Highlights
- Very tidy and much-loved USA-specification LHD TR6
- Dark blue paintwork with red coachline and matching Redline tyres
- Current keeper since 1991 who bought it in Indiana
- Chassis recently inspected and repaired by TR specialist CTM Botley
- Recent gearbox overhaul, service and new brake servo
- Brand new mohair top and colour-matched seat covers included
- Always garaged by current long term keeper
The Appeal
The TR6 was the Karmann-tweaked final flourish for Triumph’s brawny sports car bruiser, the car from over here that did rather well over there. As this car proves - it is a USA LHD model that the vendor acquired in 1991 whilst living in Indiana. He loved it so much that he brought it back with him when he returned to the UK in 2011.
Smartly finished in blue with white racing stripe and red pinstripes that match the Redline tyres, it is in remarkably good condition and presents well in the usual areas you will likely want to check on these cars. The chassis has been checked and remedied recently by TR specialist CTM Botley.
We are told that the engine was rebuilt shortly before the vendor acquired the car. The gearbox has been recently rebuilt. Other notable maintenance highlights from the last few years include new brake service, alternator, and servicing work. The car has been little used since 2023 but carefully garaged.
The vendor has provided an honest assessment of the car and tells us that the vinyl hood requires replacement and the blue vinyl seats need new covers.
With its reliable twin-carb set up and LHD layout, this car would be ideal for continental touring. Whatever you choose to do, we hope it finds a buyer as enthusiastic and committed to it as the current keeper.
The vendor says:
“It’s been a while for me, but the care is really fun to dive, it's a head turner. I have been reluctant to sell it but realise it needs to go to someone who appreciates it and is prepared to do the specified work on it.”
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1974 in USA
- Purchased by current owner in 1991 in Indiana, USA
- Shipped to the UK when owner returned
- First UK registered September 2011
- Single registered UK keeper
- Always garaged since purchase by current keeper
- Used every summer until 2 years ago
- Owner stopped driving due to increasing mobility problems
- Original, unmodified vehicle
- Chassis recently inspected and remedied by CTM Botley, the Triumph specialist
- Engine rebuilt shortly prior to purchase
- VIN number CF21523U confirms car as a 1974-built carburettor car
- Recent gearbox overhaul, servicing, new brake servo and replacement alternator
The Condition
- Bodywork appears in smart condition for its age and presents well in usual TR check areas
- These include arches, sills and door bottoms
- Panels appear to fit well including the doors which show good and generally even shut lines
- Finished in Royal Blue with white central stripe and red waistline stripes
- Fitted with redline tyres to deep dish factory steel wheels
- USA specification car with larger front and rear bumpers
- Vinyl soft top has 2 small rips in the top rear
- Vendor describes interior as ‘untidy’ but this largely relates to the seats
- Fitted with blue seats and carpets to match exterior
- Driver's seat needs repadding and dash surround could be improved
- Chassis rewelded by TR chassis specialist CTM Botley and said to be solid condition
- Chrome rear luggage rack fitted
- Original radio retained
- Front spoiler and roll hoop fitted
The Mechanics
- USA specification 2.5L straight six Triumph engine delivering around 125bhp
- Reliable twin SU carburettor set up
- 4-speed manual transmission with no overdrive
- Gearbox rebuilt since car returned to UK
- Regularly serviced during current keeper’s tenure
- Recnet new brake servo and alternator
- Vendor states that car starts and runs well
- He reports a little bit of gear chatter
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