Highlights

Older restoration presenting very well in popular Mimosa Yellow
Lots of recent work including £5,000 overhaul by TR specialist Enginuity
Well maintained by same specialist including recent clutch and brake work
Current keeper since 2002 with approximately 6,000 miles covered in that time
Recent voluntary MOT to May 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

The TR6 was the last of a long line of very British roadsters, ones that paired big engines with stylish bodywork to deliver a car that actually needs to be driven. Focus and concentration are its watchwords rather than cosseting technology and driver aids.

Mimosa Yellow is one of the best colours for these cars. It was popular in period but is now surprisingly rare, with many repainted into more subtle hues. We’re glad this 1973 car hasn’t suffered that fate, because it looks great. It is an older 1990s restoration that has been with the current keeper since 2002. He tells us that he’s covered 6,000 miles in that time, always garaging the car and ensuring it is properly maintained by the same specialists. He certainly hasn’t skimped on the investment with the history file showing over £5,000 spent with TR specialist Enginuity in 2024 covering chassis, bodywork and engine repairs. We’ve included the invoice in the photos. Other notable work includes a new clutch in 2023 and brake work in 2021. The car is naturally MOT exempt by age, but there is a useful MOT from May 2024 to give buyers extra transparency.

This pretty car feels like the kind of TR6 you want to find - a much-loved, clearly cherished example that is ready to enjoy.

The vendor says:

“This is a much-loved car that has been well looked after and runs well. I am selling it after 25 years because my wife wants a Mini, and we don't have room for both! I will miss firing it up in the garage on a rainy Sunday afternoon just to hear the engine purr.”

Key Information

Mileage: 98,800 miles (odometer reading believed to be correct, not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt, last MOT to 7th May 2025 with no advisories
Technical specs: 2,498cc inline six-cylinder fuel injected petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: good history file as shown, V5C, old MOTs, TR6 database details

Notable recent maintenance (further details in photos):

05/24 - £5,001 - Enginuity - chassis, bodywork and engine work
06/23 - £1,920 - Fourways - clutch replacement and other work
06/21 - £812 - Fourways - brake work

The Detail

Attractive Mimosa Yellow paintwork with black coachline in good overall condition
Some light age to paintwork and coachline to note in photos
Bodywork in good order with recent work by Enginuity as detailed in photos
Deep dish steel wheels in good condition with tyres appearing to show good tread
Chromework appears bright and well kept in photos
Underside as shown with recent work by Enginuity and no advisories on 2024 MOT
Black interior with fabric seats and matching carpets and upgraded veneer dashboard
Car is fitted with a black metal roll cage
Modern CD player fitted
Black vinyl roof in good general working order with points to note below
Extensive overhaul in 2025 by TR specialist Enginuity, covering chassis, bodywork and engine
Recent new clutch, metering unit, brake pipes and Kenlowe fan fitted
Full engine rebuild carried out in 1988
Regularly serviced by classic car specialists, mainly Fourways Engineering in Sevenoaks
The vendor describes the car as running well
Bodywork in overall good condition per the vendor, with minor rust bumps noted
Small split in the transparent plastic rear window of the hood
The vendor reports interior is in good condition, with cloth seats rather than plastic
Horn is the only item reported as not currently working

BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it’s worth checking beforehand..