Winning bid
£13,500

1974 Triumph TR6

Highlights

  • Right-hand drive conversion by Northern TR Centre
  • Body-off rebuild in 2021
  • Only 2,608 miles since rebuild
  • Matching numbers (CF)
  • MOT valid until August 2024

The Appeal


With its robust engine and sharp styling, the TR6 may have been a late addition to the roadster scene - but what an addition it was. Arguably the finest of TR's line up, over 90% of these cars ended up in the USA, where they fit like a glove amongst its stateside contemporaries and quickly became a highly beloved sports car.

This example arrived in the UK in 1990, and was converted to right-hand drive by the Northern TR Centre. Since then, it's been very well cared for, and underwent a full rebuild in 2021 - and having covered only 2,608 miles since. It's still a remarkably fresh-looking, mechanically sound car that's ready and waiting to offer that legendary Triumph character for the lucky new owner.

History and Paperwork

  • Built in October 1974
  • Originally based in the USA
  • Right-hand drive conversion by Northern TR Centre in 1990
  • Imported into the UK from the US
  • Registered in the UK on 3rd October 1990
  • Since then, the car has had 4 former British keepers
  • Matching numbers example, according to a Certified copy of the Factory Record
  • Stored in garage, driven only on dry days
  • MOT exempt, however was tested last year
  • The advisory-free MOT is valid until August 2024

The Condition

  • Body-off rebuild completed in 2021
  • New floor sills and many other parts
  • Solid chassis painted in Chassis black
  • Attractive Sapphire Blue livery in excellent order
  • One small scratch on driver's door sill
  • Shotblasted and powder-coated wheels
  • Five new tyres fitted
  • Original seats in very good condition
  • Moto Lita steering wheel
  • New carpets
  • New soft top
  • New windscreen
  • Functional dials and overdrive
  • Slightly misaligned glovebox lid (fixable with hinge adjustment)

The Mechanics

  • 2,500cc straight-six powerplant
  • Manual transmission with 4 gears plus Overdrive
  • Refurbished suspension and brakes
  • Engine stripped down by previous owner in 2021
  • The rebuild included:
    • New bearings (mains and big end thrust)
    • Replaced gaskets and seals as required
    • New camshaft with new cam followers
    • Runs on SU carbs
    • New stainless steel exhaust
    • New clutch
    • New battery
    • New radiator
  • Oil and filters changed by previous owner last summer
  • The vendor informs us that the car starts first time
  • We've no reports of any leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
  • Ultimately this looks to be a superb example that's ready and waiting to go


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Auction Details

  • Year1974
  • MakeTriumph
  • ModelTR6
  • ColourBlue
  • Odometer2,608 Miles
  • Engine size2500cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownCarlisle
  • CountyCumbria
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

5 Bids

Andy Em••••
Bid
£13,500
19/08/24
Monkeyb••••
Bid
£13,250
18/08/24
andyrob••••
Bid
£10,000
14/08/24
Johnwah••••
Bid
£8,000
14/08/24
paul.la••••
Pre-bid
£1,000
14/08/24

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