1970 Triumph TR6 Manual
SA • Private
19
Odometer332,800km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
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1970 Triumph TR6 PI, the one with the 150 bhp engine. The real deal.
The TR6 was one of Triumph's best selling models from the TR line up, with a total production of 91,850 built, of which 9,449 were 150 BHP Lucas mechanical fuel injection models. This is one of them.
I bought it to drive. I had another project car under restoration and wanted something driveable. It was the best TR6 I could find and it is an original AMI import, that had been well looked after by its previous owners; not restored, but sympathetically repaired as required, and I’ve continued that ‘care and attention’ practice.
Repairs and maintenance over the years includes a 2 pack respray in original colour, new original pattern muffler [good for the noise…], and since the photos, a repaired rear exhaust mount which puts the tailpipes back up where they belong, rebuilt engine and transmission, reinforced differential mounting [a known area of TR6 weakness], a replacement transmission tunnel, new carpets, rebuilt clutch master cylinder and new clutch pedal boot with adjacent footwell paint repair, new clutch slave cylinder, new front suspension lower trunnions, new upper ball joints, a rebuilt steering rack [properly, this time, not like the so called experts who left out the pre-load button], new diaphragm in the fuel injection metering system, rebuilt original Lucas fuel pump, and now using wickedly expensive Mitsubishi glycol based anti-corrosion coolant [brilliant stuff, long story…], reconditioned lever type rear dampers and new front dampers [before my ownership], rebuilt rear suspension mountings including polyurethane bushes to allow correct rear wheel alignment at normal ride height, rebuilt driver’s seat with new webbing and reconstructed pads with new genuine pattern covers and reinforcing cards, plus the trim set for the passenger’s seat. Recent maintenance includes new brake hoses with new caliper seals and boots, and repacked wheel bearings. It has a 4 speed transmission and overdrive on 2nd, 3rd & 4th. It runs Pirelli P7s. And the original Factory Workshop Manual [a superb publication] comes with the car.
The steering wheel looks terrible but is really great to use, and that’s why it’s there. The radiator shroud is original, looks terrible and still works. It’s part of the story of the vehicle and it should stay there until it doesn’t work any more.
Don't believe all the stories of "evil" Lucas fuel injection: it’s been reliable in my hands. The US spec Stromberg Carb cars were built to give 104 BHP whereas this is the real and original 150 BHP, with “lumpy” idle, that led to the later fuel injected TR6s that idle beautifully but with only 125 BHP thanks to a more restrictive camshaft timing. There is absolutely no joy greater than wide open throttle in 2nd gear with 150 BHP. It hikes, and I shall miss this pleasure when it goes.
I've had it now for 31 great years, and the only reason for sale is I can no longer alight with any degree of elegance, so it's time for a new keeper. And the project car is finished. Time to part company with the TR6, but with very real regret.
It has had every attention in my hands, and I have the records of repairs back to 1983 in the hands of its known 9 prior owners.
This is a truly unique opportunity to be a keeper of a fully maintained, absolutely glorious TR6. However, be aware it's not for the faint hearted either to own or drive: if you can't handle spanners yourself or drive at 'red mist' level, do us all a favour and go buy a Miata......
The actual mileage, supported by invoices, is 209,008 miles. From new. And the speedo only shows 9,008 miles. So no surprises here. Unlike some where there's no verifiable record of just what they've done.
Car details
øVehicle description
Roadster 2dr Man 4sp 2500i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2500L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
VMZ394
Registration expiry
9 months/February 2027
Build date
January 1970
Compliance date
June 1970
Roadworthy certificate
No
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-12884822
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2498cc
Engine Size (L)
2.5L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1970
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1969-07
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
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Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Not Determined
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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