1973 Triumph Stag

Registration No: OJU 111M
Chassis No: LD23870BW
MOT: April 2027

• Recently subject to over £13,000 worth of mechanical improvements including an engine overhaul
• A notably original car that has been well cared for
• Provided with a history file detailing expenditure in the vendor's custody

Introduced in June, 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible touring car 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 front disc and rear 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 and semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out two-plus-two 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 167lb. ft. of torque on tap from its specially-designed 2,997cc 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.

Pleasingly original and correct, and maintained to a very high standard, this Stag was built on June 18th, 1973, and still appears in its original colour scheme of Emerald Green with trim and hood in Black. Original factory-fitted equipment included the automatic gearbox, a heater, a Sundym laminated windscreen, and a hardtop. Unfortunately, we know nothing of its history prior to 2020, when it was purchased by the vendor from Turn Two Classics.

Since then, it has been extensively refurbished by Robsport International, which performed a comprehensive engine overhaul for £5,640 in late 2021, and £2,914 worth of follow-up work in 2022. Additionally, more than £2,000 was spent across 2021 and 2023 having the suspension and the braking system renovated. While obviously exempt from testing, it has nevertheless been MOTed several times since 2019, and is offered with an MOT valid until April, 2027, and showing no advisories. it has also benefited from regular servicing during the present ownership, and most recently received a professional service by Kustom Artworx in April, 2026. This very useable and good-looking Stag is offered with much recent history including the V5C, a BMIHT certificate, various magazine and technical articles, and several MOT certificates and invoices.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430