Manufacturer: Triumph Model: TR6 First Registered: 1973 Regi...

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£5,000 - £7,000

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Manufacturer: Triumph
Model: TR6
First Registered: 1973
Registration No: RegNo
Engine No: CR001664HE
Chassis No: CR17490
MOT: May 2013
Colour: Red
Details:
The Triumph TR6 was the ultimate incarnation of the chassis-based Triumph TR series that had begun with the TR2 in 1953. It ran from late 1968 to 1976, just under 95,000 were built, with 91% exported, mainly of course, to the US.

Many saw the TR6 as the last of a breed of hairy-chested British sports cars, and as the only appropriate replacement for the Austin Healey 3000, which had ceased production in 1968. Under the skin, the TR6 is essentially a TR5 PI. The 2.5 litre six-cylinder engine actually traces its roots back to the 803cc 4 cylinder Standard Eight engine, but you would never know from enjoying its sweet-revving exuberance, or its very musical exhaust note. The Lucas Fuel Injection system was configured purely for power, and the TR6’s original 150 bhp was considered to be quite something for a pushrod 2.5 litre in 1969 - it more than matched the output of the 3 litre unit in the last Big Healey. Even the relatively mild European emissions regulations led to a power drop to 124 bhp in 1973, while Americans had to make do with an even more strangled version with twin Stromberg carburettors.

The styling of the TR6 was entrusted to Karmann of Germany, because Michelotti was too busy to take it on. This fact is evident in the more muscular and, some would say, masculine lines of the TR6, when compared to the lighter, Italian touch of the much rarer TR5. The styling and performance obviously appealed, as was demonstrated by the numbers sold.

Offered here is a 1973 example, which is complete with an MoT through to May 2013 and is taxed until February 2013. It has been in the vendors ownership since 2007 and has proved to be a reliable and inexpensive classic to own. The car has been used sparingly, with around 2000 miles being covered per year and has always been stored away through the winter months, in a dry atmosphere.

Finished in Pimento Red with black interior, the car is described as being a sound usable example, which has recently benefited from a new hood. It is said to look and sound good and offers the opportunity to acquire one of these classic Triumphs that can be used and improved.

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Auction Date:
30th Oct 12 at 1:30pm GMT

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