Vehicle Description
Offered from a private collection, this Triumph Stag was registered
during the last year of manufacture and is presented in exemplary
condition. The collector had a passion for acquiring motor cars and
taking them to the highest standards. Such was this passion, that
the gentleman employed two full time specialists to restore and
fettle motor cars solely on his behalf. The project began in
February, 2006 with the purchase of this Triumph. All ancillary
parts were removed; including the engine and gearbox, whilst the
bodywork was then stripped back to bare metal externally with any
areas of corrosion cut out and replaced with new metal.� The
coachwork was then refinished in its original colour of Triumph
colour code 19 White. During this period, a new set of carpets,
hood and wheels were fitted. In 2015, the gentleman moved within
the same village and the car was then registered in his wife's
name. An extensive file shows receipts for parts and works that do
include an engine rebuild in 2002 with the mileage recorded at
46,554 and that relates to only just over 4,000 miles completed
since that rebuild.� The tyres, although with excellent tread, have
recently been replaced due to their age; in all, no expense has
been spared to maintain this Triumph Stag to the high level
displayed today. On inspection, the coachwork is excellent, both on
top and upon the undersides with excellent panel gaps adding to the
feel of quality this particular Stag possesses. The interior is
inviting, the original seats showing little or no sign of wear or
sagging. The woodwork is unblemished and, of course, as previously
mentioned, the carpets are as new. On a recent test, the Triumph
started easily and soon settled to a smooth idle, the lovely V8
burble providing the sound track. On the road, the Stag's
suspension and steering felt tight and responsive whilst the
automatic gearbox changed ratios smoothly and quickly.� This is a
UK registered Triumph Stag that comes with an MoT test certificate
with no advisories, valid until July 2018 and the history includes
the aforementioned receipts, an owner's manual and an interesting
letter from a previous owner dated 8th July, 2004.� The model was
designed as a luxury four seat sports car with the benefit of being
powered by Triumph's own three litre V8 power unit. Come 1977, the
early reliability problems had been dealt with and today, with an
excellent owner's club and specialist spares and maintenance back
up, these 1970s sports tourers are ideal for fast and comfortable
touring whilst being easily maintained. We encouraged you to view
both the history file and this motor car in the flesh, as we
believe that this is one of the finest examples available today.
For sale by auction on Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at
Brooklands, Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey,
Call 01753 639170