Highlights
- In current ownership for approximately nine years and always garaged, we are told
- Bodywork stripped to bare metal and resprayed
- Engine rebuilt circa 2014 with receipts on file, we are told
- History file going back approximately 15 years
- Recently serviced and four new tyres fitted this year
- MOT-exempt; voluntary MOT valid until April 2027
The Appeal
The Triumph Stag remains one of the most desirable British grand tourers of the 1970s, pairing Michelotti's elegant lines with the distinctive character of its 3.0-litre V8. Manual examples such as this are particularly sought after, offering a more engaging driving experience than their automatic counterparts.
This 1972 example has been in the care of its current owner for approximately nine years, during which time it has benefited from considerable investment in both bodywork and mechanical components. The vendor describes the car as being in very good condition and reports driving it with confidence on both country lanes and motorways. Accompanied by a history file spanning some fifteen years, this Stag presents a compelling opportunity for those seeking a well-maintained, usable example of this iconic British tourer.
Key Information
- Mileage: 80,618 miles indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: exempt as a historic vehicle; voluntary MOT valid until April 2027
- Technical specs: 2,998cc V8, four-speed manual with overdrive
- Paperwork: history file going back approximately 15 years, including engine rebuild receipts, V5C, audio handbooks, and dyno printout
The Detail
- Service completed in April 2026
- Four new tyres fitted in 2026
- Engine rebuilt circa 2014 with receipts for associated parts, we are told
- Carburettors set up on a rolling road
- The vendor states the car is in very good mechanical order
- Bodywork stripped to bare metal and resprayed during current ownership
- Chromework and bumpers replaced during current ownership
- Underside professionally Waxoyled using Rustbuster products
- Red paintwork with a black pinstripe; described as bright and shiny, with minor cracking at two panel seams noted as typical for this type of joint
- Black vinyl interior with updated JVC stereo with FLI audio system
- Black and silver 14-inch wheels
- Engine bay not resprayed but reported to be in satisfactory condition
- Wheel arches and quarter panels previously replaced with repair panels, visible through the rear hood well
- The vendor describes the interior as in good condition; rear quarter trim tops worn as expected
- Spares for interior trim included with the car
- Wood fascias previously replaced with plastic veneer
- Hood functional with a small repair carried out; all windows are clear
- Two current MOT advisories regarding very slight play in the offside front wheel bearing, and wax protection on the underside
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