Lot details Registration No: YNC165L Chassis No: CR24890 Mot Expiry: Oct 2007
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".
Finished in red with black upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its fuel-injected engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox, chassis, bodywork and wheels / tyres. Save for a non-functional heater / blower, worn seats and a few small blisters respectively, he considers the electrical equipment, interior trim and paintwork to be in "good" order too. Beginning life as a home market car, 'YNC 165L' later migrated to Germany where it underwent extensive restoration before entering the current ownership via ourselves in November 1997. Augmenting the refurbishment work done on the Continent, the last ten years have seen the TR6 benefit from an overdrive overhaul by TR Bitz, a halogen headlamp conversion and the installation of a new Bosch fuel pump (2005). Able to boast a walnut dashboard / door cappings, Motolita steering wheel, unleaded cylinder head and polished wheel trims, 'YNC 165L' is summed-up by the seller as "not concours but a good usable car which performs well". Reportedly "used every week", this appealing Triumph is offered for sale with Heritage Certificate, MOT certificate valid until October 27th 2007 and road tax valid until May 31st 2007.
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