Highlights
- Originally a LHD car exported to the US
- Imported and converted to RHD in full restoration 1990
- Lovely condition
The Appeal
The TR6 is a popular British classic and with good reason: it looks great, sounds glorious and goes well. But back in the day it was considerably more beloved of US drivers than those in the UK, with almost 90% of production headed over there.
This example started life as one such LHD export, as shown on the accompanying heritage certificate, and was repatriated in 1990 when it was treated to a comprehensive restoration and conversion to RHD.
During its time in the UK, it’s had just 4 owners, staying with the current owner for over 10 years and, having covered fewer than 3000 miles in that period, it remains in fine condition. If you’re looking for a great way to enjoy the Indian summer that we’re all hoping for, then this looks an ideal choice.
The History and Paperwork
- Manufactured 1972
- Heritage certificate
- Selection of old MOT certificates
- TR6 Repair Operations Manual
- Document pack reportedly includes receipts for parts used in the rebuild and RHD conversion
- V5 in owner’s name
- MOT and tax exempt
- Vendor informs us the following work has been carried out
- Aluminium petrol tank
- Stainless steel exhaust system and manifolds
- Re chromed bumpers
- Full engine hose kit
- Steering rack and track rod ends and bushes
- Steering column bushes
- Clutch master and slave cylinders
- New electronic ignition
The Interior
- Nicely patinated and very presentable
- Black seat covers
- Wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel
- Wooden dash
- Sun protection dash cover
- Fire extinguisher
- Period radio-cassette player
- Additional clock
- Neat and tidy boot with full size spare under
The Exterior
- Repainted red from original brown during restoration
- Paintwork remains in very good condition with only a few marks here and there
- Front-mounted spotlights
- Stylish steel wheels present well
- Black roof looks to be in very good order
- Black tonneau
The Mechanics
- Engine bay very clean and tidy with red HT leads to complement the body colour
- 2.5 litre straight six engine with twin 1¾ “ SU carburettors
- Four speed manual gearbox with overdrive
- Reportedly fitted with TriumphTune engine modifications during restoration
- The owner describes it as running well with no faults
- Selection of spare parts, as pictured
Summary
A lovely example of a Federal spec TR6 that has been nicely restored and converted to RHD. In lovely condition and lightly used in the last decade, it should make for a fine ownership proposition.
During the rebuild the chassis was held vertically and a gallon of wax oil was poured down each chassis leg and then inverted 24 hours later to run back down.
During the rebuild the chassis was held vertically and a gallon of wax oil was poured down each chassis leg and then inverted 24 hours later to run back down.
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