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1975 Triumph TR6 Roadster (Please note: If you happen to be viewing
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GarageKeptMotors.) The TR6 is not just a great car, but a sound
investment.... -Petrolicious, May 2014, Why the Triumph TR6 is a
Collectible The Petrolicious quote above is just one of many
endorsements of the Triumph TR6 from the automotive press. Here's
another, from Hemmings Motor News in 2006: Although most cars
require years of collective nostalgic reflection to earn
collectible status, the Triumph TR6 was considered a modern classic
throughout its entire 1969 to 1976 production run, a distinction
that it still holds today. The TR6 was, and still is, a definitive
statement of the post-WWII British sports car. In the 40s, American
GIs had fallen in love with the 2-seat MGs, Austin Healys, and
Jaguars they discovered when they landed in England. The open-air,
lightweight, sports cars were unlike anything they'd left behind in
the states. Piloting these quick, floor-shifted, fun automobiles
along the country lanes and the cobblestones of narrow city streets
was addictive. When the war ended, it wasn't long before the demand
for the cars erupted in America where no domestic model at the time
came close to matching the British sports car feel. That allure
still holds today, and the TR6 is a popular choice for delivering
those period thrills in a solidly built, reliable, easy-to-maintain
automobile. The particular looks of the TR6 versus earlier TR
models help make these later cars more desirable. Commenting on the
updated looks and best-of-both-worlds result, Hemmings noted: A
clever and comprehensive facelift by the Karmann works in West
Germany... altered the front and rear ends of the TR4 design,
reshaping them in a squarer, more integrated styling theme. The
resulting TR6 was a car that looked wider and very modern, yet
aside from varying seat designs, its passenger compartment, inner
stampings and mechanicals were virtually unchanged. Offered here in
an appealing combination of Carmine red over black leather is a
well maintained TR6 produced near the end of the model's seven-year
production run. It's one of just 9,113 assembled in 1975. From its
large front chin spoiler, to the angled Union Jack/TR6 appliques on
its rear fenders, the car shows beautifully; it begs to be driven.
Top-down or top-up, the car's sportiness is evident in its styled
steel wheels, red-stripe tires, blacked-out rear fascia, signature
low profile and wide stance, roll bar, and of course, its two-seat
arrangement. From behind the steering wheel, nothing compares to a
TR6. The solid wood dash (including the glove-box door),
driver-centric, full Smiths gauge arrangement, Triumph-branded
4-speed shifter, and close-quarters seating with ventilated leather
upholstery are true to the British definition of sports car. (The
modern Sony audio head unit here ensures enjoyable entertainment on
any trip.) The car's front-hinged hood opens to reveal a tidy
compartment showcasing the 2.5-liter straight-six engine with its
twin, side-mounted carburetors producing 101 horsepower and capable
of propelling the car to a top speed of 109 mph. Hemmings commented
on the resulting performance of the engine saying its ...throaty
exhaust note and torquey demeanor offered the illusion of great
speed. Underneath the car, there is surface rust from use as
commonly found among similar-age TR6 models. There is no evident
body-panel rust. We encourage in-person inspections of this car at
our Grand Rapids, Michigan showroom. Please get in touch for an
appointment, and feel free to email or call us with any questions
you might have. This is a British sports car to be driven on everyt