Description
TRIUMPH TR6 OVERDRIVE
For sale: a lovely Triumph TR6 in Carmine Red, registered 01/ 09/ 1973, with 67, 571 miles (108, 722 km).
2. 5 litres, 6 cylinders, CF series 12833 UO.
History:
I have been the owner of this car since 2019, i. e. for 7 years. I imported it from Belgium with 63, 283 miles (101, 830 km), with an inspection/ valuation file and an invoice file dating back to 2004, allowing mileage traceability.
Matching Numbers (serial number confirming left-hand drive) and standard overdrive.
All numbers are present; same body colour code (82) Carmine Red and interior (33) New Tan.
Reason for sale:
Double up—no time; I’m a young retiree = new activities.
Description - Condition:
- New paintwork, very beautiful finish; all exterior chrome in perfect condition; new headlights; rear lights refurbished to new.
- Full repaint of the wheels: chrome rim and wheel centres in perfect condition.
- Replacement of door panels, rear panel, sun visors, interior trim, wheel-arch areas, all door seals, boot, bonnet, window surround trims (ext/ int), anodised aluminium brightwork, door and boot locks, inertia seatbelts/ automatic-reel belts, EVERYTHING is new; carpets are original and seats are in perfect condition.
- Rewound/ revised electrical wiring: all instrumentation works; switches and pictograms are new; chrome surrounds for the gauges/ speedometer/ tacho.
- Replacement of the original Stromberg carburettors with SU HS6 units (much more reliable), fully rebuilt, fitted with KN air filters, perfectly set up.
- Replacement of the ignition wiring, distributor/ points cap (delco head), and installation of electronic ignition.
- Full LDR and heating system overhaul: complete purge; replacement of all hoses without exception.
- Engine, gearbox and OD oil changes; filters; maintained properly.
- Underbodies in very good condition with no signs of corrosion; rear suspensions: Koni Classic.
Options:
Hood cover, tonneau cover, hood in good condition; transparent rear-window mika in perfect condition.
Spare-hood latch/ emergency hood release; glovebox locks with key; electrical cut-off switch with key.
3-spoke leather steering wheel; original TR6 steering wheel or Motolita wood wheel available by choice.
Cigarette lighter on the front mats.
Chrome door sills; chrome luggage/ boot rack.
Brand-new Dunlop Sport Classic tyres, spare wheel + jack.
Stainless-steel exhaust system with twin outlets.
Technical documents, servicing and owner’s manual, repair manual in French.
Duplicate keys.
No expense to foresee... Service already done: engine oil change + oil filter; gearbox and rear axle fluid levels; cleaning and dusting of front + rear brakes; lubrication of the front bearing pivots.
This is a real enthusiast’s car—well cared for and sleeps in a heated garage.
Max pleasure!!! It runs very well; you just need to drive it and enjoy.
Collector’s registration certificate—MOT is clear and valid until June 2031. The Histovec report dated 23 June 2026 is also available.
No part exchange—Ad is visible = for sale.
Equivalent vehicles: Triumph TR4, TR3, TR250, Spitfire, Porsche 914, Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto, Austin Healey, MGB, MGC, Roadster, Convertible.
