Triumph TR6

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Triumph revitalised its classic TR range in 1968 and introduced the Karmann-styled TR6. Sharp, clean and fresh, the TR6 sported a more aggressive body with revised front and rear end styling although the centre section remained the same as the TR4 and TR5.

For the UK market, the straight-six fuel-injected 150bhp 2,498cc engine also carried over from the previous TR5 model, although from 1973 it was changed for a milder 125bhp unit to meet stricter emissions regulations. In full-fat 150bhp form it could sprint to 60mph in 8.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 120mph.

Widely regarded as the last of the proper TRs, it had potent front disc brakes, independent front suspension and a very sporting ride. Inside was a very pleasant place to sit with pile carpets on floors and boot, plush-looking bucket seats, a lovely wooden dashboard and a full complement of instrumentation. A huge sales success, more than 94,000 TR6s were built (90% of them for the US market), before it was replaced by the much softer TR7 in 1975.

This particular car is an original UK market model that was first registered in June 1973. A desirable overdrive gearbox model, it was treated to much expenditure in 2008-09 with many bills on file. This included an engine rebuild when a Chris Wittor performance camshaft was fitted along with a rebuilt Lucas distributor, a new high performance starter motor and a new water pump.

Other work included new uprated springs, new driveshaft assembly, uprated anti-roll bar link, new brake servo and brake discs and new interior door trim panels. The car has only covered around 4,000 miles since the work was carried out. More recently it has also had a new black mohair hood, a new steering rack, rebuilt differential and new trunnions. Said to drive very well, it is due to have a fresh MOT in time for the sale.