Description
Triumph Stag: £60k Spent/ 4 Speed Autobox
Designed by Michelotti as a luxury sports car the Stag was enthusiastically received when launched in 1970. The Italian styling, V8 engine/ performance and Triumph brand should have guaranteed success but a rushed implementation led to the car quickly gaining a poor reputation. Post-production solutions to this lack of development have been applied and the Stag is now recognised as a stylish classic with values rising quickly over recent years.
Originally registered during May 1977 our Stag has had just five owners from new and has recently gone through a very thorough restoration with expenditure approaching £60k
Summary of Work:
Phase 1 – The Stag Workshop (In excess of £42k)
· Engine Stripped & Rebuilt (Major Rebuild Including Timing Chains, Unleaded Head, Crack Testing, Guides, Pistons, Lightened & Balance)
· New Radiator
· New Fuel Tank
· New Brakes/ Servo/ Master Cylinder/ Brake Lines
· New Ball Joints/ Track Rod Ends/ Rack Gators
· Replacement Stainless Steel Exhaust/ Manifolds
· Rear Axle & Front Suspension
· Refurbished Diamond Cut Wheels/ Tyres
· Bodyshell Chemically Dipped – All Corrosion Removed
· New Front Wings/ Floor Pans/ Sills & Outriggers
· New Door Skins
· New Mohair Hood (Green)
· New Steering Wheel/ Walnut Dashboard/ Radio
· Leather Seats/ Door Cards – Tan Leather/ Green Piping
· New Seatbelts – Front & Rear
Phase 2 – Stag Classics (in excess of £11, 000)
· Fit Engine
· New Distributor
· New Windscreen Wiper Motor
· Strip/ Refit Interior following Respray.
· Wiring Loom – Engine Compartment & Dashboard
· Dash – LED Lights
· Coachlines
· Upgraded Radiator (4 Core) & Fan Sensor
· Fit Replacement Seats & Door Cards (Leather)
· Fit New Hood
· Door Mirrors
· Speedometer
Phase 3 – Clive Tate (£4k)
· ZF Automatic 4 Speed Box (Jaguar Unit). This gives a 4th gear ratio almost identical to the original Stag manual gearbox.
The four-speed Jaguar gearbox is a major upgrade and makes this Stag a very capable/ competent Grand Tourer - add in power steering, servo assisted brakes and original Triumph V8 engine, and the car provides an utterly addictive driving experience that will put a huge smile on your face.
Ready to be used and enjoyed for extended road trips or simply a trip down to the local pub this Stag will provide lots of pleasure and many happy memories to the lucky new keepers.
