Please note that we have a second TR8 available with the standard engine. In its current running and driving condition or as a full restoration in original color or choice. Pleae read carefully--low mile rust free California TR8 with upgraded engine

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1972 Triumph TR6

29,500 overpriced
Barr, IL
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29,500 1972 Triumph TR6

gasoline yellow manual

We've discovered the following for triumph and mg convertibles is strong, and the british crowd is even larger and just as enthusiastic as the italian car devotees. Don't worry italiani's---there's no shortage of love for pasta around here. While a bit less sophisiticated than their italian counterparts, this is a plus for customers who choose to do their own repairs. There is clearly a hierarchy in british sports car fandom, with aston martin and jaguar e types currently enjoying their position on the top wrung. Classics like the austin healy and triumph tr6 are not far behind as more affordable options. Classic mg's are quite popular too. The tr6 in particular has a huge following. Certain model years like the 72-74 vintage are highly regarded--reflected by nada prime values approaching $50k! Roadster salon currently has seven other tr6 convertibles in stock ready for restoration with low miles from 1971-1975. Colors include brg, magenta, french blue, red, orange and yellow. Rare overdrive versions available too! The car had also spent time on the west coast. The paint was original and rust free, but a little tired. From a mechanical standpoint, we were impressed. Many of the more expensive basics had been covered. Initially, we were undecided how far to take this particular car. Consequently, there is always a question of time versus return that must be considered with every project. The model year, condition and potential of this tr6 made a proper restoration easy to justify. Put simply, the better the starting point---the better the outcome. The bones were excellent, miles low and previous service history known. Over $6000 in recent receipts were provided by the previous owner. The entire sub structure was amazingly clean for a 40 year old car. All considered, we decided to take a conservative approach to the restoration to keep the price in line with the better examples in the market. This was relatively easy, because the previous owner had already made headway there. We added fresh burled walnut to the dash, along with new carpets, insulation and other cosmetic details. Mechanical and driving impressions engine was dry with no leaks. Fuel delivery and tank were checked and cleaned. Wear components like brakes and suspension members were freshened. Clutch had been done by previous owner. Rear end checked for leaks and re-sealed. Cooling system also checked and freshened. Budget was kept in check by limiting time with electrical system, but all gauges work and car starts without complaint or hesitation. Some electrical upgrades are available, but would be at an additional charge. The driving experience was pleasant. The character of a six-cylinder british engine is very different from an italian twin cam. We can certainly understand the appeal. A tr6 is a fun drive. Very few vintage cars can match its combination of performance and relative ease of upkeep. These are simple cars with huge upside if kept in top condition. Cosmetic comments the nice thing about driving a professionally restored classic is not having to worry about the basics. Paint, interior and mechanical are all well done, and ready to enjoy. In all candor, we probably went a bit overboard on the paint. The car was fully dis-assembled and stripped prior to the re-spray in the original color. Prep time, material and finish work was comparable to $10-12k job. Market report the following data was taken from nada classic car guide, which shows values in the $42-$46k range for a top quality car that is driven and shown. This does not include premium values for 100 point show cars that are transported and not driven on the street. Trends for this model are consistently higher, with 72-74 versions showing particular strength.

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