Beschreibung
This is simply the finest Stag we have ever seen, wonderfully original, full history from new, genuine 66k Miles, and jaw droppingly original! This is a 1973 Triumph Stag, Automatic, Factory Air Conditioning!, finished in the wonderful Sienna Brown with Tan Upholstery, it is an absolute Reference 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.
This fabulous unmolested Stag must surely be one of the best surviving examples of a 1973 car as it was when new. Supplied by Standard Triumph Coventry on 22nd June 1973 to a Mr J Agran JP of London NW8. A super rare fitment of airconditioning adds to the appeal of this fine example of an early Stag. She is a very correct, superbly presented car that comes with a full history from new warranting the mileage of just 66, 200. Not only does our Triumph have the provenance of full history, service stamps, original service invoices, MOT certificates back to its first test at three years old, tax discs back to 1976, it was supplied new to its North London first owner with factory air-conditioning. The Stag also retains its original passport to service book, PVC Stag wallet, factory hard top and is presented in fabulous, unmolested condition in its correct factory supplied colour of Sienna Brown with Tan upholstery. This is a low mileage, low ownership car and rarely do we find such exceptional original surviving Triumph Stag's with impressive paperwork and provenance. The car has been incredibly well maintained right throughout its life and its St Johns Wood, London based first owner clearly maintained it with no expense spared as the invoices suggest.
The Stag was supplied new directly from Standard Triumph Sales Ltd at Coventry and PDI checked on the 22nd June 1973. Early history with the likes of Henlys London NW9 (1203 and 6847 miles), Carn & Duckworth Auto Engineers in Camden (13775, 18170, 21669 miles) Maida Vale Service Station (24575 miles), St. Johns Wood Motors Ltd (25302, 27427, 27469, 28100, 28404, 29089, 29128, 31614, 32682, 32700, 36140 miles), Dutton Forshaw (33243, 34872, 35932 miles), Blenheim Motors (London) Ltd (four invoices) and latterly Five Star Autos (Hampstead) Ltd (seven invoices) demonstrate the no expense spared maintenance whilst with its first owner of sixteen years over the 50722 miles he covered in the car.
Since 1989 the Triumph has covered a further careful 16000 miles with history on file for servicing, replacement brake and suspension components, alternator, exhaust system, tyres, steering rack, water pump, various gaskets, hoses, and general upkeep and maintenance. The Triumph has been kept in excellent mechanical order throughout its entire life and has driven to us in strong condition throughout. The car is notably very impressive to drive and feels quick and very responsive. The 66200 miles Triumph V8 engine is fabulous and benefits from a rebuild during its early life with its first owner, the automatic gearbox is lovely and smooth, the power steering feels first class and the car handles superbly.
HWK 13L presents superbly with a gleaming Sienna Brown paint finish and the body panels are lovely and straight and clearly demonstrate this has never been a car left to deteriorate. The car is structurally excellent, the brightwork is impressive and the largely original Tan leather upholstery has lovely patina. The car comes with an excellent soft top and factory hard top in very good condition, and the engine bay and boot compartment present very well. This is a beautifully kept original car that has had the right level of upkeep and improvement throughout the past 50 years to ensure its spent almost its whole life on the road, and kept looking in lovely condition throughout. This is an unrepeatable opportunity!
