Highlights

• Lots of recent work 
• Useable hard-top available
• Huge history folder
• Uprated Tony Hart radiator
• Runs and drives well 
• 2 keys & immobiliser fobs 

The Appeal

If you’re looking for a proper classic to add to your collection, then look no further than this great example. With the top down on a twisty B-road, the car will come alive leaving you with a massive smile on your face.

The History and Paperwork

• There is a large history file that will accompany this car 
• It has invoices dating back to 1984 
• One of the previous owners has put together a history document 
• This documents a lot of the work from 1997-2008
• In 2008 it goes through a restoration 
• Its body has some work replacing the sills, some floors, and the wing quarters 
• In 2018 the current owner acquires the car 
• Since then, they have improved the car with mechanical upgrades wherever necessary
• They have carried out the following work 
• Head gaskets 
• Timing chains 
• Carbs fully rebuilt 
• Lumination ignition 
• Tony Hart super gill radiator 
• Block completely flushed 
• Viscous fan
• Full stainless steel exhaust system with sports straight-through pipes 
• New overdrive unit 
• New diff with a new CWP 
• New clutch and bearings 
• Brake calliper's rebuilt and pipes were changed to braided hoses
• Rear brakes were cleaned with new cylinders 
• New standard shocks all round 
• New battery 
• High torque starter fitted 
• New seat diaphragms
• TR6 front spoiler 
• All fuel pipes changed 
• Top mounts done on one side
• New tyres recently fitted 
• Kenwood DAB radio 
• A Clifford alarm/immobilser has been fitted 
• As you can see, a lot of work has been carried out
• This is documented within the wealth of paperwork 
• It also has a substantial amount of MOT history
• Now it’s your chance to get behind the wheel of this excellent classic

The Interior

• Black seats fitted
• Great condition material
• They show little wear
• No large rips, tears, or undue damage can be found on the main areas
• The rear bench seats looks like it’s never been sat in 
• The black seats are matched by the black carpets
• These are in great condition throughout the car
• Lifting these carpets will reveal solid floor pans 
• Its wood veneer dashboard looks incredible 
• There is still a glossy finish to the veneer
• On the day of the photos, all of the Smiths dials appeared to be working 
• A modern Kenwood DAB radio has been fitted
• You’ll also find a small microphone has been installed as well for hands-free calls 
• With the roof up we can inspect the condition of the headliner
• It looks to be in okay condition with only a few minor marks on the fabric
• When putting the roof down we were able to inspect the area where you stow the roof 
• It looked very clean indeed with no areas of bubbling
• With the roof folded away, the interior is THE place to be 
• You then get to enjoy the V8 soundtrack in all its glory
• The boot has had a fitted carpet installed
• This black carpet is in great condition and can be removed easily 
• With the carpet removed, you gain access to the spare wheel and fuel tank 
• Overall, the interior of this Stag is in very good condition for its age
• Once you hop in and go for a drive, you’ll fall in love with it

The Exterior 

• Finished in Carmine Red the exterior of this Stag is in good condition 
• There are a few areas where the paint has cracked
• A few areas are present on the car where paint bubbling and corrosion are present (visible in photographs) 
• The paint still polishes up nicely though, producing a lovely sheen when it's clean 
• Its soft-top roof appears to be in great condition 
• The fabric is free from any pulls/tears 
• The rear window is also clear with no rips to the material 
• All of the alloys are in great condition 
• They have very recently been shod in new rubber
• The front and rear chrome bumpers are both in excellent condition 
• This is also the same for the other brightwork dotted about the exterior 
• The current owner has fitted a TR6 splitter under the front bumper
• It not only looks cool but is also said to help the cooling
• A useable hard top will come with the car 
• It was not present at the time of the photoshoot so has not been photographed/inspected
• This is a good-looking English sports car that you should add to your collection 
• With some of the paintwork sorted out, it will look even better than it already does

The Mechanics 

• Under the bonnet, you’ll find a shiny 3.0L V8 engine 
• On the day of the photos, this car started up perfectly and idled well for several minutes 
• The current owner has spent a lot of time and money on the car's mechanical aspects
• We have already listed the large list of work completed but just to list the larger parts
• It’s had new timing chains, head gaskets, a full exhaust system, overdrive unit, and differential
• All of this work has been carried out by a local Stag specialist
• Back in the day, the cooling system was a bit of an Achilles heel of the Stag
• This car has had its original radiator replaced with a larger Tony Hart system
• It now runs at optimal temperatures on long runs
• The power from the V8 is sent through a 4-speed manual gearbox
• This gearbox has an overdrive feature, effectively giving you a cruising gear
• The overdrive unit was replaced recently
• Thanks to recent rear shocks it rides well too
• Overall, the car's mechanical condition is very good
• It’s time for you to hop in and experience this car for yourself

Summary