Beschreibung
H&H Classic Auction @ The Imperial War Museum, Duxford/ Cambridgeshire
14th June, 2023 13:00
1972 Triumph Stag
Recent restoration in Mimosa Yellow
Estimate
£15, 000 - £20, 000
Registration No: AUJ 743L
Chassis No: LD13095D
MOT: T. B. A
Original UK-supplied Stag with manual overdrive transmission
Finished in Mimosa Yellow with a Black interior
Subject to a recent restoration
Sensible upgrades to the cooling system
Big history file accompanies the car
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. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell (stylist Giovanni Michelotti had physically shortened a pre-production Triumph 2000 saloon in order to fashion the initial prototype), the newcomer featured all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. Neatly integrated, the substantial roll-over hoop that joined the B-pillars gained extra strength from a T-bar link to the windscreen frame. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph. Available with a choice of four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission, all but the earliest Stags benefited from both hard and soft-top roofs. Despite being in production for seven years, during which time 25, 877 cars were made, a mere 9, 500 or so are thought to have survived.
The Triumph Stag offered here was first registered on the 8th of September 1972, equipped with a manual transmission with overdrive. Not much is known of the early history of the car, but the History file contains a considerable stack of invoices going all the way back to 1978. Old MOTs dating back to 1983 seem to corroborate the current mileage of just over 93, 000 miles. However, this can’t be warranted. In recent years the car was subjected to a full engine, body and chassis restoration while the engine was uprated with an upgraded coolant tank and radiator and an electric fan. Invoices for parts used are included in the History File. It is believed that the interior is still mostly original with some sympathetic restoration carried out where needed. Recently, a new battery was fitted and the engine received a tune-up along with balanced carburettors and a new choke cable by specialist Stagbay. In May of 2023 the car was fitted with new sill covers to protect the nicely intact inner sills. Rear cruise lights replace the original Stag emblems but the originals are kept with the car. All alterations were made with originality in mind and can be undone without any permanent damage. According to the vendor, the car starts, drives and handles well and the exhaust note was very pleasing during the photoshoot. Offered with a large folder containing old and recent invoices, old MOTs and a current V5C, this bright Stag is ready for an even brighter summer.
