Lot details Registration No: HWJ 25N Chassis No: LD34569A Mot Expiry: March 2011
Introduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell (stylist Giovanni Michelotti had physically shortened a pre-production Triumph 2000 saloon in order to fashion the initial prototype), the newcomer featured all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. Neatly integrated, the substantial roll-over hoop that joined the B-pillars gained extra strength from a T-bar link to the windscreen frame. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph. Available with a choice of four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission all but the earliest Stags benefited from both hard- and soft-top roofs. Despite being in production for seven years during which time 25,877 cars were made, a mere 9,500 or so are thought to have survived.
This particular automatic example is said to have been extensively restored since entering the current ownership during 1979. As well as being repainted from yellow to brown, its bodywork is understood to have been thoroughly renovated and waxoyl treated. While mechanically the Triumph reportedly benefited from attention to its suspension and a major engine overhaul; the latter involving the sourcing of a reconditioned / replacement cylinder block via Rimmer Bros. Riding on alloy wheels and sporting both hardtop and soft-top roofs not to mention numerous rechromed trim pieces, the Stag has apparently been dry stored for the last few years and is believed to have covered some 79,500 miles from new. Pleasingly retaining its original upholstery, 'HWJ 25N' has recently been submitted for MOT testing and now possesses a pass certificate valid until March 2011.
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