Description
The Bolesworth Castle September 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
1972 Triumph TR6
*** NO RESERVE***
Registration - XDH 839L
Chassis No. - CP773920
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC
This very desirable-looking 1972 Triumph TR6 is presented in a stylish combination of white exterior and black interior. The original ‘PI’ 2. 5-litre six-cylinder fuel injected engine is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. It features an upgraded roll bar and leather seats, while the vendor reports the original door cards and roof “need limited attention to be of commensurate standard to the paintwork, which has nothing to hide”. They add the car, which was first registered on 15 September 1972, was voluntarily MOT’d up to 2018, with straight passes, and has had just limited use – around 2, 600 miles – since.
Indeed, the MOT history of ‘XDH839L’ shows sparing use over the last 18 years, while a detailed file of receipts evidences the extensive maintenance work it has enjoyed. The vendor adds that the original deep-dish wheels have been professionally powder-coated and fitted with a matching set of high-performance tyres, and set off with chrome embellishers. Inside, the wood veneer dashboard features an original radio, steering wheel and gearlever, plus plenty of other attractive period details. The car performs beautifully and, this summer, the vendor has enjoyed several memorable trips out in it.
The Triumph TR6 was officially introduced in early 1969 as a replacement for the TR5. Notably, it had an all-new design, created by Germany’s Karmann, while the underpinnings were largely derived from the previous TR4 and TR5. The doors and windscreen were actually taken directly from the TR5. All cars were powered by Triumph’s 2. 5-litre straight six engine, with the Lucas mechanical fuel injection that featured on the TR5 also carrying across. Almost 92, 000 Triumph TR6 were produced, until it was gradually succeeded by the controversial TR7, with production ending in 1976.
In summary:
Desirable Triumph TR6 in white with black interior
Sparing use over the past 18 years
Upgraded roll bar and leather seats
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 21st September and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 22nd September, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 22nd September, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
