Lot details Registration No: UN-REG Chassis No: CF9670U
Launched in January 1969, the TR6 was a very clever restyle by Karmann of the TR4/5 bodyshell which had been in production since 1961. Using the recessed rear panel which had become a trademark for Triumph cars on the Michelotti designed 2000 and 1300 saloon models together with a new full width grille at the front which integrated the headlamps, the TR6 kept its masculine good looks whilst being brought bang up to date for very little cost. UK and European cars used the 2498cc fuel injected engine which had debuted in the TR5 15 months earlier giving a powerful 150 bhp and very strong performance; however US market cars featured a 105 bhp twin carburettor version of the same engine in order to meet emission regulations. This did however have the advantage that the US market cars did not suffer from the problems of under-bonnet fires that plagued early fuel-injected Triumph cars. Very much a traditional British sports car the TR6 had strong, gutsy performance, powerful brakes and hard all-independent suspension which gave handling qualities best described as 'challenging' on bumpy surfaces. However the TR6 was virtually unique in providing these qualities on the UK market at the time save for the much cruder and more specialised Morgan. Produced until 1975 it was the last of the traditional TRs, the replacement TR7 being a very different breed of car.
The 1973 TR6 offered for sale here today is a US specification car with original left-hand drive. We are told by the vendor that more than £10,000 has (it is estimated) been spent on this car including a bare-metal respray, new body panels where required, replacement European specification bumpers and retrimmed seats, floors, doors, dashboard and boot. The wire wheels have been reconditioned, new tyres fitted and also a new hood. The vendor states that 'minimal attention' is required to complete the car which starts and runs well with 'excellent oil pressure'. Bodywork is said to be good, the owner having specified an example from the US precisely for this reason. Complete with workshop manual, handbook, spares catalogue and customs duty paid certificate the car should be 'easy to register in the UK or Europe'.
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