1974 Triumph TR6

Highlights

• In the same family for approximately 35 years
• Spent approximately 20 years in sunny, dry Southern Italy
• Always garaged throughout ownership

The Appeal

With its muscular, Karmann-designed body and torquey straight-six engine, Triumph's TR6 offered a more robust and rewarding driving experience than many of its contemporaries, with determined styling, a perky straight-six and, crucially, an attitude. Nimble, muscular and stylish - a natural evolution of the much-loved British sports car.

This example has been in the same family since 1991, when the seller's late father imported it from the USA and registered it on UK plates. Between 2000 and 2023, it enjoyed the warm, dry climate of Southern Italy before being brought back to the UK by the current owner, who has kept it in dry storage.
A bright, compelling example, well worthy of the attention it'll no doubt garner at auction.

Key Information

• Mileage: 14,500 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: UK (ex-USA and Italy)
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt as a historic vehicle
• Technical specs: 2,498 cc six-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: V5C, manual, valid Italian plates available for transfer with associated fees; otherwise they will be decommissioned

The Detail

• Signs of wear and tear consistent with the vehicle's approximately 52 years of age
• Handsome red paintwork
• Some gentle perishing to the seals and brightwork
• White-walled tyres reported to be in good condition
• Roof appears to be in fair condition
• The vendor tells us that the car always starts on the first or second attempt
• Ongoing general maintenance carried out; no major work believed to have been done whilst in the family

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