1974 | Triumph TR 6

Lot details

Year: 1974
Make: Triumph
Model: TR6
Registration: RUF 971M
Chassis No: CF23849U
Engine No: CF21836UE
Mileage: 68110
•: Triple Weber carburettors and fast road camshaft
•: Manual with overdrive

The Triumph TR6 was produced between 1969 and 1976 and, by the time production ended in July 1976, it was the best-seller of the TR range. In total 94,619 TR6s were manufactured of which 86,249 were sold overseas and only 8,370 were sold in the UK. The bodywork closely resembled that of the previous model, the TR5, but the front and rear were squared off and all TR6s featured inline six-cylinder engines. The TR6 featured a four-speed manual transmission and an optional equipment overdrive unit was a desirable feature because it gave drivers close-gearing for spirited driving whilst remaining an excellent touring car for open motorways. It also featured 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 instrumentation. Braking was provided by disc brakes at the front and rear drum brakes.

This 1974 British built example of the Triumph TR6 was delivered new to Southern California, where it spent its first 20 years before being repatriated to the UK. The climate, of course, contributing to its now excellent condition. Having been treated to a full professional re-paint the condition is lovely. Benefitting from working overdrive, triple Weber carburettors, a fast road camshaft, all new push rods, tubular manifold, straight-through exhaust system and the revered Revington clutch release bearing this car also performs very well. Interior details include a new soft top and full carpet set, outside stainless steel bumpers and wheel embellishers on recently refurbished original wheels finish the classic look. Supplied with a new MoT our vendor declares she is read for the fast road, indeed the carburettors were recently tuned on the rolling road dyno and readings showed it was producing a genuine 154 BHP with print out. Consigned by Mathew Priddy