1971 Triumph Stag Mk1 Convertible MOD

Highlights

• Long-term enthusiast keeper since 2004 and always garaged
• Regularly used and properly maintained
• Several European trips, including Austria in 2023, never missed a beat
• Rebuilt 3L Triumph engine with desirable manual overdrive gearbox
• Both hard top and soft top included
• Voluntary MOT to October 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

For lucky owners, the Triumph Stag tends to be one of those cars that gets under the skin. Whether that’s down to the burbly V8, the spacious four-seat cabin, the practical handling or those crisp Michelotti lines, these are cars that reward use.

The current keeper of this tidy Mk1 Stag proves the point. He has owned it since 2004, using it regularly, including European trips, most recently to Austria in 2023. It is a smart and generally well-kept car that retains its 3L Triumph engine fitted to a desirable 4-speed manual overdrive gearbox. It is supplied with both hard and soft tops, as well as a windbreak.

The vendor has maintained the car himself, with assistance from specialists as needed. He tells us that work has included a full engine rebuild in the past. More recent work includes a new propshaft, driveshaft and rear hub bearings. It is a sign of the seller’s approach to maintenance that it comes with a current, advisory-free MOT, despite this no longer being a legal requirement.

If your classic interests revolve around using and enjoying, this is the kind of car you hope to find.

The vendor says:

“So all in all a very `usable` car, yes, there are a few bits and pieces of body work that if you are picky would need looking at in the next year or so. I will be sorry to see her go as she has been a part of our family life for 25 years but due to other classics, the Stag is not getting the use it once did and it`s a shame to just leave her doing nothing. I have set a sensible reserve and if it doesn`t sell I will keep it.”

Key Information

Mileage: 73,000 miles indicated; the odometer has been replaced and the mileage is not believed to be accurate — estimated actual mileage is approximately 150,000 miles (indicated)

Country of registration: United Kingdom

MOT status: voluntary, valid until 13th October 2026, with no advisories

Technical specs: 3.0-litre V8, four-speed manual with overdrive

Paperwork: large history file, V5C, MOTs

The Detail

• Engine rebuilt with new valve guides and hardened valve seats
• Recent new rear propshaft, driveshafts, and rear hub bearings
• Rear differential replaced with a slightly higher-ratio unit from a Triumph 2.5 PI Estate, reducing cruising revs
• Gearbox and overdrive reported to be working as they should
• Black soft top reported to be in very good condition with no leaks
• Hard top included but requires some attention; not fitted by the current owner
• 15-inch Minilite replica wheels fitted with Yokohama tyres with approximately 6mm tread remaining
• Red paintwork in good overall condition with a few points to note in photos
• Slight rusting starting to appear on the bottom of the doors and in one or two other places
• Underside of the car reported to be solid, which is confirmed by the MOT
• Black vinyl interior in reasonable condition, showing some light age
• Front seats have some marks and damaged piping
• Door cards described as okay by seller
• All gauges and switches reported to work as they should
• Rev counter flicks occasionally due to electronic ignition
• Maintained by the owner with the help of specialists as required
• Always garaged during current ownership
• Vendor says, 'inspection welcome at a mutually agreeable time '

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