Highlights

Lots of recent bodywork
New interior
Recently serviced

APPEAL

Powered by their smooth petrol-injected 2.5 litre straight six, the Triumph TR6 was one of the last true British sportscars built by the Triumph Motor Company. Built between 1969 and 1976, they delivered great classic looks with a decent amount of performance for a reasonable price and remain to this day, a very sought after car.

This one, used regularly by the previous owner throughout his 20-year ownership, has been slowly restored throughout that time. Unfortunately, the current owner’s intentions to complete the restoration have been cut short due to loss of garage space.

HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

First registered in 1973
Enthusiast owned from 2002 to 2022, the previous owner, an engineer, enjoyed the car regularly on high days and holidays, clocking up a moderate 500-1000 miles per year until his health deteriorated in 2018 forcing its sale
Much of the work and maintenance during his ownership was carried out himself so there isn’t a great deal of paperwork documenting the history
Historic vehicle – MOT and Tax exempt
Current owner has had it fully serviced
Comes with repair operation manual and parts and accessories book
Spare wheel, brace and jack
1 key
Currently SORN’d

INTERIOR

New tan leatherette seat covers and interior
Upgraded wooden steering wheel, dash and gear knob
Switchgear and touch points show signs of wear commensurate with age but all add a nice patina to the cabin
Vendor advises the electrics might need attention, hence the provision of a new wiring loom
Door cards nice and clean
New carpets fitted
Rubber door seals have perished in places but new ones are included with the cars sale

EXTERIOR

Red paintwork with a few chips in places and some bubbling to the bonnet and boot area
New floor panels to the rear of the car
Small cracks to side indicator and n/s rear indicator lights
New soft-top fitted five years ago
Wheel arches all look good
Some very small specs of beige paint scattered to rear and passenger door
Scratches and imperfections to be found throughout as illustrated in the photos, but importantly no major dents, just a very small one to rear beside petrol cap
Rubber perishing in parts, particularly under windscreen
Bonnet is very slightly raised and not sitting properly
Chrome pitting in parts, particularly front bumper
Recently refurbished Wolfrace wheels
Good tyres all round
Tonneau cover included

MECHANICS

2.5 litre straight-6 engine
4-speed manual gearbox
Vendor advises that it starts on the button and drives very well
Will need re-wiring at the front. The wiring loom which has already been purchased is included with the car
The car has been undersealed with rust protection
Recently fully serviced only 2 months ago
Nice and tidy engine bay
New alternator fitted last year
Numerous spares provided including original dash, front wiring loom and original rocker cover

SUMMARY

The classic TR6 has always been a favourite among classic British sports car circles, and this one has had a great deal of mechanical attention over the years and with a little further attention to the paintwork and some finishing touches to the interior this is one Roadster that will surely be out on the road this summer with a hard-to-remove grin on the driver’s face.

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