Vehicle Description
1971 Triumph Stag
A Stag from the BL press fleet was used in the filming of the James
Bond film, Diamonds are Forever, in 1971. The film sees Sean
Connery as James Bond taking the Stag across to the continent on
the hovercraft The Princess Margaret, en route to Amsterdam for a
meeting with Tiffany Case played by actress Jill St John. When she
opens the door, rather scantily clad, Bond says: 'That's quite a
nice little nothing you're almost wearing. I approve.' As poor as
the dialogue might sound today, it wasn't the movie's only assault
on the audience's aural sensibilities - the sound effects team
didn't make too much effort with the soundtrack and gave the Stag a
four-cylinder exhaust note!
For consignment, a 2-owner car owned by our consigner since 1973.
33,104 miles are on, and this car presents in very nice condition.
The car is all original save for a new gas tank and radiator. It is
a convertible with a T style roll bar, and this car comes with a
hardtop. A Spitfire on steroids, with more luxury all around. I
say!
Exterior
A double edged pointed spear like styled grille trimmed in chrome
and supporting dual headlights and a triangular orange signal light
in either corner. A nice shiny bumper with vertical push bars is on
the bottom and all this adds up to give the car a unique look.
Steel is very straight, gaps are nicely managed, and a stainless
steel rocker is on the bottom of either side. All steel is bathed
in maroon paint which shows nicely and is believed to be factory
with no rust or inclusions. A black hardtop with a nicely curved
triangular rear window is available to pop on when you need to also
wear your Wellies. On back the Spitfire-esque styling continues
with another double pointed edge spear, edged in chrome complete
with matching spear shaped taillights that slightly wrap around to
the rear quarters. Another shiny bumper with vertical push bars is
nice and sleek and wraps around the quarters as well and a marker
light floats just above. 14 inch wire wheels with octagonal knobbed
hubs are on all 4 corners.
Interior
Sleekly styled black vinyl door panels sporting sloping downward
long armrests and a shiny actuator along with a front mounted pouch
greet us upon entry. Nice high and wide bucket seats with some tuck
and roll inserts and smooth bolsters all in black vinyl make up the
front passenger's chairs. For the back a curved and undulating seat
rear bench is in and offers up room for two more, albeit tight on
the legroom front. Black carping floods the floors. Upfront a wood
dash front houses the quintessential Smiths gauges. In the center
is a BL AM/FM radio, temp sliders with an ash receptacle and this
seamlessly meets up with a console that has the T shift lever and
power window toggles. A wood insert is surrounded by padded black
vinyl on the sides. In front of the passenger is a glovebox and an
eyeball vent in the corner.
Drivetrain
Looking quite industrial and very clean and cast metallic we see
the 2997cc V8. It is fed from the top with dual 1-barrel 175CD
carbs that are tilted on an angle with wide cast intake tubes
snaking their way into the mill. TRIUMPH badged valve covers and a
silver cast air intake covering are also seen. On the back is a
Borg Warner 3-speed automatic transmission.
Undercarriage
The ribbed floor pans and framing is solid. Tubular exhaust is
showing some invasive rust near the tail pipes. Independent
suspension is all around and power front disc brakes are upfront
and power drums on back. Dual cherry bomb exhaust is in the center
flanking an H pipe setup which works its way around the
driveshaft.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, smooth idle and taking off is no problem as is
running at cruising speed. Good handling and braking were
experienced. Note the turn signals are in-op, as is the heater
blower.
A very nicely preserved original version of the Stag owned since
almost new from our consigner who cared for the car, and always had
it inspected. 5 years ago, a new convertible top was put on, and
routine maintenance was all that needed to be done. Snap it up! And
despite its name for women too!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
