Lot 048: 1971 TRIUMPH TR6

Introduced in 1968 as a replacement for the outgoing TR250 / TR5 PI models, the Triumph TR6 proved a strong seller on both sides of the Atlantic. Crisply styled, its smooth flowing lines and Kamm tail hid a rigid cruciform braced chassis equipped with all-round independent coil-sprung suspension, disc / drum brakes and rack and pinion steering. Powered by a refined 2498cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed plus overdrive manual transmission, it was deceptively fast with contemporary road testers recording 0-60mph in 8.2 seconds and a 121mph top speed. Writing in 1969, Autocar magazine went as far as to comment that "Even if the Austin-Healey 3000 had not been dropped, the TR6 would have taken over as the he-man's sports car in its own right". Finished in yellow with black upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Supplied new to North America, 'ODH 124J' is said to have been converted to right-hand drive as part of "a chassis-up restoration carried out during the late 1990s". Apparently "in storage for over three years", the Triumph has only recently been awoken. Riding on steel wheels, this handsome British sportscar is offered for sale with photographic restoration record, lots of bills and MOT certificate valid until May 30th 2008.