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.

Dating from January 1974, this particular TR6 has been in the current mature ownership for 21 years, being bought on a whim when the vendor spotted it for sale near his home in 1993, bringing back happy memories of an identical car he had bought new in the early 70s.

Always garaged in his ownership and used on high days and holidays only, it is said to be in good condition throughout and to drive very well. Fitted with working overdrive and a hard top (but no soft top or frame), it also has a stainless steel back box. Due to have a new 6 months’ tax disc in time for the sale, it is MOTd until May 2015 (with no advisories recorded) and is ready for immediate use.