Description
H&H Classic Auction @ The Imperial War Museum, Duxford/ Cambridgeshire
14th June, 2023 13:00
1972 Triumph Stag
Substantial but sympathetic renovation in 2016/ 2017
Estimate
£17, 000 - £20, 000
Registration No: PMX 468K
Chassis No: LD109750
MOT: Exempt
Finished in British Racing Green with a Stone leather interior
Comes with matching factory hardtop and fitted tonneau cover
Benefitted from a substantial but sympathetic renovation in 2016/ 2017
Subject to much recent expenditure
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 a soft-top roof. 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.
First registered on the 24th of February, 1972, this UK-market manual transmission Stag has continuously been well looked after by its custodians, as is evidenced by the accompanying big history file. Stacks of invoices dating back from recent days all the way to the early 1980s show that no expense has been spared on maintenance and restoration where needed. Still sporting its largely original and lightly renovated Champagne leather interior, ‘PMX 468K’ has now been resprayed in British Racing Green and comes with a matching factory hardtop and a recently renewed hood. The previous owner undertook a full body renovation and repaint in 2017/ 2018 and had chrome items refurbished or replaced where needed. The current vendor acquired the Stag in 2018 and set off on an improvement programme. He replaced the water pump and hoses, had new brake and clutch master cylinders fitted, replaced the engine mountings and had the front suspension rebuilt. The ignition was overhauled in 2019 as well. Offered with a substantial history file and a factory hardtop, this Stag is said by the vendor to be in very good condition and drives very well with a great exhaust sound and no cooling issues detected. An excellent choice for motoring excursions over the coming summer months.
