Vehicle Description
Act now, because this may be one of the last chances you have to
buy a clean TR6 for under $25 grand. Prices have been inching up
steadily on these awesome little roadsters, and this one-owner 1976
Triumph TR6 makes it easy to understand why. With a brawny
inline-six, fantastic styling, and timeless charm, the TR6 is on
the verge of becoming an A-list collectable.
With a classic look augmented by a few smart upgrades, this is
British sports car distilled to its purest form. Not fully
restored, but beautifully maintained and upgraded as needed, the
result is a bright red roadster with great lines and a ton of
charisma. The TR6 might be the most handsome of all the Triumph
TR-series roadsters, and although it's merely an updated version of
the TR4, the styling updates came together just right and the car
is ideally proportioned with great style. The paint is '70s bright
and in decent condition, although a professional buff would really
wake it up, and it has a single pinstripe to highlight the little
kick-up behind the door. It has a sporting look beyond merely "cute
roadster" and that's likely why these cars are appreciating so
rapidly. It also features the traditional blacked-out tail panel
and big chrome bumpers with the rubber over-riders as required by
the feds, but they look right today. This really is a great looking
car.
Settle yourself behind the wheel and you'll discover it's also a
great driving car. You'll discover the joys of minimalism when
you're in it, as the car seems to fit you like clothing and there's
very little insulation between you and the driving experience.
Nicely preserved black buckets offer good support for sporting
driving, and the pedals are ideally placed for heel-and-toe
shifting. That dashboard is genuine wood and filled with lovely
Smiths gauges that are elementally British. A wood-rimmed steering
wheel dances in your hands during aggressive driving, letting you
know exactly what the front wheels are doing and the 4-speed shifts
neatly, although the engine makes so much torque it's often
unnecessary. There's even a decent amount of trunk space for a
weekend trip and an AM/FM head unit for entertainment along the
way. The black convertible top is in decent condition and stows
easily, and if you're doing it right, you'll only need it for
emergencies.
The reason for the top-down driving is the engine, which has one of
the most wonderful exhaust notes this side of an Aston-Martin. The
2.5 liter inline six is plenty potent in the lightweight roadster
and thanks to proper maintenance all its life, this one runs like
it should. Twin carburetors inhale through a factory air filter
assembly and the condition of all the little parts, clamps, wiring,
and fasteners suggest someone has always loved this car. It's not
detailed for show, but there's plenty of recent service work and
you can't argue with how it runs. The aforementioned 4-speed shifts
beautifully and thanks to a new clutch, action is light so you'll
feel right at home within a few miles of getting behind the wheel.
The all-independent suspension is a pleasant surprise on a car in
this price range and the exhaust system sounds spectacular a full
bore. Minilite alloy wheels are always right on a British roadster,
and the 185R15 Michelin redline radials are very much like what it
would have worn originally.
This TR6 is fully sorted, and has been owned by an experienced
enthusiast, so it works as it should and is a delight to drive.
Call today!
