1973 Triumph TR6 Lhd
£18,950
- Make
- Triumph
- Model
- TR6 LHD
- Year
- 1973
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 2
Overview
A solid, ready-to-use 1973 Triumph TR6 LHD, one of the last true British sports cars. This May 1973 example retains its original 2.5-litre straight-six engine and four-speed manual gearbox, delivered new to San Francisco. Jersey-registered since 1992, the car presents sound bodywork in bright red with good bright work and excellent stock steel wheels. The convertible hood mechanism is in fine order. Mechanically well-maintained with 83,000 recorded miles, it drives well and has seen only light local competition use. Interior trim is good throughout. BMI Heritage Trust certificate held.
From the Dealer
- •Fully serviced and checked in workshops; ready to use
- •Sound bodywork and chassis with no substantive corrosion
- •Convertible hood and mechanism in very good condition
- •Original four-speed manual transmission; fitted rollbar and polybushes from light competition use
- •BMI Heritage Trust certificate held; assistance available with worldwide shipping and import
About the Triumph TR6 LHD
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The Triumph TR6 is a British sports car that continued the TR line into the 1960s and early 1970s, offering affordable open-air motoring with classic British charm. It appeals to enthusiasts seeking uncomplicated, characterful driving rather than cutting-edge performance. The TR6 represents the final evolution of the original TR concept, refined with better styling by Karmann and improved mechanicals compared to earlier models. It remains a popular classic car choice for its combination of reasonable cost, parts availability, and the appeal of period British engineering wrapped in an elegant roadster package.
Pros
- +Reliable, straightforward six-cylinder engine
- +Good handling and responsive steering
- +Affordable compared to contemporary Jaguar alternatives
- +Strong parts availability and active owner community
- +Timeless, elegant design
Watch out for
- −Limited cabin space and practicality
- −Modest power by modern standards
- −Rust-prone bodywork requires careful maintenance
- −Minimal creature comforts by today's expectations
Common issues
- !Rust in floor pans, sills, and undercarriage
- !Cooling system inefficiency in traffic
- !Fuel leaks from aging rubber components
- !Electrical gremlins typical of British Leyland era
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Overview **Overall Comments** This is a good, solid example of one of the last true classic British sports cars. It is in ‘ready to use’ condition having been fully serviced & checked in our workshops. A BMI Heritage Trust certificate is held for the vehicle, but little history in respect of its time in the US. The car is currently Jersey registered and we can assist with shipping and importing processes if required. We can ship worldwide. **Body** The bodywork on the car is sound with no substantive corrosion issues. The bright red paintwork is generally in good condition but does show signs of active use. The car’s chassis is equally sound with no marked corrosion. The bright work is good and free from scrapes and dents. In particular, the stock steel wheels with stainless trims are in very good condition, as is the convertible hood and associated mechanism (there is no hardtop with the car). **Mechanical** The car is mechanically sound, well maintained and drives well. The 83,000 recorded mileage may well be correct, but we have no specific paper evidence to support this. The TR6 has the standard four-speed manual transmission but is not equipped with the optional overdrive. A rollbar has been fitted and the suspension has been fitted with polybushes – the car has seen some light competition use locally. **Interior** The seats, door cards and carpets are all in good condition. The dashboard is generally good but has a past split and repair. Asking Price £ 18,950 History The Triumph TR6 was officially introduced in January 1969 and production ran on until July 1976, by which time over 91,000 had been made, the vast majority (over 80,000) exported, nearly all to the United States. At the TR6’s launch, one press article declared it ‘the last of the real sports cars’. The TR6 was a re-working of Triumph’s earlier TR range carried out by Karmann of Germany – retaining the traditional body-on-frame construction with four-wheel independent suspension, front disc brakes, rear drums brakes and powered by the long-lived Triumph 2.5-litre straight-six engine. US emissions legislation meant that twin Zenith-Stromberg carbs were fitted to export vehicles, rather than the petrol injection system found in the UK. This limited outright power a little to a claimed 106bhp, but the car was still capable of close on 110mph. This TR6 was built in May 1973 and supplied to a San Francisco agent in August of that year as a LHD North American export model. It was purchased in 1990 by its first Jersey-based owner and registered in Jersey in June of 1992.
