Highlights

Advisory-free MOT until September 2025
3.9-litre Rover V8 with Edelbrock carburettor and Offenhauser manifold
Comprehensive rebuild in 2016 with bare metal repaint
Extensive history file with photos of the rebuild
Recent upgrades including a new soft top and modern Bluetooth radio

The Appeal

With styling by Giovanni Michelotti and a V8 engine under the bonnet, the Triumph Stag had everything going for it. Sadly, an undeserved reputation for engine trouble put pay to sales reaching their full potential. And that was a real shame, as the Stag was perhaps the greatest of Britain's roadsters on the market at the time.

This 1972 example has been upgraded with a 3.9-litre Rover V8, four-barrel Edelbrock carburettor and an Offenhauser manifold. It also boasts a Rover automatic gearbox, BMW 3. 46:1 differential conversion, Minilite wheels, a 14" Kenlowe fan and full leather interior in black, with a matching black carpet set.

A well-sorted car indeed, and the vendor has voluntarily submitted it for MOT testing during each year of their ownership, as well as carrying out annual servicing. If you're looking for a usable classic, love the rumble of a V8 and the wind in your hair, this is the car for you.

The vendor says:

"During my ownership I have:

"Replaced the clock with an oil pressure gauge (I still have the clock); replaced the sender unit, water pump and front shocks. I have also renewed the soft top (the old one

was looking a bit tired) and refurbed the boot lid. I have also added a Bluetooth radio and CD player.

Mechanically, the car is exceptional. The engine starts from cold, does not overheat and has a distinctive sound. Underneath I have had the engine and gearbox checked and it is all dry. The car has been garage stored by myself and the previous owner. All tyres are in good condition.

I have driven the car on several long journeys, 50-100 miles and it has never let me down or overheated, even on a hot day. The car has been regularly serviced by two Stag specialists mechanics, both of whom have commented on the quality and smoothness of the engine"

The History and Paperwork

UK home market RHD car registered in 1972
Four previous registered keepers
24,193 miles indicated
Current owner since 2020, previous owner from 2016
Complete rebuild in 2016 with extensive documentation and photos
MOT valid until September 2025
Comprehensive folder of maintenance records and upgrades

The Condition

Garage stored by current and previous owner
Presents very well overall following its bare metal repaint in 2016
Some light dents small paint chips, touch ins and other minor imperfections visible upon closer inspection; all photographed in detail for your inspection
Slight corrosion to the chrome bumpers, but nothing especially notable
Full leather interior in black with a matching black carpet set
Some small splits in the driver's seat and slight deterioration to the woodwork
The vendor informs us that the matching hard top is unmarked and the soft top has been renewed
Minilite wheels fitted and all tyres reportedly in good condition

The Mechanics

3.9-litre Rover V8 engine
Four-barrel Edelbrock 500 cfm carburettor
Offenhauser JWR dual port inlet manifold
3-speed Rover automatic transmission
Stainless steel exhaust
BMW 3.46:1 diff conversion
14" Kenlowe fan for improved cooling
Recent replacements include the sender unit, water pump, and front shocks
Engine and gearbox checked and reported to be dry
Submitted for MOT testing, resulting in an advisory-free pass

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