1972 | Triumph TR 6

The Triumph TR6 was produced between 1969-1976 and was the best-seller of the TR range built by Triumph when production ended in July 1976, however this record was then surpassed by the angular TR7. In total 94,619 TR6's were built 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 Triumph TR5 but the front and rear were squared off and all TR6's featured inline six-cylinder engines. For the US market the engine was fitted with carburettors, for other world markets including the UK TR6 was fitted with fuel-injection. The Lucas mechanical fuel injection system helped the UK specification TR6 produce 150bhp at the model introduction. The TR6 featured a four-speed manual transmission and an optional overdrive unit for spirited driving. TR6 also featured independent rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, 15-inch wheels and tyres, pile carpet on the floors and boot, bucket seats, and a full complement of instrumentation. Braking was accomplished by disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.

Originally registered on 14th August 1972, this TR6 has a CP chassis number defining this as a 150bhp example. Photographic evidence of a full body rebuild is in the history file, clearly this Triumph has benefitted from significant time and financial investment. More recent work includes new suspension bushes, new shock absorbers front and rear, brake calipers and hoses, drop link arms and steering rack bushes. Described by the vendor as driving with no known faults and presenting extremely well, this Triumph TR6 still runs on the original Lucas fuel injection system, but with the added benefit of of having had the Bosch fuel pump upgrade fitted. Supplied with a V5C registration document together with a history folder, the iconic TR6 is one of the greatest British sportscars manufactured. Consigned by Stewart Banks.

Lot details
Year: 1972
Make: Triumph
Model: TR6
Registration: MGT 6L
Chassis No: CP0766030
Engine No: CP07663HE
Mileage: 75,548


* Original UK supplied right hand drive example

* Photographic evidence of body rebuild