Highlights
- Rebuilt engine, gearbox and suspension
- Popular Tahiti Blue paintwork
- MOT exempt but carries test to May 2025 with no advisories
- Same family ownership since 1992
- Mechanically sorted and regularly serviced
- Older restoration remaining in very good order
The Appeal
Behold the burble. Is there a car this side of an exotic with as distinctive and evocative a soundtrack as a Stag?
That lovely V8 is a big part of the car’s appeal. But with their Italian styling, practical four seater layout and smooth and relaxing character, there is much more to Britain’s home-grown R107 rival.
Good examples, therefore, are in demand. This one has been much-loved, remaining in the same family since 1993. It was restored when they first bought it, the work covering a bare metal respray in popular Tahiti Blue plus an engine rebuild. It has clearly been looked after since, sparingly used and treated to further work such as a gearbox rebuild in 2005. Although MOT exempt for some years it is a mark of the keepers’ care that it has been regularly tested anyway. The current test runs to May 2025 with no advisories.
The enthusiast current keeper is only selling because he has decided he no longer needs two of these great cars. With its refurbished walnut trim, relaxing auto box and tidy condition, this svelte car is ready for weekend drives and road trips.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 12th February 1976
- VIN number confirms this as one of the first cars built in 1976
- Previously green prior to restoration, colour change recorded in August 1992
- Nine registered keepers but these include transfers within same family
- Same family ownership since 1993
- Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Regularly MOT tested with no advisories since 2018
- MOT valid to 28th May 2025 with no advisories
- 51,508 miles showing on test and now on 51,640 miles
- Full restoration in 1993 including bare metal respray covering body, engine bay and boot
- Iinterior trimmed at same time as 1993 restoration
- Good history file of old MOTs, receipts and invoices confirming work summarised below
Receipts for major work including:
- Gearbox reconditioned in 2005
- Reveneering of the burr walnut dashboard in 1985
- New rear brake drums and shoes in 2003
- Reconditioned drive shaft
- Rebuilding front suspension
- New sump gasket
- Electronic ignition
- New fuel pump
- High torque starter motor in 2006
MOT history with recorded mileage:
- 2016: 48,767 miles
- 2017: 49,200 miles
- 2018: 50,035 miles
- 2019: 50,767 miles
- 2020: 51,059 miles
- 2021: 51,101 miles
- Only 500 miles covered since 2021
The Condition
- Popular Tahiti Blue paintwork in good order with bright, polished finish
- There are minor signs of use typical of an older restoration
- Restoration included area beneath the back seat, inside the spare wheel well, the engine bay, the hood cavity behind the back seat, and beneath the car
- The signs of age are mainly limited to bonnet stone chips and a mark on the boot lid
- The photographs highlight the areas to note
- Bodywork presents well with straight panels and generally good condition
- Light bubbling to sill, arch base and door base to note in photographs
- Underside presents well with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Black fabric roof in generally good order with clear rear screen and working zip
- There is a small tear on the hood from being pinched in the frame visible in photos
- Smart factory-correct Mk2 aesthetics including five spoke alloy wheels
- Wheels and matching tyres present well and add to the overall condition
- Interior refurbished during restoration and remains in very good condition
- Black vinyl seats front and rear in good order with front and rear belts fitted
- The vendor advises that the driver’s headrest would benefit from re-foaming
- Lovely burr walnut fascia which has been refurbished and is in great condition
- Switchgear and dials present well and are reported to all work correctly
- Carpets and insulation in good condition
- Fitted with a modern Kenwood CD player
The Mechanics
- Rebuilt 2,997cc Triumph V8 engine in good running order
- Vendor reports that the car ‘runs beautifully’ with no issues to report
- 3spd automatic gearbox which was recondition in 2005
- We are told the gearbox is smooth and changes correctly
- Rebuilt suspension which results in typically Stag comfortable ride
- Manually operated Kenlow fan to assist cool running
- Useful upgrades include electronic ignition and that Kenlow fan
- Good history file of regular servicing and maintenance
- Long list of regular mechanical and running gear improvements listed above
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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