Lot 040: 1975 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 blue with black upholstery, this particular left-hand drive example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent overall" condition. Reportedly "first registered in Darwen, Lancashire during 1975 and purchased from the second owner in July 1981", 'GTE 575N' is further understood to have covered "less than 2,000 miles since the completion of a very thorough 'ground-up' restoration seven years ago". As well as the fitting of "a new bodyshell", work apparently included "an extensive chassis / running gear refurbishment, engine / gearbox / overdrive overhaul, seats / interior trim rejuvenation, sundry replacement chromework and a bare metal paintjob carried out by TR Enterprises of Blidworth, Nottinghamshire". Converted from right- to left-hand drive at the same time with a view to using it exclusively on the Continent, the two-seater is considered to be "just run-in". Further benefiting from a radio / cassette / CD player, this "near concours" TR6 is offered for sale with four "Gemini alloy wheels, Whitter towbar / electrics, car cover, driver's handbook, BL maintenance manual" and MOT certificate valid until July 2009. PLEASE NOTE: We apologise but this vehicle is withdrawn from the 23rd July 2008 auction.