Vehicle Description
With a brawny six-cylinder engine inside a timelessly styled 2-seat
roadster body, the Triumph TR6 was one of the last great
traditional British roadsters. This nicely restored 1974 Triumph
TR6 is a great-driving finished car and runs every bit as good as
it looks. Offering all the thrills of a 2-seat sports car, it's a
fun, inexpensive way to get into the hobby or a great addition to a
collection of any size. But don't delay, because prices on these
cars are going up by the day!
An evolution of the TR4/TR5 body, the TR6 still manages to have a
unique look all its own, thanks to a redesigned grille and
headlights, as well as a squared-off rear end that gave it an
aggressive, almost muscle car appearance. It manages to look like a
bigger car than it actually is, which is undoubtedly part of the
reason for its sales success in the US. The shiny blue paint suits
the low-slung roadster just fine and looks like it was done not
long ago and to a high driver-quality standard that's better than
most of its peers. The body panels fit well and don't show any
signs of the dreaded British tin worm and after a life of careful
ownership, that shouldn't be a surprise. The bumpers are the
later-style chrome pieces with the rubber overriders, but of all
the manufacturers that had to bend the knee to the US federal
safety standards of the time, Triumph seemed to have done it the
most stylishly. In short, this is a car you will be proud to drive
and show off, and it's an absolute blast on the open road.
Inside, there's no mistaking that the British crafted the black
vinyl interior. Those are newer and very well-finished seat covers,
so they fit right and look exactly how the factory would have done
it and black is a nice contrast to the blue paint, elegant without
being too flashy. With a real wood dashboard full of original
Smiths gauges, it definitely has an Old World feel, and the dash is
free of cracks and blemishes which makes the entire cabin look
fantastic. The stock three-spoke steering wheel begs for a pair of
string-back driving gloves and you'll find that the shifter is a
delight to row through the gears. There's a retro-style AM/FM/AUX
stereo radio in the center stack, but if you're doing things
correctly, you'll seldom use it and just enjoy the sound of the
revving straight 6 under the hood instead. The black convertible
top is in great shape and comes with its accompanying boot cover,
and out back the trunk is very spacious for a 2-seater and nicely
finished.
Mechanically, this slick TR6 is powered by a burly 2.5-liter
inline-six, which provides plenty of power for the featherweight
car. Torque is impressive, especially down low, and it's obvious
that the car was tuned with American enthusiasts in mind. Thanks to
a pair of Stromberg side-draft carburetors and a dual exhaust
system with Pacesetter mufflers, it makes wonderful roadster
sounds, and you'll be downshifting just for the sheer joy of
listening to the engine. The engine bay shows lots of recent work
and is very, very clean, but not so perfect that you won't want to
hit the road on the next sunny summer day. A 4-speed manual
transmission is the perfect dance partner, with a light clutch and
a direct feel to the shifter that snaps through the gears with
ease. The all-independent suspension is surprisingly supple on the
road, and it's aided with power steering and power front disc brake
options making this a car that will tour long distances easily and
still entertain you on a curving mountain road. Adding to the car's
aggressive appearance are original 15-inch wheels wearing correct
Cooker Classics redline tires.
With great performance, wonderful character, and unique looks, this
TR6 has all the right ingredients for a fun summer driver. Finished
in a great color combination, this TR6 is a reasonably-priced way
to have a lot of fun this summer. Call today!