Highlights
- In current ownership for 30 years
- Body-off restoration in 1994/95
- Recent overdrive refurbishment by Overdrive Services in Sheffield
- Extensively upgraded interior with full leather and walnut dash
- Always garaged and primarily used in dry conditions
The Appeal
The late 60s saw Triumph return to the British sports formula with a renewed fervour. It was a car of evolution rather than evolution, with mechanical fuel injection and familiar styling. It was far from the most refined car; but that's not what the loyalists wanted. This was a communicative, reactive speedster that felt like it kept a direct relationship between driver and road.
Having undergone a body-off restoration in the mid-1990s and further bodywork approximately a decade ago, this TR6 has been in the owner's hands for some 30 years, consistently garaged throughout its tenure. Everything is still in fine order - we particularly note the extensively refurbished interior, and a recently rebuilt overdrive.
The British roadster remains a unique language all of its own, and we think this one is a great example that's bound to charm any enthusiast.
Having undergone a body-off restoration in the mid-1990s and further bodywork approximately a decade ago, this TR6 has been in the owner's hands for some 30 years, consistently garaged throughout its tenure. Everything is still in fine order - we particularly note the extensively refurbished interior, and a recently rebuilt overdrive.
The British roadster remains a unique language all of its own, and we think this one is a great example that's bound to charm any enthusiast.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1969
- Current owner has had the car for 30 years
- Body-off restoration undertaken in 1994/95
- Always garaged during tenure
- Further bodywork done about 10 years ago including wing replacement and full respray
- Recent overdrive refurbishment/rebuild by Overdrive Services in Sheffield
- 99% of journeys have been in dry conditions
The Condition
- Paintwork still has a strong shine
- Two light scratches on the door (barely visible)
- One paint chip on the bonnet edge (15mm x 5mm) caused by a dropped spanner; has been touched up but could be improved
- Brightwork is in good condition
- Bumpers have been replaced with stainless steel ones that have a good sheen
- Under floor and chassis have been coated and remain in good order
- Occasional chips have been touched up
- Large proportion of interior has been replaced, including:
- New full leather door cards
- New wheel arch trims
- New leather upper and lower dash with double stitching
- New leather console
- New walnut dash facia
- New leather seats (not original, from Mk1 MX5) - more comfortable and usable
- All instruments work
- Speedometer trip works
- Heater and 2-speed heater blower work
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre straight-six engine
- Lucas mechanical fuel injection system
- 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive
- Engine bay looks in fine fettle
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
- The vendor notes:
- Engine starts easily, revs and runs well
- Gearbox works properly
- Overdrive works and has been recently refurbished
- We understand that the car is ready and waiting to go
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