Description
1976 Triumph Stag
French Blue – Extensive Restoration – Engine Rebuilt Approx. 3, 000 Miles Ago – Exceptional MOT History
Approximately 86, 000 miles
MOT until July 2027 – NO ADVISORIES
A particularly lovely example of the ever-popular Triumph Stag, finished in beautiful French Blue and accompanied by an exceptional history file documenting decades of careful maintenance, restoration and significant expenditure.
We have recently purchased the Stag directly from its last owner, who had owned it for just over three years. He acquired the car from somebody he knew who had owned it for many years and had undertaken extensive restoration work during his ownership.
The result is an extremely attractive, very well-presented Stag which has clearly benefited from considerable time, care and expenditure.
EXCEPTIONAL MOT HISTORY – CURRENT MOT WITH NO ADVISORIES
One of the particularly impressive features of this Stag is its exceptional MOT history.
There is an extensive collection of historic MOT certificates within the history file, stretching back many years and showing the car’s gradual mileage progression.
Perhaps even more impressive is just how few advisories appear throughout its MOT history, which speaks volumes for the way the car has been maintained.
The Stag has now been presented for its latest MOT and passed with NO ADVISORIES, giving it an MOT until July 2027.
For a classic car of this age, the combination of such a comprehensive MOT record and a current clean, advisory-free certificate is particularly reassuring.
The car has now covered approximately 86, 000 miles.
EXTENSIVELY RESTORED
It is our understanding that the Stag has undergone extensive restoration during the previous ownership, and this is clearly reflected in its condition today.
The French Blue paintwork has a lovely lustre, the body presents extremely well and there is evidence throughout the history file of considerable expenditure on body, trim and mechanical components.
Amongst the documented expenditure are:
* Stainless-steel bumper set – £1, 076. 40
* Left- and right-hand door skins – £325. 02
* Replacement front windscreen – £275. 16
* New headlamp assemblies – £219. 77
* Bodywork components including replacement black body stripe – £179. 72
* Numerous seals, gaskets, clips, fittings and finishing components
This is a Stag that presents extremely well both externally and underneath the bonnet, with a particularly smart and well-detailed engine bay.
ENGINE REBUILT APPROXIMATELY 3, 000 MILES AGO
A particularly important part of the car’s history is its engine rebuild, carried out in 2015 and only approximately 3, 000 miles ago.
The history file details extensive engine work, including rebuilding with replacement components as required, together with subsequent maintenance and improvements.
The very limited mileage covered since the rebuild is another major attraction of this particular car.
There is also substantial evidence of specialist mechanical expenditure over the years, including significant invoices from respected Triumph specialist E. J. Ward, amongst them:
* Engine/ mechanical works – £4, 744. 49
* Various works – £2, 261. 06
* Mechanical parts – £323. 15
* Further mechanical works – £365. 12
* Service components – £823. 43
The history file also contains numerous invoices from Rimmer Bros, James Paddock and other Triumph specialists.
EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTED EXPENDITURE
From the invoices we have examined, the history demonstrates in excess of £18, 000 of documented expenditure, with additional works for which costs are not included within that figure.
Rather than simply having received a cosmetic makeover, the paperwork shows expenditure across virtually every area of the car over many years.
Items documented within the history include:
* Engine and mechanical work
* Cooling-system improvements
* Stainless-steel bumpers
* Body panels and restoration components
* Braking components
* Electrical components
* Fuel-system components
* Interior trim
* Hood and hood-frame components
* Windscreen
* Lighting
* Tyres
* Steering and alignment
* Numerous seals, gaskets, hoses and service components
It makes for a substantial and impressive history file.
£600 MOHAIR SOFT TOP
A new mohair soft top was fitted in March 2020 at a cost of approximately £600.
Further expenditure was made on the soft-top frame and associated components, including replacement frame items, catches, lock plunger and fittings.
The hood remains in superb condition today and looks particularly attractive against the French Blue bodywork.
EXCEPTIONAL RESTORED HARDTOP – OVER £2, 000 SPENT
The hardtop is worthy of special mention.
A hardtop was acquired for the car in October 2023 and subsequently subjected to a comprehensive restoration.
We are advised that in excess of £2, 000 was spent on the hardtop, together with further expenditure on associated components.
Invoices include:
* Rimmer Bros hardtop parts – £282. 13
* Hardtop moulding
* Hardtop fixing kit – £127
The finished result is quite exceptional.
It is genuinely one of the nicest Triumph Stag hardtops we have seen and is now in superb condition.
UPGRADED COOLING SYSTEM
Considerable attention has also been given to the Stag’s cooling system, an area knowledgeable owners will appreciate.
Documented expenditure includes:
* Revotec electric fan kit – £241. 08
* Replacement radiator and associated components – £342. 67
* Replacement water pump – £326. 10
* Water-pump cover – £90. 66
* Thermostat and water-hose kit – £84. 15
* Inlet-manifold gaskets
* Replacement hoses, clips, seals and gaskets
The engine bay is particularly well presented and reflects the standard of the rest of the car.
A HUGE HISTORY FILE
The documentation goes back many years and records continual expenditure rather than simply one period of restoration.
Further invoices cover such items as a replacement battery, fuel pump, distributor, Lucas Sports coil, alternator, starter motor, viscous coupling, stainless-steel braided fuel hoses, brake discs and pads, overdrive components, tyres, seat foams, seat belts, indicator stalk, door fittings, bonnet insulation, wind deflector and numerous other mechanical and cosmetic items.
There are also invoices and supporting documents extending back into the 1990s, adding further provenance to the car.
A PARTICULARLY LOVELY STAG
What ultimately sets this car apart is the overall package.
The French Blue paintwork has a beautiful lustre, the bodywork presents extremely well and the interior is equally impressive.
The seat bolsters are superb with none of the sagging so often associated with Stags, while the engine bay is exceptionally well presented.
The mohair hood remains in superb condition and the comprehensively restored hardtop is quite outstanding.
Add to this the approximately 86, 000 miles, an engine rebuild only around 3, 000 miles ago, extensive restoration, upgraded cooling system, over £18, 000 of documented expenditure, a huge history file and an exceptional MOT record culminating in a current MOT until July 2027 with NO ADVISORIES, and this becomes a very compelling example.
This is not simply a Stag that looks lovely today. Its extensive history demonstrates the considerable amount of money, care and attention lavished upon it over many years.
A beautifully presented, extensively restored and exceptionally well-documented 1976 Triumph Stag that we are delighted to offer for sale
