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Triumph TR6

Triumph TR6

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Lot number 88
Hammer value N/S (est. £18,000 - £20,000)
Description Triumph TR6
Registration JYC 426K
Year 1972
Colour Red
Engine size 2,498 cc
Chassis No. CP.760060
Engine No. CP.75935HE
Documents TBC

Sharp, clean and ruggedly handsome, the TR6 looked far more modern than the TR roadsters of old and proved a huge hit with the sporting driver of the early 1970s.

Restyled in 1969 by Karmann of Osnabruck, the TR6 gained a full-width nose and a squared-off tail. Under the new skin, the chassis remained basically the same as its independently-rear-suspended TR5 predecessor but handling was improved courtesy of wider wheels and a front anti-roll bar.

The 150bhp 2.5-litre Lucas fuel-injected straight-six power unit was 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 USA.

They continue to enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide today, with an excellent network of spare parts and restoration specialists.

This 1972 model is one of the 10% that stayed in the UK and was built as a RHD model. Its CP chassis and engine reference show it is the full-power 150bhp version and is described by the vendor as ‘a real peach’. It has been in his ownership for the last eight years.

He has fitted new sills and treated it to a respray by Hereford Lowbake. That was some time ago and it still looks good.

Over the years he has removed the engine, repainted it and fitted new core plugs, added a new alternator, engine bay trim kit around the radiator and fitted a Kenlowe fan to a brand-new radiator. He has also changed the troublesome fuel pump with a Bosch unit – a common and successful upgrade.

In addition, it has had a new clutch, clutch master cylinder and servo, a sweet-sounding stainless exhaust and stainless bumpers.

The inside retains its ‘old school’ walnut dash and Motolita steering wheel, but now has new door cards, a fresh full carpet set including the boot, new boot trim and a new hood.

Sitting on a set of wire wheels, there are 12 old MOTs on file and the car has had five keepers according to the log book, although the last keeper change is listed as 2002.

The vendor says that the engine is nice and lusty, pulls well and that the overdrive is sweet. This is a car which really is crying out for some regular use.

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