Highlights
- Professionally resto-modded with BMW M50B25 engine producing 192 bhp
- BMW E36 ZF 5spd manual gearbox
- Installation by BMW specialists The Grosvenor Motor Company
- Only 4,000 miles since engine installation
- Suspension professionally uprated by Triumph specialists Revington TR
- Recently completed a 500-mile round trip without issue
- Subtle, standard-looking TR6 with potent performance
The Appeal
This TR6 Restomod is so clever and appropriate that we’re surprised more people don’t follow the same route. It is now fitted with another fuel injected straight six, this time BMW’s highly regarded M50 2.5L engine that ups power to 192bhp. The engine is mated to a ZF 5spd manual, as fitted to the E36. The suspension has been uprated by TR6 specialists Revington TR.
Marque specialist Grosvenor Motor Company of Reading undertook the BMW conversion. It included fitting a BMW DME control unit so that the diagnostics can be checked as required.
Without all that foreknowledge, or lifting the bonnet, you’ll struggle to spot the work because this ‘71 TR6’s looks have been usefully kept standard. All the better for surprising fellow drivers. Finished in red with uprated interior featuring MX5 seats, refurbished dashboard and modern classic-look dials - to suit the updated mechanicals - this is also a well-kept car.
It has covered only 4,000 miles since the work, including a recent 500-mile fuss-free trip by the seller. The history file shows regular maintenance and servicing. Recent work includes new front discs, callipers, and a new battery. The vendor tells us that it drives and sounds fantastic and has been 100% reliable.
It may upset the purists, but when the work is this well done and the results so potent, frankly, who cares?
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st December 1971
- Nine previous keepers from new
- Previously white which was changed in February 1983
- Installation completed by The Grosvenor Motor Company in Reading (BMW Specialists)
- Only 4,000 miles covered since the engine installation we are told
- Engine correctly registered on the V5
- Suspension professionally uprated at Revington TR
- Recently completed a 500-mile round trip without issue
- Work carried out to high standards and has proved 100% reliable we are told
- Large file of history invoices and receipts including restomod work
- MOT exempt by age
The Condition
- Smart bright red paintwork in good order with only very minor age points
- These include small number of stone chips to front of the car
- Arches, sills and doors in good order and car presents well in the usual TR6 check areas
- Fitted with chrome wire wheels with centre hub conversion
- Matching Michelin tyres fitted all round
- Good folding roof with clear rear screen
- Chromework presents well in photos
- Underside appears to be in good order
- No structural advisories on last 2022 MOT test
- Tastefully modified interior with MX5 seats and Apple Carplay system
- Refurbished dashboard with light wood veneer finish
- Updated classic-style dials with digital odometer set up to suit revised mechanicals
- Features Triumph Stag indicator cluster
- MX5 seats with low-height converters
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre 6-cylinder 192bhp BMW M50B25 engine
- ZF 5-speed manual gearbox from an E36 BMW
- Fuel injection and adjustable ECU
- Uprated propshaft
- Genuine BMW DME control unit allowing full diagnostics and programming
- New battery
- New front brake callipers and discs
- 4,000 miles since conversion
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