1975 Triumph TR6
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Highlights
- Original RHD UK car
- Superb condition
- Looks terrific and drives well
The Appeal
From when it replaced the TR5 in 1968 to its demise in 1976, the last of the ‘Big Triumphs’ evolved, becoming beefier and butcher in appearance with each model year – in part a kick back against the stifling challenges of USA emissions legislation that constantly detuned export models.
There are none of those concerns here, though, as this one is a full-fat, original UK-spec RHD car with 125bhp, making it the most desirable of the breed. It’s also one of the last TR6s built – finished in striking Signal Red and impeccably well cared for and maintained.
In wonderful condition and finished in a striking rare colour, this is a fabulous example of the TR6 that has additional collector appeal by virtue of being one of the last UK cars made and a genuine, original RHD example rather than a US import. It’s in lovely order in every respect and is sure to turn heads.
In wonderful condition and finished in a striking rare colour, this is a fabulous example of the TR6 that has additional collector appeal by virtue of being one of the last UK cars made and a genuine, original RHD example rather than a US import. It’s in lovely order in every respect and is sure to turn heads.
The History & Paperwork
- UK V5C
- MOT and tax exempt
- Old MOT certificates back to 1987
- 10 years of bills with TR specialists Enginuity between 2004 to 2014
- Invoices for over £5K since with JY Classics in Buckinghamshire and Yattenden Cars in Berkshire.
- Previously supplied by well-known London classic car dealer
- British Leyland TR6 owners’ handbook
The Condition
- Signal Red
- Original deep dish steel sports wheels
- Very good soft-top
- Black leather high-back seats
- Excellent wooden dash
- Mota-Lita leather-rimmed sports steering wheel
- Good carpets and door trims
The bright Signal Red paint finish really suits the TR6’s squared-off lines and the finish is excellent, with the vendor noticing only the routine stone chips and relatively very minor dents on the bonnet, you have to look hard to notice any imperfection.
The underside appears solid and has been protected with underseal, while it sits smartly on the original-spec deep-dish 5.5J steel sports wheels that were very much a feature of late TR6s.
The black vinyl soft-top is in great order and all of the chrome is pretty much spotless with the vendor only noticing one or two small dents and a slight scuff on one of the corners. It’s not certainly not concours, but it’s in generally very, very good condition throughout.
It’s a case of less is more inside the TR6, with two seats, a dashboard and some fairly rudimentary switchgear, along with a fabulous period Motorola push-button radio, with speakers mounted in the centre console, both of which appear to work to some degree.
The carpets and door trims are in good order, as is the wood-finished dash, while the seats are good quality high-back black leather items. The aftermarket leather-rimmed Mota-Lita steering wheel is also very cool indeed.
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre straight-six
- Well-serviced and maintained by respected specialists
- Starts on the button and drives really well
- New fuel pump
The 125bhp 2.5-litre engine engine fires up well and reportedly runs beautifully, holding a steady temperature and good oil pressure.
The vendor states that the transmission is in fine order and engages all gears smoothly, including overdrive, and according to the vendor, the car is great fun and drives without any apparent faults.
Recent mechanical work has included a new Bosch fuel pump, PRV, filter & all new pipework, all new brake lines, all new clutch pipework and a new set of Avon tyres in 2017, which have covered very few miles.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1975
- Make Triumph
- Model TR6
- Colour Red
- Odometer 35,836 Miles
- Engine size 2498
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Newbury
- Location Berkshire
- Country United Kingdom
3
bids
- 993944 £14,000 24/04/24
- MICK JO•••• £11,000 24/04/24
- TR639 £10,000 24/04/24
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