Vehicle Description
1976 Triumph TR6
Offered as an affordable, six-cylinder sports car, the first
Triumph TR6 rolled off the production line in 1968 as a 1969 model.
It's intended target was to rival similar sports cars at the time,
and although most were designed with sleek, curved lines, the TR6
was squared off at both ends, making it stand out from its
competitors. With just a seven year production span, the TR6 grew
to become a true British classic. The frame, engine, running gear,
body tub and doors were similar to the Michelotti-styled TR5 (TR250
in the US). The front and rear of the car was restyled by Karmann
of Germany, though one source claims the new squared-off Kamm tail
design was from an unrelated Michelotti prototype. A new removable
hardtop was designed in-house.
Born in jolly old England and now gracing the South mallway of our
Hallowed Halls we offer for consignment a Triumph TR6 right out of
the 1976 model year. A boxy design, tall tires, long bonnet, short
square boot, rectangular rear lighting, leather seats, a veneer
wood dash, Lucas electrics, Stromberg carburetors and a zippy
6-cylinder engine, all go into making the TR6 a true British
Sportscar.
Exterior
Mostly straight rust-free steel panels with good gaps are drenched
in Russet Brown which is presenting nicely with only minor
inclusions and flaws. The bumpers have their federally mandated
crash absorbers, which look much better than most of what Detroit
was doling out to stay legal. Badging is correct and on the rear of
the car is the quintessential chrome luggage rack. The convertible
top, in black, presents nicely with no tearing, just minor wear and
the plastic rear window is beginning to show the first signs of
hazing. The center hubcaps and trim rings adorn the drilled steel
wheels on all 4 corners and are covered with less than 100 mile red
line tires.
Interior
A wood dash with slight veneer damage stretches across the inside
of the car and is topped by padded black vinyl. Essential
instrumentation is seen in front of the original steering wheel,
and are of course Smiths brand, which was a staple of 1970's
Triumphs. Saddle leather buckets, with just the right amount of age
wear float in a sea of low pile gold carpeting and an adequately
sized storage area is behind these seats. Saddle vinyl door panels
cover the door and are looking just fine with their chrome handles
and obligatory map pockets.
Drivetrain
A lift of the long bonnet reveals a 152ci 6-cylinder in inline
form. It is topped with a pair of Stromberg CDSEVX carburetors and
their accompanying air cleaners. On the back of the mill is a
4-speed manual transmission and putting the power to the ground is
a rear axle weighing in with a 3.80 ratio.
Undercarriage
The frame and underbody are very clean and some surface rust is
present, particularly on the floor pans. A dual exhaust system is
present and snakes its way rearward, ending with a stock style
muffler and Power front disc and rear drum brakes provide the
stopping power. The front suspension is independent, coil springs,
unequal-length A-arms, telescopic shock absorbers, (plus an
anti-roll bar for TR6), and the rear consists of independent coil
spring setup with semi-trailing arms
Drive-Ability
A test drive in this Triumph was a blast from the past as this
writer owned this very same car. This TR6 runs smoothly, although
had to be choked just a bit for smooth idle until the engine warmed
up. The transmission shifted up and down smoothly and the braking
was adequate. Always a snappy handling car, it brought back good
memories. Some wind in your hair, and the throaty exhaust sound
goes a long way to calm the soul.
No invasive rust to be seen, very nice Russet Brown paint, a clean
interior with a nice tear free top, and a 6 popper with dual
Strombergs you are tooling in British style from 1976, courtesy of
Michelotti design. All that's left to say is cracking good show aye
what?
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.
