Triumph TR6

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Loud, fast and punchy, the six-cylinder TRs are arguably the most exciting Triumphs ever made and by the time production ended in 1976, the TR6 had become the best-selling Triumph in history with more than 94,000 sold, over 90% of them to the American market.

The early CP-prefix cars developed a quoted 150bhp but this was soon reduced on the CR-prefix cars to meet stringent US emissions requirements. This CR model has the later 125bhp engine but don’t let that put you off – the 150bhp claimed by Triumph was an SAE measurement (without ancillaries) whereas the 125bhp was DIN (as installed with ancillaries) so the actual difference is less than 25bhp and on the road you would be hard pressed to tell one from another, especially as the CR models is widely rated to be less ‘cammy’ with smoother power delivery and more pleasant to drive in town traffic.

As the Heritage Certificate confirms, this TR6 was built in August 1973 and sold to its first owner via Henlys of Manchester in April 1974. Finished in Mimosa Yellow with a black Ambla interior, equipment included overdrive, a heater, static seat belts, head rests and disc wheels.

Notes on file suggest that the bodywork was restored and the engine overhauled in 1985 at 72,500 miles. An invoice from 1988 shows that at 81,365 miles the fuel injection system was overhauled, uprated shock absorbers were fitted all round (Spax adjustable at the front) along with a new exhaust system and a new propshaft UJ. In 1993 the gearbox was rebuilt by TR Bitz of Warrington who also fitted a complete new clutch kit, new front coil springs, plus various minor items.

The last owner bought the car from TR Bitz in 1988 but used it only sparingly before putting it into storage in 1995 where it was to remain for the next 20 years. Finally unearthed in 2015, it has since been thoroughly recommissioned including a replacement petrol tank, new fuel metering unit, new water pump, various pipes and hoses, compression test, a good service and a new battery. The front bumper has also been re-fitted since these photos were taken.

It has an MOT until November 2019 with no advisories recorded and recently completed a 150 mile journey with no problems and is due to be driven some 40 miles to the sale. Eminently presentable as it is, it could be smartened up over the winter if desired. With top examples now selling for over £30k, it looks mighty tempting at the modest guide price suggested.