1970 | Triumph TR 6

22,071

• Three owners from new
• Fully restored and featuring TR5 engine

The Triumph TR6 was manufactured for seven years from 1969 and by the time production came to an end in July 1976, it was the best-seller of the TR range. The bodywork closely resembled that of the previous model, the Triumph TR5, but the front and rear were squared off and all TR6s featured inline six-cylinder engines. For the US market, the engine was fitted with carburettors whilst, for other world markets including the UK, the TR6 was fitted with fuel-injection. It featured a four-speed manual gearbox, independent rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, 15" wheels and tyres, pile carpet on the floors and boot, bucket seats and a full complement of instruments. In total 94,619 TR6's were built of which 86,249 were sold overseas and only 8,370 were sold in the UK.

This lovely example of a UK right hand drive home market TR6 with factory overdrive is presented in Triumph Royal Blue with a contrasting red leather trim and red soft top. Our vendor has owned the car since 2002 having purchased it from the second owner, he then had the car restored in 2009. Upon purchasing, the previous owner informed our vendor that he used to have a TR5 and a TR6 but had written off the TR5, he decided to keep the engine from the TR5 as it performed so well and put it in the TR6. The TR5 engine (CP908E) remains in 901 DPH today and has covered just 22,071 miles since restoration. Recent works include an overdrive and gearbox rebuild in 2023 and the car in our vendors 23 years ownership has always been garaged.

Unsurprisingly, being only a three-owner car, there is a very good history file including Heritage Certificate which alludes to the number 901 DPH having been with the car from new, it also shows the car was originally Saffron Yellow before our vendor decided to change the colour during the restoration to a striking Triumph Royal Blue with red combination. Our vendor states it is absolute joy to drive with the overdrive performing as it should but due to a property purchase the car needs to find a new home. Low ownership, fully restored with the desirable TR5 engine combined with overdrive gearbox, this handsome TR6 would be a joy to own this summer and for many to come. Consigned by Mathew Priddy