Beschreibung
TR6: UK Car/ US Spec – Fascinating Story/ Restored
The TR6 was introduced in January 1969 using similar chassis and running gear to the TR5/ TR250 but with a restyled body by Karmann. The “Kamm Tail” square body lines and wider wheels made the new car look aggressive and very purposeful while driving could be an “on the edge” experience. Today the TR6 arguably represents the final incarnation of the classic British sportscar and provides one of the most engaging driving experiences you could wish for.
At Milestones Classics we drive thousands of miles looking for excellent cars that can be used and enjoyed – this TR6 fits that description perfectly.
Our home market TR6 was originally supplied to J. Mansbridge Ltd (Lincoln) on 4th July 1974. The car was purchased by Mr. P. A. Gill, an American pilot based at Mildenhall who clearly loved the car so much that he took her back to Jacksonville, Florida in 1980. There is extensive paperwork from this period as he went through the lengthy process of importing/ registering the car for use in America. This included the retrofit of a ‘CF’ carburettor engine in order to meet US importation requirements.
A new US Certificate of Title was issued in 2017 when the car was shipped back to the UK by the highly respected Kop Hill Classics and restored/ recommissioned in-house by their team.
Work included:
· Full respray in original colour including engine bay/ interior
· All drivetrain out and checked.
· Engine out and new bottom end, pistons, headwork & fast road cam
· Electronic Ignition and Distributor
· Brakes & Suspension – Replacement Gaz Dampers, Bushes & Joints
· Stainless steel exhaust
· New fuel tank
· High quality interior re-trim in black with red piping (John Skinner)
· New veneers
· New hood & refurbished frame
There is a large history file containing a heritage certificate, lots of correspondence from the 1980's when the car was imported into Florida, information on the restoration, recent MOT’s, lots of invoices and some lovely period pictures from the car's time in America.
The TR looks absolutely stunning in Carmine Red with the new interior. On the road she drives very nicely delivering the TR driving experience with an utterly addictive soundtrack - you simply cannot help smiling!
Equally at home on a long-distance road trip around Ireland, Goodwood Revival or simply a runout on a summer evening we recommend early viewing
