Lot details Registration No: UCW430R Chassis No: LD41514A Mot Expiry: May 2007
"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 red with beige upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" order with regard to its 2997cc engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Stated to have had just two owners from new, its passing from mother to son was reportedly marked by a "complete top to bottom rebuild" during "approximately 1992 / 1993" that cost "some £23,000 + VAT" (though, "unfortunately the supporting documentation is missing"). Treated to "a new radiator (thirty-three percent larger capacity), electric cooling fan, walnut dashboard and bodyseal throughout" as part of this "no expense spared" restoration, the seller believes that the volume / quality of the work carried out are evidenced by the Stag's present condition. Riding on alloy wheels, it is said to have covered roughly 60,000 miles prior to refurbishment and a further 13,830 miles since. Benefiting from hard- / soft-top roofs, this pampered Triumph is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until May 18th 2007 and road tax until November 30th 2006.
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