Vehicle Description
1974 Triumph TR6 Roadster
"The world was about to be hit with the first oil price shock of
the early '70s, which impacted the UK in the form of a devastating
house price slump, devalued wages, and what economists call
"stagflation," where even politicians folderol made no difference
to the prosperity and wellbeing of the nation. Fripperies such as
TR sports cars were the last thing on people's minds, though in
America, where the oil price impact was less and folks struggled to
keep their hands in their pockets, the TR6 did well." Hagerty.com,
August 2023 "In Defense of the Triumph TR6"
For consignment, a 1974 Triumph TR6 roadster with a title verified
45,343 actual miles, in a stunning shade of blue, and coming to the
buyer with a matching accessory hardtop along with the standard
canvas top. This is a clean little Brit, presentable for show, but
also representing a great driver.
Exterior
It's called French Blue, but it could easily be a more British
name, which is a light blue with a subtle chalk undertone. This
fantastic hue is a great match for the black components of the
exterior which include the rear fascia, the grille, the enormous
bumperettes, and the canvas top. Tri-colored tail lights latch on
to the rear corner and present side markers while the flat deck lid
creates a smooth plane for the air to flow from. Single headlights
in front flank large amber markers below and bear rounded fender
tops that lift from the hood, creating a graceful undulation across
the width of the front. 15-inch wheels carry TR6 text on the center
caps and wide beauty rings that give the wheels depth. A Union Jack
decal with TR6 is on each rear quarter panel providing a bit more
red to the sea of smooth blue on this roadster. There's some
discoloration on a horizontal surface and a couple of tears in the
plastic window of the top, but the remainder of paint and metal are
in great condition.
Interior
Simple, intact, black vinyl door panels fill the inner door with
the driver's side showing just a bit of looseness. Inside, the high
backed black vinyl seats are in fantastic shape and are adorned
with head restraints and a horizontal stitched pattern on the
inserts. Patina coats the metal spokes of the steering wheel which
fronts a wood dashboard that spans the width and appears to have
been cut from one tree. It houses the gauges, indicator lights,
knobs, switches, and of course, the glove box and it all looks very
clean. The center stack contains an AM/FM radio and you'll have to
reach behind the wood handled shifter to change the channel. Low
pile black carpet covers the floor in good condition and continues
to the cargo shelf behind the seats. The trunk is lined with
plastic walls and a rubber mat and is relatively clean.
Drivetrain
A driver quality but clean 2498cc inline 6 cylinder is under the
hood, fed fuel by dual Zenith Stromberg carburetors and set into
motion with a 4-speed manual transmission that sends power to the
rear wheels and 3.80 gears. The miniature brake booster means that
power brakes are onboard with discs in front and drums in the
rear.
Undercarriage
Driver quality here as well with surface rust on many surfaces,
some drops of oil in front and a decent amount on the rear
differential. Surface rust coats the dual exhaust as well, which
enters a stock style muffler before exiting as two and heading out
back. Suspension consists of coil springs in front and semi
trailing arms with coil springs in back and both ends are
independent.
Drive-Ability
This low mileage British roadster doesn't disappoint with go kart
like handling, quick shifts, and a comfortable cabin. The car
tracks straight, looks great, and has plenty of acceleration that
is sufficient enough to elicit smiles from both occupants. All of
the functional items on board work as intended and we row this Brit
back to the mall so it can take its rightful place on the floor.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
In a weird twist of near fate, the last TR6 was produced on July
14, 1976, just ten days after the Bicentennial during which we
celebrated our independence from England. Well, it's time to
reunite and do so with this venerable Triumph TR6. Low miles, two
tops, and well sorted, this car is ready for patriotic Americans to
take the wheel and declare your own, fun filled independence. That
said, we're not against repatriating this vehicle and sending it to
Great Britain if the buyer resides in the UK!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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