Vehicle Description
The 1970 Triumph TR6 combines a lively six-cylinder motor, fully
independent suspension, and a full interior. It's all part of the
ideal European driving experience. Best of all, the detailed
restoration work has already been done on this one, so you're
looking at a turn-key smile machine.
While all classic British roadsters are attractive, the sleek red
seen on this one seems to perfectly convey sportiness and
sophistication all in the first glance. This car has only gone
about 200 miles since its full restoration, and so the red has a
terrific luster... which is exactly what you want on a
sunshine-friendly droptop. The design was a continued evolution of
the TR series, but now it had more muscular fender lines. And there
was also no mistaking its heritage with a flat Kamm-back treatment
that was also seen on the larger Triumphs of the day. But what
you'll really love about this one are the details. The panels have
a clean and crisp look. The form-hugging chrome bumpers are a
hallmark of the earlier TR6s, and so they shine bright. And the
minilite wheels have that iconic look of a classic European sports
car.
The interior is another hallmark of the great British roadster,
which is why it's nice to see so much invested in the restoration.
The dashboard, steering wheel, and shift knob all have that feeling
craftsmanship with the real wood application. Plus, the full set of
Smiths gauges really lets you know you're driving a European sports
machine. The full black package on the high-back bucket seats,
plush carpeting, taut door panels, and added roll bar looks great
against the exterior red. And for those times when you get caught
out in a little rain, there are rollup windows and a snug-fitting
black vinyl folding roof to keep the weather out.
The TR6 is coveted for having one of the most substantial
powerplants of the British roadsters. It has a 2.5-liter inline-six
back by dual Stromberg carburetors. You can tell plenty was
invested here, because of the crisp setup. Not only was this
rebuilt during the restoration, but also there are newer pieces,
right down to details like the air box, plug wires, and hoses. It's
this kind of big investment that yields a strong motor that loves
to fire on the first crank. And when you get out on the road, the
upgraded five-speed manual transmission means an extra gear and
better ratios to take full advantage of this strong powerhouse.
Take the long way home, and you'll instantly fall in love with the
way the power front disc brakes, upgraded sport tires, and sport
suspension all come together in this lightweight roadster. And take
some time to view this in the undercarriage photos. There you'll
see one of the cleanest representations of this fully-independent
setup around.
Complete with owner's manual and build receipts, there was a solid
investment here to give you a cut-above classic. So if you're
looking for the best in vintage British motoring, call today!