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1978 Triumph Stag
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Highlights
- Refreshed exterior
- Refurbished interior
- Stainless steel sports exhaust
The Appeal
With distinctive and attractive styling, four seats, a V8 and a soft top, Triumph’s Stag is a hugely popular classic and this is reflected in the size and activity of the well-supported owners’ club. Of course, the car’s reputation when new was marred by issues with the V8 but these have long since been addressed and with proper maintenance, engine reliability is no longer the deal breaker that it once was.
Indeed, the owner of this car reports that it runs very well and, with an uprated stainless steel exhaust, it no doubt sounds great, too. Having received a respray, wheel refurbishment and interior refresh, it’s looking really smart and while there are further refinements that could be made, it’s very usable as is.
The addition of a factory hard top means that colder temperatures don’t have to stop play either; this is a classic convertible that can be used all year round and the rear seats mean that the family can come along for the ride. Good looking, sonorous and practical, it’s a truly versatile classic.
History and Paperwork
- Registered 9 June 1978
- Original owner’s manual and two keys
- A variety of old MOTs and numerous invoices showing evidence of a good deal of maintenance over the last 15 years
- V5 in owner’s name
- MOT and tax exempt
- ULEZ compliant
The Interior
- The owner reports that the cabin has been refurbished
- Black vinyl seats show very little wear
- Carpeting, also in black, looks to be in very good condition
- Lightly patinated wood veneer dashboard
- More modern radio with CD player
- Full size spare under the re-carpeted boot floor
- In all, generally tidy and very usable
The Exterior
- Smart and eye-catching in period blue
- Car has been resprayed, thought to be in the original colour
- Paintwork generally good with a few blemishes
- Chrome in good condition, some minor pitting
- Wheels look to have been refurbished and are in very good order
- Matching set of Hankook Optimo tyres
- Fabric roof and plastic rear screen in good order
- Removable hard top also supplied
- Black and silver number plates (which are permitted on a car of this age)
- Overall, very presentable with a few opportunities for improvement if desired
The Mechanics
- Triumph 3 litre V8 engine
- Very original engine bay
- Automatic transmission
- Rear wheel drive
- Large bore stainless steel exhaust to enhance the V8 rumble
- The seller reports that it starts readily and goes very well
- Run only on E5 fuel by the current owner
Summary
The Stag is a fine looking, practical seventies V8 convertible which is supported by an enthusiastic community. This example looks like a fine way to join the fun, being ready to rumble, but with scope to enhance it along the way.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1978
- Make Triumph
- Model Stag
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 35,523 Miles
- Engine size 2997
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Staines-upon-Thames
- Location Surrey
- Country United Kingdom
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