Vehicle Description
For the true British sports car experience, it's hard to beat a
TR6. Stuffing a big inline-six cylinder under the hood does wonders
for performance, and it makes lovely sounds out on the open road.
At the same time, the TR6 retains that old world charm that even
the Miata wasn't able to duplicate despite years of scientific
research. No, there's just something special about British
craftsmanship and a car with a real wood dashboard.
This 1976 Triumph TR6 has been restored all out of proportion to
its value. Someone spent quite a bit more than the asking price to
make it look this good, but given the way these have been slowly
inching up, perhaps the investment was warranted. The dark blue
exterior is handsome and conservative, and looks the way a sporting
two-seater should with handsome cut-down doors, a long bonnet, and
that trademark upright windshield. The sheetmetal is in excellent
condition, clean and straight and wearing a nothing beyond what the
factory intended. The paint has a gloss that seems right for a
vintage British roadster and you can see the quality throughout as
the door jambs and inner fenders are just as nice as the bodywork.
Other details like the early-style chrome bumpers, correct Union
Jack emblems on the quarters, and the instantly-recognizable
taillights are in great shape.
Most TR6s received basic black interiors, but we think the gray
upholstery in this one gives it a very upscale and modern look. The
patterns are correct and the lighter color will certainly make it
more comfortable for top-down motoring. Add in the drop-dead
gorgeous walnut dashboard that's been refinished well beyond the
factory standard, plus a set of handsome Smiths white-on-black
instruments, and this car starts to look like it's worth every
penny of the asking price. There is an original AM/FM radio, but we
suspect that you'll enjoy the soundtrack of the brawny six-cylinder
engine even more than music. All the gauges are working, the carpet
isn't faded, and there's a bit of storage behind the seats that
supplements the modest trunk out back. British roadsters were never
famous for their foul weather capabilities, but this car offers a
new black vinyl folding top with distinctive three-element rear
window that's a TR6 hallmark, as well as a nicely finished trunk
that's got decent storage space.
You can follow the blue paint under the hood, where you'll be
delighted to see a neatly trimmed engine bay. The big 2.5 liter
inline-six is smartly dressed with a finned valve cover and a pair
of side-draft carburetors, all surrounded by that beautiful blue
paint that makes a fine backdrop. It fires easily and idles
properly, and out on the open road, you'll be tempted to run it up
to redline in every single gear just to hear the muscular six sing
its baritone song. The carbs have been properly tuned and
synchronized, delivering a smooth flow of power with no stumbling
or flat spots, and the 4-speed gearbox has an overdrive unit, so
this is a fantastic high-speed sports car. Lots of new gear
underneath, including fresh shocks and a true dual exhaust system,
plus zero rust and a new exhaust system, means you can own this TR6
with confidence. Period-correct Minilite wheels are an awesome
choice, and they carry right-sized 205/70/15 Michelin radials.
Complete with build receipts and manuals, this is by far the finest
TR6 we've ever featured. And where else can you get a six-cylinder
2-seat British roadster for the price of a used Honda? Call
today!