Lot 008: 1973 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 variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (electrical equipment, wheels / tyres), "very good" (engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox, bodywork) or "excellent" (chassis) condition. Although, he notes there is "some wear" to the interior trim and that the paintwork shows "some blemishes". Reportedly "restored during the 1990s" but "little used since", 'EMS 903L' is nevertheless said to "drive very well". Apparently "fitted with twin SU carburetors for better reliability by its last owner", the TR6 is understood to have covered just 75,000 miles from new with "old MOTs to support". Riding on wire wheels but accompanied by "four standard steel wheels and adaptor plates", this appealing Triumph also comes with "a large file of bills / photos" and MOT certificate valid until February 2009.