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FOR SALE: 1975 Triumph TR6 *SOLD*


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The British Invasion continues here at Harwood Motors, and this is a good one. Originally purchased new in California, this is one of the cleanest, most original TR6s I've ever seen. I recall my neighbor had one when I was a kid and I'm pretty sure it started to rust the first time he washed it. Not so with this 42,234 original mile car, which still wears its original paint, upholstery, and top (more on that in a moment). It's had just two owners from new and has never seen winter weather and not much rain. That British Racing Green paint is all original save for the right front fender, which looks to have been repainted at some point a long time ago. There is some checking, a few chips here and there, but overall I wouldn't touch a thing. The gold stripes along its flanks are actually painted on and the TR6 insignias on the quarters were a favorite of mine when I was young. It's got an accessory trunk rack which is practical, albeit very heavy--opening the deck lid takes more muscle than you'd expect. The rest of the chrome is also original and in good order save for very light pitting on the rear bumper, but again, probably not severe enough to require anything but a polish.

The tan interior gives this car a classic look and is a lot more user-friendly on hot days than the more common black vinyl. The seats, dash, and door panels are original, but the carpets are so nice I have to believe they've been replaced. The upholstery is in excellent condition with only a small tear in the driver's side panel above the seat release where it has obviously been rubbing. The wood dashboard is excellent and all the Smiths gauges are fully functional. In fact, everything works on this TR6, which is rather unusual for any old car, let alone a British sports car. The trunk is clean and includes a full-sized spare and a set of original tools. The top is original, but it's shot. We had to cut out the side windows just to get it to fold and it's rough. To be honest, I'm probably the first guy in decades to put it up, because it comes with a full tonneau cover, which is how the current owner has been using it since 1985--he says he's never even seen the top. So plan on a new top, but fortunately they're very cheap and you can install it yourself without the help of an upholstery shop. The original tan boot is in good shape and that's what I've got installed right now.

The greatest part of the TR6 is the burly 2.5 liter inline-six under the hood. Not some wheezy little four, this big six puts out a baritone bellow that gives it an entirely different personality from, say, an MGB. Thanks to a stainless steel header and brand new stainless exhaust system, it sounds spectacular and pulls with gusto in any gear. Honestly, you're probably not prepared for the torque in a car like this. It's also got a new alternator, a shiny valve cover, and a recent service, so it's ready to go and runs superbly. It's not even much of a leaker! The undercarriage is spotless, as you'd expect from a California car, and it was just fitted two weeks ago with a set of brand new Panasport wheels and 15-inch radials that have less than a mile on them. The original wheels and exhaust manifold are, of course, included with the car.

This ain't no MG, and finding a good, clean, original, low-mileage one won't be easy. This is a big sports car in disguise and it's an absolute blast to drive. We're asking $22,900, and I challenge you to find a nicer one. I really like this little car.

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Edited by Matt Harwood
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