Lot details Registration No: LEY904R Chassis No: LD42220A Mot Expiry: T.B.A.
"It's easy to see why the Triumph Stag should be such a sought after classic. A bad one may indeed be a truly horrible experience, but get behind the wheel of a good one and it's bliss, sheer bliss!" (Your Classic magazine June 1991).
Fruit of Giovanni Michelotti's long association with Triumph, the Stag was launched in 1970. A handsome four-seater convertible, it featured all round independent coil-sprung suspension, power assisted rack and pinion steering and disc / drum brakes. Conceived as a rival to products from Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo and Lancia, it was well received by the contemporary press. Powered by a 3-litre V8 engine mated to either four-speed manual or automatic transmission, it proved to be a fast and very capable grand tourer.
Finished in yellow with black upholstery, this particular example has reportedly been "in the present ownership since 2000 when it was purchased for £6,495". Riding on correct type alloy wheels and sporting a hardtop, 'LEY 904R' is understood to possess "generally good bodywork" except for "some rust bubbling to the rear quarter panels and doors" and "fair paintwork" which would nonetheless "benefit from a little TLC". Mechanically, the Triumph is said to "run well", while its automatic transmission and electrical equipment are rated as "good" and "operational" respectively. Although it could apparently do with a new soft-top the rest of the car's interior trim is thought to be "good and original". Treated to a replacement brake master cylinder, rear brake overhaul and new fuel pump as well as a fresh battery / tyres during the last eight years, it is anticipated but not guaranteed that 'LEY 904R' will have obtained a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle now has an MOT certificate valid until October 2009 and four fresh tyres
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