Highlights
- Comprehensively renovated in 2017 and remains in good condition
- Classic Pimento Red with very rare matching hard top and tan soft top
- Recently serviced in October 2025
- Fitted with electronic ignition, new alternator and renovated wiring
- Also features new valve cover and gasket and new carb cover
- Carries recently renewed Polish technical inspection
- Retrimmed tan interior with upgraded seats incorporating headrests
- Desirable 4spd gearbox with 2.5L engine on twin carbs
The Appeal
Karmann’s makeover of the TR created one of the greatest two-seater sports cars of the 60s and 70s. The TR6 was the last of a certain breed of analogue, utterly engaging convertibles that had to be really driven to be properly enjoyed.
This lovely Pimento Red 1972 TR6 is a particularly fine example of these evergreen classics. We’re told that it was restored in 2017, work that has evidently held up very well judging by the photos. Alongside the paintwork the car sits on factory deep dish steels with chrome embellishers and comes with an exceptionally rare hard top in matching red. Inside there is a tan cabin with upgraded seats incorporating headrests. They are complemented by the tan soft top and matching tonneau.
We’re told that the car has been well maintained. Prior to arriving in Poland it was serviced in France in March this year. It was then serviced again in October 2025 prior to sale. It benefits from a recent new alternator, repairs to the wiring, new valve cover and gasket and new carburettor covers. The car is also fitted with electronic ignition.
The car comes to market with the added reassurance of a recently new Polish technical inspection.
The vendor says:
“As the owner of many British cars, including several TR6s, I am convinced that this is the best TR6 I have ever driven. Its mechanics are perfect and show what a great sports car it is. I recommend the TR6 adventure, especially to those who want to feel special in a relatively inexpensive car. Is it the most comfortable car in the world? Is it the best restoration in the world? Absolutely not. Does it drive in such a way that every kilometre is pure pleasure? Absolutely yes!”
History and Paperwork
- Originally registered in France we are told
- Underwent comprehensive renovation in 2017 we are told
- Purchased from ER Classics in the Netherlands before coming to Poland
- Currently registered in Poland
- Recently passed Polish technical inspection
- Supplied with French registration documents
- Two keys
- Hard top, soft top and soft top cover included
- Previous oil service carried out in France in March 2025
- Serviced in October 2025 prior to sale
- Long list of recent work detailed above and below
- Factory handbook
The Condition
- Restored in 2017 in classic Pimento Red which remains very presentable
- Some minor flaws visible in the photos as highlighted
- Matching factory hard top in good order with very good headlining
- Exterior chromework is very good with bullet mirrors and rear luggage rack fitted
- Sits on factory deep dish steel wheels with chrome embellishers
- Matching Hankook tyres fitted all round showing decent tread
- Matching spare wheel with matching Hankook tyre
- We are told that the wheels have been fully restored
- Rust-free floor protected with anti-corrosion agent we are told
- Retrimmed tan interior with upgraded high back seats with headrests incorporated
- Black carpets in cabin and boot areas in very good condition
- Veneer dashboard presents very well in photos
- Leather-rimmed three spoke steering wheel shows light wear to rim
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre straight-six engine
- Twin SU carburettors with pancake filters
- 4spd manual transmission
- Serviced in October 2025 including oil change, new spark plugs and ignition system
- Previously serviced in March 2025 in France
- Electronic ignition system fitted
- New electrical wiring installed
- New alternator fitted
- New valve cover and gasket
- Carburettor cover replaced
- The vendor states this is the best TR6 they have driven, with perfect mechanics
- Supplied with valid Polish technical inspection
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