone
Old tax discs
1 key set with 1 spare ignition key
New seat set purchased in May 2022

The Condition

Restored and repainted in BRG around 14 years ago
Remains in very good order with only light ageing to note in photographs
Paintwork presents very well with small stone chips to front end in photos
Bodywork in very good order with straight panels and good, clean door gaps
Car sits straight front to back across its axles indicating well sorted rear end
Underside in generally good order with no structural advisories to note on MOT
There are some minor points to note to underside including sills and chassis
Underside would likely benefit from a wire brush and undersealing regime to preserve
Chromework in good order with minor tarnishing to note to headlamp shrouds
Minator alloy wheels in good order with quality Michelin tyres fitted
Black vinyl roof in good condition with matching tonneau and clear rear screens
Boot area indicates the rear inner arches are solid but worth checking in photos
Factory correct deep dish steel spare wheel
Black interior with recently fitted vinyl front seats, good door cards and tidy carpets
Interior is largely factory standard right down to period Motorola radio and original switchgear
Refitted with upgraded walnut veneer dashboard which is very well kept
Three-spoke leather-rimmed steering wheel similar to factory correct item

The Mechanics

2,498cc straight-six Triumph engine
Factory fuel injection system with no reported issues
4spd manual gearbox with factory overdrive system
Very tidy engine bay
We understand the engine was rebuilt during restoration around 2,000 miles ago
Thick history file with extensive parts sourced from Rimmers
Lots of further invoices showing ongoing maintenance irrespective of mileage
No reported running or driving issues
Long MOT with no mechanical or running gear advisories

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