Highlights

Upgraded with a 3.5-litre Rover V8
Holley carburettor and Edelbrock intake manifold
Recently rebuilt engine and automatic gearbox
Recent full service and recommissioning at Robsport International, £5,000 spent
New soft top roof installed in 2016
Passed MOT with no advisories, valid until February 2025

The Appeal

Like jamming a bigger, better V8 into a Mustang, Charger, or Camaro, this much-improved Triumph Stag is a very British take on the noble art of hot-rodding.

This early MkII Stag now boasts a rebuilt example of the well-known and highly tuneable 3.5-litre Rover V8 in place of Triumph's own 3.0-litre lump. Retaining the standard automatic gearbox (also rebuilt) and power steering, this car proves an effortless cruiser, more than capable of keeping pace with today's traffic.

Following an extensive professional restoration ten years ago, which continues to hold up well, this Stag is a mightily tempting proposition. Robsport International recently performed a full service and extensive recommissioning, making it ready for its next keeper.

The MOT is advisory-free and runs until February 2025.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1973
Owned for ten years
Recent history available, but overall paperwork is light
Engine and gearbox builder did not provide any paperwork
Full service and recommissioning at Robsport International earlier in 2024
£5,000 bill for extensive work
MOT valid until February 2025

The Condition

Professionally rebuilt from the ground up and repainted ten years ago, mostly kept in dry storage since then
MkII twin coach lines and MY 1976/7 chrome sill cover fitted
We're assured that this is a solid car with minimal to no corrosion
New soft top roof installed in 2016, with minimal use since then
There is a small tear in the driver's seat; an easy repair on relatively new seat covers
The tacho light does not illuminate, and the T-bar light is not working, but all other electrics are said to be working
Fully operating immobiliser

The Mechanics

3.5-litre Rover V8, rebuilt and equipped with Holley carb and Edelbrock intake
Rebuilt three-speed automatic gearbox
Power steering
New radiator and many new parts under the bonnet and throughout the car
Passed MOT with no advisories
Recent recommissioning work by Robsport International (£5,000)
We're informed that it pulls well in all gears, cruises effortlessly with modern traffic and the kick-down function works correctly
Keeps up with traffic, has a great kick down, but cruises well
Starts and stops effectively; the vendor notes that the brakes are great

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Comments

Lovalot••••

1 day ago

Hi Can you advise if the necessary suspension changes were made to allow for the lighter, all alloy, Rover/Buick V8 engine?

ffcforb••••

seller

16 hours ago

Hi. Thanks for the question. To my knowledge the suspension is set up as standard. I can confirm the car drives well with no definable concerns over grip or handling. Hope that helps!