Highlights

• A near concours condition Triumph Stag having undergone a two-year, ground-up restoration
• Finished in a glorious, bespoke red colour and sporting a “Stag” personalised registration
• A car with an interesting family provenance and having covered just 12,000 miles since restoration
  
  

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• This car was originally registered in October 1976
• Its early history is not known but it was acquired by the current owner’s father in around 2003
• The father owned and enjoyed the car for around 10 years
• After reacquainting following a 25-year estrangement the father gifted the Stag to his son, the current owner, in 2013
• In a twist a colleague of the current owner realised he had owned this car prior to the owner’s father
• At this stage the car was finished in white
• The current owner used the car for around a year before commencing a full restoration
• The car was handed over to Stag Classics who fully restored the car over the next two years
• The restoration was completed in 2016 with the car having covered around 12,000 miles since
• The history archive includes numerous pictures detailing the thorough restoration
• The current V5 in the name of the owner is present
• There are numerous invoices included detailing the extensive work undertaken
• A magazine article outlining the family history of the car is also included
• The Stag is registered as a historic vehicle and so is MOT and VED exempt
• Despite that the owner has had the car regularly MOT’d with copies provided
•  The car comes with a cherished number plate that can read as “STAG 3A” . The plate in itself being desirable and valuable with similar STAG plates on the market from £5000 to £15,000 so further adds to the cars value
  
  

The Interior

• The stylish 2+2 interior presents in excellent condition 
• The familiar Stag box pleated seats are finished in pristine black
• The dash front and centre console are finished in dark walnut veneer
• The dash is awash with Smiths white on black gauges providing a wealth of information
• The door cards are finished in black with chrome door furniture
• The black carpets appear to be in excellent condition and are protected by Stag carpet mats
• A period design, modern Bluetooth head unit is fitted
• The deep-dished, leather and alloy Stag steering wheel is present
• Even the pedals feature the distinctive British Leyland roundel
• The distinctive “T-bar” is dressed in the correct padded upholstery
• The spacious boot is finished in black carpet
  
  

The Exterior

• This Stag left the Coventry factory finished in white
• As part of the restoration the colour was changed to the current Audi Brilliant Red
• The restoration included a full strip down of all panels
• Any remedial work was undertaken and anything beyond repair was replaced
• The car was then fastidiously resprayed, and oven finished
• The result is impressive with the car appearing in a pristine external condition
• The red paintwork exudes a deep shine
• The panel gaps appear tight and symmetrical
• There is no imperfections noted or reported on this stunning example
• The extensive chrome work is bright and gleaming
• The original, five spoke 15-inch alloy wheels have been refinished and present perfectly
• They are fitted with the correct size and profile Maxis tyres all round
• The black, fabric hood presents very well with a clear and uncracked rear window 
  
  

The Mechanics

• Needless to say, the mechanical systems of this Stag have been thoroughly attended to
• The 3 litre, Triumph V8 has been fully rebuilt with some sensible upgrades added
• A Supergill upgraded radiator has been fitted
• Upgraded timing chains, tensioners and water pump have been added
• A more reliable electronic ignition system is present
• A custom-made stainless-steel exhaust system has been fitted
• This includes four branch tubular manifolds by Ropsport
• The car has covered around 12,000 miles, or 2,000 a year, since this work was completed
• As a result the car is reported to be in an excellent mechanical condition
  
  

Summary