1973 Triumph TR6
The beneficiary of a comprehensive restoration during the 2000's

Registration No: GLV 404L
Chassis No: CR/12470
MOT: Exempt

• Subject to a comprehensive restoration throughout the 2000s
• Fitted with overdrive from new
• Desirable UK-supplied example
• Extensive history file detailing the restoration and ongoing servicing by the owner
• Converted to twin SU carburettors

Introduced in 1968 as a replacement for the outgoing TR250/TR5 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 cruciform-braced chassis equipped with all-round independent 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".

First registered on the 3^rd April 1973, chassis CR/12470 was specified as a UK market right hand drive machine with a J-Type overdrive transmission. Little is known of the early history of the two-seater; however, it is understood that during the 2000’s a previous owner commissioned a total bare chassis restoration which is evidenced in the history file. This included the replacement of several body panels and a complete respray in its present red livery. The interior was restored during this time, with the fitment of a full new black carpet set and more comfortable Mazda MX-5 seats retrimmed in period correct high quality black leather with contrasting red-piping. Mechanically, the entirety of the engine, transmission, brakes and suspension were subjected to overhaul work, which also included the replacement of the troublesome PI (petrol-injection) system with more reliable twin-SU carburettors.

Acquired by the current keeper in 2019, the TR6 must surely be one of the finest offered to market today and is described by the vendor as presenting as ‘very good to excellent’ all rounds. It is said to have been mainly in dry storage with minimal use since the restoration. This year however, it was recommissioned for an 800-mile round trip to Le Mans Classic, which included a front brake calliper and master cylinder overhaul and the fitment of a new battery. Supplied with its history file including receipts from the restoration and more recent maintenance work, plus its UK V5C, it is also supplied with a workshop manual, plus a jack and wheel brace.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
[email protected]
07484 082430