A stylish 4-seater convertible with luggage space for those sunny day journeys
Original interior in excellent shape
Hard top included
Glorious Pimento red paintwork applied to a very high standard
One of the last Stags made in 1977
Genuine low mileage of 30605 confirmed by old MOT’s
Tax and MOT exempt
The car is in Northern Ireland so easily shipped to the mainland
UKV5C present
THE APPEAL
The Triumph Stag is probably one of the most easily recognised classic cars on the road. Some say there hasn’t really been another 4 door convertible made that can match the exquisite design penned by the Italian master car designer Giovanni Michelotti.
The shape of the Triumph Stag is so distinctive it’s ingrained into the public consciousness. The car itself had quite a short production run of 25,000 made between 1970 and 1978.
The Stag got a warm welcome at the various international auto shows in 1970. In the UK, the Stag was an immediate success for Triumph with a 12-month waiting list rapidly being established and cars changing hands at well above list price.
There were some build quality issues when the car first rolled off the production line. Overheating engines was the main complaint because of blocked cooling systems, but thankfully these were rectified well before the end of production. All that was needed was a few upgrades to the cooling system , clutch and engine rebalancing.
This Stag going to auction would have had none of those issues in production and to ensure everything works well, the engine, cooling system and clutch were all upgraded in the extensive rebuild back in 2016.
In fact, it’s hard to see anything on this car that hasn’t either been totally refurbished or replaced, rubbers, pipes, fittings are all gleaming. Dare we say that this car is far superior to when it first rolled off the production line?
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Fully restored in 2016 at a cost of over £20,000
CD of over 150 images from the complete body and mechanical restoration work done in 2016
Previous owner owned the car for 30 years
UK registered car residing in Northern Ireland
UKV5C present
The milage of 30,605 appears correct matching the old MOT’s
Folder of receipts
Workshop manual and parts booklet along with a few other information booklets
Old MOT’s
Professionally dry stored
THE INTERIOR
Black vinyl upholstery looks original and is soft and subtle with no marks or signs of wear
Wooden six dial dash in excellent condition with just one mark near the speedometer
Electric windows work well and glide up and down smoothly
Original working period radio cassette, complete with a Startrax cassette so you can listen to your favourite 80's disco songs at full volume
Original jack and accessories in the original fabric case appears little used
Custom made plywood top for the boot makes the platform very sturdy
Full size spare 5 spoke alloy Stag wheel in the boot
Door cards, chrome handles and elastic pockets are original and in great shape
The drivers door handle needs a tighten as there is a slight movement when opening the door
Carpets as new
Working heater for those colder days
Working cigarette lighter to fit charges and phones to
The chrome ‘Triumph’ embossed footplates gleam in the sunshine
THE EXTERIOR
The Pimento red paintwork has been applied to a very high standard in the 2016 restoration and is virtually unmarked
All brightwork and rubbers removed prior to painting
The car comes with the hard top which has the heated glass rear screen and full headliner intact
The hard top wasn’t resprayed and is a slightly darker colour red than the car. There are small patches that might require a bit of attention where the paint has flaked on the edges
The lever action rear side windows in the hardtop work well, which were a factory optional extra
The glass is in good condition all around and the wipers work
New bonnet hinges
Sills, floor pans and wings all in excellent shape
A and B posts and door bottoms clean and tidy
Front and rear valances are strong
Clean boot floor
Battery tray clean
B pillar roll bar is in excellent order (introduced for the US market for roll over safety)
5 Bridgestone tyres in great condition with plenty of tread
Black canvas hood works effortlessly and looks to have been replaced in 2016 during the complete restoration
Original mudflaps secure
The inner areas of the wheel arches look to be in excellent order
The hardtop roof is in spotless original condition
The vendor states the chrome work is all original and in excellent shape. Parts could have been re-chromed but if they have, they blend perfectly
Factory Stag 5 spoke alloys are wearing well and clean and tidy
THE MECHANICALS
This car has had any issues from manufacture rectified and reliability is said to be exceptional
Electric cooling fan added
Electronic ignition
Re-valved steering column and new shaft replaced in 2016
The car was brought up to working temperature and run for over 2 hours and in that time the temperature gauge remained on normal
No tapping noises at idle and the engine runs cleanly with no visible emissions from the exhaust and has a lovely V8 tone
Power steering is working well
The vendor tells us the refurbished suspension is excellent with no noises
Renewed wiring to most components
The original 3.0 litre engine runs beautifully. It was stripped down in 2016 and numerous new components were added. The cooling system was flushed, and new parts added and all of the fuel system was replaced
The clutch has been replaced and another spare clutch comes with the car
The vendor tells us that the gearbox is smooth and the overdrive works well, kicking in just as it should
The clutch pedal is light and responsive
The engine bay is clean and tidy with many new parts and the suspension mounts are solid with no signs of repair
The most desirable 4 speed model with overdrive originally offering 0-60 in 10 seconds and a top speed of 117mph
A lot of attention has been given to the underside of the car, with many new components and weather protection
SUMMARY
There’s no doubt about it, the Triumph Stag holds a cult car status. It’s not often we come across an example that had had such a thorough and comprehensive recommissioning as this and it is a real joy to behold. Every aspect of the car has been adorned with love and attention.
The vendor, who is sad to see it go, knows of no reported issues with the car. It starts on the button, ticks over beautifully and drives even better.
There is a huge following of enthusiasts and fewer good examples such as this on the market, so interest is always high.
According to the main UK enthusiast club approximately 8,500 Stags are believed to survive in the United Kingdom. Choose from a good number of clubs and specialist suppliers for help and advice and you will never be on your own with a Triumph Stag. Even popping to the shops could entail lengthy enjoyable conversations about the car.
With just three previous owners, this car has been meticulously cared for over the years, with money being no object keeping it in a factory fresh condition since it's total restoration/refurbishment in 2016 and it’s now ready for its next great adventure, will you be driving it there?
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