Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 28th April 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Wed 29th April 2026 from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1972 Triumph Stag
Desirable, manual 'home market' example
Estimate
£12, 000 - £16, 000
Registration No: OTB 782K
Chassis No: LD11939
MOT: Exempt
Described by the vendor as being in excellent and 'on the button' condition
Restored by marque specialists Yorkshire Triumph in 2007 including a bare metal respray
Desirable home market manual gearbox example with overdrive
Finished in White bodywork over a contrasting Black leather interior
Offered for sale with original Triumph Service Passport and Owner's manual
Introduced in June, 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible touring car 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 front disc and rear 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 and semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out two-plus-two 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 167lb. ft. of torque on tap from its bespoke 2, 997cc 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.
In current ownership since 2007, this home market manual / overdrive example was treated to a full body restoration by Yorkshire Triumph in 2007 including a bare metal respray, the white bodywork being described as remaining in excellent condition. Parts fitted since 2005 include a new clutch kit, slave and master cylinders, new hood (at time of body restoration), full stainless steel exhaust, oil pressure gauge, re-conditioned radiator, 16” Kenlowe fan, Lumenition electronic ignition, new fuel pump, new twin choke cable and new battery in 2024. The car has always been dry garaged since purchase, serviced annually, and has always passed its MOT test. Said to be ‘on the button’, it is accompanied by an original Triumph Service Passport from new to 22, 336 miles, service and MOT paperwork from the 1980s, Haynes manual and original Owners Handbook.
