Lot number | 195 |
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Hammer value | £10,000 |
Description | Triumph Stag |
Registration | MVL 845J |
Year | 1971 |
Colour | White |
Engine size | 2,997 cc |
Chassis No. | LD1156 |
Engine No. | LF2039HE |
Sold between 1970 and 1978, the Michelotti-styled Triumph Stag was designed to be a gentleman's sports tourer to compete head-on with rivals like the Mercedes SL.
A full four-seater, it was powered by an all-new Triumph-designed 2,997cc V8 engine that produced 145bhp, sufficient to propel the car to a heady 115mph with a wonderfully woofly exhaust note. With independent suspension all round, front disc brakes, power steering and a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic gearbox, it had sophisticated road manners and has always ranked as one of Britain’s most popular classic cars.
First registered in March 1971, this particular Stag has been in the current ownership since 1986 and has clearly led a very sheltered life to date, being owned by a succession of Stag enthusiasts. Apart from a quality repaint some years ago, the car is said to be wholly original with no signs of any previous welding and it still looks remarkably fresh today, the underside being almost as clean and tidy as the topside.
The current owner had the engine and gearbox fully rebuilt by marque specialist EJ Ward of Leicester some years ago and it has only covered a few hundred miles since, outings being mainly restricted to the MOT station and the occasional local show. A new hood has also been fitted along with a brand new set of alloy wheels with a new set of correct Michelin tyres. It also benefits from a full stainless steel exhaust system and recalibrated dash instruments.
Said to drive beautifully, it comes with tax and MOT until March 2014 and is surely one of the best-preserved Stags you could ever wish to find.