HIGHLIGHTS

Very well presented car known to Owners Club
Enthusiast owned and just six owners from new
Older restoration in great condition thanks to sparing use
Reassuringly long MOT to July 2024 with no advisories
Matching factory hard top included in sale

THE APPEAL

The Triumph Stag was Britain's answer to the Mercedes-Benz SL, a crisply styled cruiser with a V8 heart. Alongside the Italian-influenced style and burbling motor it offered a characterful wood-lined interior and was a full 2+2.

Of course, things didn't quite work out. But today, nearly 50 years on from its demise, any surviving Stag is likely to be very well sorted, testament to the active owners club that supports the cars and their owners.

The Mk2 Stag got some light styling enhancements, most notable pretty alloy wheels. This 1975 example is one of those, a much-loved example that is well known in Club circles. Attentive owners have continued to MOT it, even though this is no longer a legal requirement, and it comes with cover to July 2024 with no advisories. That provides the independent reassurance any buyer will surely value when considering this great example of a wonderful British classic.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

V5C in owners name
6 Previous Keepers
Two keys with immobilisers
In continuous ownership from 2008 to 2023
The history file notes that new timing chains and exhaust valves were fitted in February 2002 at 177,300 miles
The previous owner carried out much of their own maintenance over the years
He upgraded and moved the alternator to facilitate the mechanical water pump conversion, a known upgrade
This example has been used and enjoyed by its previous owner, taking it on numerous trips to France and back. They say it never missed a beat.
This Stag is well known to the Stag Owners Club
MOT to 11th July 2024 with no advisories
MOT history verifies the mileage
A selection of invoices chart the Stags maintenance over the years
Bare metal strip down and rebuild undertaken by Triumph specialists Faversham Classics in 1993 at a cost of £5,060
The invoice for this is on file and details the works carried out.
There is also an invoice from Faversham Classics dated 9th April 1993 which shows that the V8 engine was rebuilt at a cost of £1,775.04
The history file also shows a list of maintenance jobs carried out from 2001 to 2008

THE INTERIOR

Black vinyl seats which are in good condition with some signs of use
Tear on the left lower corner of the back of the passenger seat which should be a straight forward repair
The wood dash is in good order and all the gauges and switches are present
The owner states that everything works as it should apart from two electric windows which have an intermittent fault causing them to stick
An Alpine head unit is installed and this has Bluetooth and Handsfree functionality
It is connected to a subwoofer (which fits behind the rear seat) with two small Bose home cinema speakers located in the rear side pockets
Stag rubber mats are fitted up front and these are in good condition
The carpet underneath is also good
The dash top is in good shape with no cracks visible
The centre speaker grill has a small area of damage but it is not immediately noticeable.

THE EXTERIOR

Topaz Orange really suits the lines of Michelotti’s design
The 30 year old body restoration has held up well
There are some small scratches, chips and scuffs which is to be expected for an older restoration
Some rust bubbles showing on the door bottoms and a few small areas on the sill edges
Some touch ups have been applied to the bottoms of the B pillars and the bottom edges of the rear arches
Rust showing on the inner right rear wheel arch tub
The cars bright work is in decent shape and cleans up well
Some signs of ageing here and there but the chrome is presentable
Black fabric convertible hood is in good shape with no rips or tears evident
An orange hard top comes with the car
Australian 15” Challenger alloys wheels
The spare is the original type Wolfram wheel
Original UK car fitted with US rear wing lights along with the Stag badge
The lock that is fitted just to the left of the right front headlight is believed to be from an old immobiliser system which has long since been removed

THE MECHANICS

3.0 litre V8 engine which was rebuilt in 1993
4 speed manual gearbox with overdrive
The speedometer is currently showing 12,957 miles which is believed to be 212,957
Reconditioned Stomberg carbs fitted
Electronic ignition
Immobiliser which the owner states works as it should

SUMMARY

The Stag didn't quite succeed when new but has found its natural home among classic car enthusiasts who value its unique combination of V8 burble, four-seater practicality and Triumph delicacy. Stand-out colours like the orange of this car are particularly valued.

This Stag presents as an honest example that you can jump in and use and enjoy. There is scope to improve as you do so.

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