Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
27th Nov, 2024 13:00
1974 Triumph Stag
Estimate
£14, 000 - £16, 000
Registration No: BNC 828M
Chassis No: LD31593BW
MOT: Exempt
Desirable UK-supplied, home market RHD example
Subject to an extensive mechanical overhaul
Finished in Magenta with a Black Mohair soft top
Fitted with S/ S exhaust and electronic ignition
Introduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell (stylist Giovanni Michelotti had physically shortened a pre-production Triumph 2000 saloon in order to fashion the initial prototype), the newcomer featured all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. Neatly integrated, the substantial roll-over hoop that joined the B-pillars gained extra strength from a T-bar link to the windscreen frame. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph. Available with a choice of four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission, all but the earliest Stags benefited from both hard and soft-top roofs. Despite being in production for seven years, during which time 25, 877 cars were made, a mere 9, 500 or so are thought to have survived.
Offered here is a desirable UK-supplied, home market right-hand drive example of the Stag. Finished in Magenta with a recent Black mohair soft-top it has previously seen an extensive mechanical overhaul. Benefitting mechanically from the fitment of a stainless-steel exhaust and electronic ignition, we are advised the Stag received a replacement engine some 15 years ago, the engine being an original Stag 3-litre. The alternator has been replaced, the carburettors have been overhauled, there’s a new fuel pump, new shocks and bushes, new headlights and a reconditioned rack and pinion steering rack fitted. Subsequently, it has been extensively restored with new wings, door bottoms and bonnet plus the rear arches had already been renewed prior to the vendor’s purchase. Chrome-work has been rechromed, other than rear bumper, which was unsalvageable, so a stainless-steel replacement has been fitted. Offered with a current V5C.
