Descripción
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
26th Apr, 2023 13:00
1972 Triumph Stag
Warranted 33, 300 miles from new
Estimate
£20, 000 - £25, 000
Registration No: MMD 701L
Chassis No: LD13773BW
MOT: Exempt
Supplied new to Mrs Violet Foicik by Naylor & Root Ltd of Lavender Hill, London
Pleasingly retains its original bill of sale, Passport to Service and book pack
Acquired by its current (second) registered keeper from Mrs P. Foicik during July 2002
Subject to much cosmetic and mechanical work over the past two decades
Introduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. Styled by Giovanni Michelotti and powered by a bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine (145bhp/ 167lbft), the newcomer boasted a well laid out 2+2-seater cabin and 120mph top speed.
Finished in Saffron Yellow – the same hue as the MK1 example driven by Sean Connery in the 1971 James Bond film ‘Diamonds are Forever’ – chassis LD13773BW was purchased new by Mrs Violet Foicik from Naylor & Root Ltd of Lavender Hill, London for the princely sum of £2, 662. 99. First registered as ‘MMD 701L’ on 25th October 1972, the 2+2-seater pleasingly retains its original bill of sale and Passport to Service. The latter contains entries at 20, 1, 100, 3, 689, 7, 234, 8, 746, 12, 222, 14, 750, 18, 400, 21, 150 and 28, 700 miles. It also notes the fitment of a reconditioned engine on April 2nd 1976 (circa 12, 000 miles ago) hence the MK2 air filter etc. Acquired by its current registered keeper from Mrs Patricia Florence Foicik on July 12th 2002, accompanying bills show that the past two decades have seen the Triumph benefit from attention to its brakes, suspension, carburettors, exhaust, oil pump and timing chains etc. Starting readily and running well during our recent photography session, the Stag has covered a warranted 33, 300 miles from new. Much of the Black upholstery appears original and in commensurately good order. The Saffron Yellow paintwork has been renewed and a fresh mohair hood fitted at some stage. The brightwork has been similarly enhanced. Treated to over £2, 400 worth of fettling by marque specialist Stagbay of Guildford earlier this year, ‘MMD 701L’ has much to recommend it. Being shod with new tyres ahead of the sale, it is accompanied by current and old V5/ V5C registration documents, book pack and history file. A great opportunity to purchase a notably low owner, low mileage MK1 Stag in a striking period colour.
