1972 Triumph Stag MK1
HIGHLIGHTS
- Lovely restored Series 1 Stag
- Engine totally rebuilt by Northern Stags in 2021
- Alloy header tank and double bonnet release conversions
- Great overall condition
THE APPEAL
Based on the platform of the Triumph 2000 and sharing its front panels, the strikingly handsome Stag made its debut in 1970, six years after Michelotti first imagined it as concept car at the 1964 Turin Motor Show.
Although it was neither quick nor especially agile, it was well-received, for here was a car that was somewhere between sports car and GT, with immense character and masses of boulevard cruiser appeal. It was one of the best-looking cars in the world back in 1970, and in it still is today.
This example is a 1972 car with the original Triumph alloy V6, restored several years ago by a previous owner and treated to a full engine rebuild by the current owner three years ago, carried out by a well-respected Stag specialist.
Finished in rare Mallard Blue (it’s almost green), the car is a lovely example of an early Stag, with a couple of minor issues for the next owner to sort out, but still a gorgeous, head-turning car that is ready to use for shows and events.
The vendor has owned the car for nine years and has thoroughly enjoyed it, but feels he is getting too old to maintain it properly and would rather the car went to a new home where it can be cherished and enjoyed.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registered in 1972
- Tax, MOT and emissions zone exempt
- UK V5C
- Record kept of past five owners
- Large file of invoices and receipts including one for over £5,600 from Northern Stags in Rotherham for an engine rebuild and reconditioned auto box
- 270 miles covered since engine rebuild
- Old MOT certificates back to 1986
- Historic photos of restoration work
- Selection of owners club magazines from the past nine years
- MOT exemption certificate
- Always garaged by current owner and never used in the wet
THE CONDITION
- Very rare Mallard Blue
- Restored in the late 2000s and still looks superb today
- Original Stag alloy wheels with good Hankook tyres
- No major dents or damage, just a couple of very minor marks
- Underside has been undersealed after restoration and still appears to be in sound order
- The hood is currently jammed in the rear deck and will require attention – owner has supplied images of the hood in situ to show its overall condition, which appears otherwise sound
- All trim and badges in good order other than one faded British Leyland wing badge
- Black ‘Ambla’ leatherette upholstery
- Seats are in excellent condition, front and rear
- Rear seat belts fitted
- Smart original wood dash
- Carpets replaced with authentic pattern parts with original Triumph logo
- Modernised Kenwood radio-cassette player
- Very clean and tidy boot area
THE MECHANICS
- 3.0-litre Triumph all-alloy V6
- Engine rebuilt by Northern Stags in 2021 and has covered minimal mileage since
- Unleaded conversion, crank reground, new rings, bearings and water pump
- Uprated timing chains and guides
- Starts on the button, sounds great and idles sweetly with good oil pressure and no signs of any overheating
- Three-speed automatic transmission
- Power steering
- Servo disc brakes
- Reconditioned gearbox
- New brake master cylinder
- Brake servo seals renewed
- Engine bay stripped, sprayed and detailed
- Alloy header tank conversion
- Supplementary bonnet release cable fitted to complement the original in case it breaks – a known Stag issue
- The vendor reports that the car has a leak from the transmission sump gasket that the new owner will need to attend to
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1972
- Make Triumph
- Model Stag
- Colour Dark blue
- Odometer 0
- Engine size 2997
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Corby
- Location Northamptonshire
- Country United Kingdom
3
bids
- Lovalot•••• £6,100 24/06/24
- richard•••• £6,000 24/06/24
- john-bi•••• £5,000 21/06/24
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