Lot details Registration No: XEL725K Chassis No: CP542670 Mot Expiry: Feb 2008
Introduced in 1968 as a replacement for the outgoing TR250 / TR5 PI models, the Triumph TR6 proved a strong seller on both sides of the Atlantic. Crisply styled, its smooth flowing lines and Kamm tail hid a rigid cruciform braced chassis equipped with all-round independent coil-sprung suspension, disc / drum brakes and rack and pinion steering. Powered by a refined 2498cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed plus overdrive manual transmission, it was deceptively fast with contemporary road testers recording 0-60mph in 8.2 seconds and a 121mph top speed. Writing in 1969, Autocar magazine went as far as to comment that "Even if the Austin-Healey 3000 had not been dropped, the TR6 would have taken over as the he-man's sports car in its own right".
A desirable home market '150bhp' car, 'XEL 725K' is said to have been restored at a cost of "£34,000 plus" by Worcester Classic Cars Ltd between 2002 and 2004. Apparently covering a limited mileage since then, the Triumph rides on steel wheels and sports a correct-type vinyl soft-top. Among the smartest TR6s we have encountered, 'XEL 725K' is offered for sale with restoration bills, MOT certificate valid until February 2008 and historic class (free) road tax valid until January 2008.
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