Vehicle Description
In 1968 Triumph introduced the latest edition in their long-running
line of "TR" roadsters. The TR6 replaced the stopgap TR5/TR250,
sharing much of the older car's underpinnings, and while not
entirely new, the TR6 looked fresh and modern thanks to its heavily
revised styling. Saving on development costs, much of the TR5's
Michelotti-designed body shell carried over, though it was
extensively reworked with new front and rear clips, reportedly
designed by Karmann. Power came from a 2.5-litre OHV inline-six,
also shared with the earlier model. Home market TR6s made upwards
of 150 horsepower thanks to Lucas P.I. mechanical fuel injection,
putting the TR6 in the "junior E-Type" league. However, the complex
system was finicky and difficult to set up correctly, so, in the
interest of reliability, North American models relied on proven
Stromberg carburetors, which were far simpler to tune to meet
emissions regulations. Regardless of specification, the six had
ample torque and a glorious soundtrack, propelling the light and
nimble roadster along with ease. It quickly earned its place as a
quintessential British roadster boasting iconic styling and real
motorsports pedigree in an affordable package. Showing just 7,378
miles from new, this 1971 TR6 is one of the best-preserved, most
original examples we've ever encountered. Presented in the
attractive shade of Saffron over New Tan upholstery, this
unmolested TR6 is offered in time-warp original condition.
According to the BMIHT Certificate, this car was completed on
December 7th, 1970, and despatched to the North American market via
British Leyland Motors Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida, about one
month later. Options included the Saffron paint, tan trim, black
vinyl hood, heater, black tonneau cover, and other minor fittings.
It obviously lived a tranquil and pampered life, averaging fewer
than 150 miles per year over the past 50 years. The original paint
is exceptionally well-preserved with a glossy and consistent finish
quality. A few minor imperfections (such as the hastily applied
adhesive in the door jamb) reflect British Leyland's somewhat
indifferent attitude toward build quality but highlight this car's
exceptional originality. It has the correct TR6 decals on the rear
flanks and the matte-black treatment on the Kamm tail panel. As a
1971 model, this car features the desirable and attractive slim
chrome bumpers instead of the ungainly rubber overriders of later
US cars. It rides on factory-correct styled-steel wheels with
bright alloy beauty rings, and remarkably, theoriginalGoodyear G800
redline radials. Lamps, lenses, and exterior trim pieces are all in
superb well-preserved original condition. It still wears the
original badge from Tune Motors, a long-standing imported car
dealer in Nashville, Tennessee, still in business today. Opening
the driver's door reveals details like the protective plastic
covering that was never removed from the door panel, pointing to
the obsessive nature of this car's first owner. The brown carpets
are excellent, and the tan vinyl seat covers look virtually
box-fresh. Details like the matte-finish wood dash, crystal-clear
Smiths instruments, original shift knob, and factory radio are all
like-new. Accompanying the car is the original owner's manual with
stamped metal warranty card, spare wheel, jack, tonneau cover, and
tan top boot cover. The 2.5-litre inline-six is the original
matching-numbers unit per the Heritage Certificate. Like the rest
of this car, it is authentically detailed and virtually
all-original. It wears the proper Stromberg carbs, correct airbox,
emissions vacuum tubing, and the correct green coolant hoses
affixed with wire-type clamps. The plating, finishes, and hardware
are all completely standard and in superb order. Because the TR6
has always been relatively affordable, mechanically simple, and
such a delight to toss around on a twisty road, many of them were
run hard and put away wet. TR6s were used as everything from daily
drivers to weekend race cars, and many were crashed, customized, or
neglected by bargain hunters; and most TR6s that survive today have
been restored at least once. This extraordinary Triumph TR6 is a
benchmark of originality and a genuine collector-quality example
for the dedicated connoisseur. Offers welcome and trades considered
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