Lot 028: 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 white with blue upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. As well as "fitting new panels in 1990", renowned marque specialists TR Bitz are also said to have been responsible for giving 'JTM 580N' "a recent full service and MOT test". Sporting "a blue mohair hood, period classic style leather seats and 6-inch Cobra wire wheels", this nicely presented TR6 is offered for sale with "lots of history / old MOTs" and current MOT certificate valid until April 2009. PLEASE NOTE: We apologise but the estimate for this lot appeared incorrectly in the catalogue and should have read £7,500 - 8,500.