staging: 1971 Triumph TR6 Carburettor For Sale

The Plus

Triumph gave the name Spitfire to another car, but there's good reason to think the TR6 deserved it more. Rugged, brutally fast and aimed at enthusiastic drivers, it shared many qualities with the British plane.

This elegant TR6 is firmly in that spirit with its striking colour scheme, which incorporates a matte English green and Spitfire roundel, which complement the distinctive yellow paintwork well, a theme that continues inside with the suppressed black leather seats and door panels, accented in yellow.

The car spent its life in the USA - it's a twin carburettor car with the prefix 'CC' - before arriving in France. It has been well maintained and the vendor has taken care to improve it. He has recently added a new steering rack, overhauled the brakes, fitted an electric fan to improve cooling in hot weather and added a new roof.

The condition has been checked by a long term MOT, valid until December 2027. The car has recently been checked by the Club's local mechanic, including fluids, filters and levels. This car is perfect for summer touring and is sure to be the talk of the town.

History and documents

Registered in 1971 in the United States

This makes it a carburettor car with a 'CC' prefix and 104 bhp

Purchased on 17/01/2023 by the seller

Previously imported from the USA to France

Mechanics recently checked by Club mechanic, including oil change, filter and level checks

Brakes serviced at time of purchase by seller

Stored in a dry garage with a cover

Has "grey" collector card status

FFVE certification

Serial numbers are indicated as corresponding

Technical inspection valid until December 2027

Good historical record with several recent invoices and receipts

Condition

Very good looking car in bright yellow with matt green bonnet

The paintwork is in very good condition with only minor marks visible on the photos

These include some light cracking under the rear luggage rack

The bodywork is in good condition with no corrosion on the sills or arches

Doors, a common checkpoint on these cars, are tightly fitted, and the rear axle is aligned

Bonnet repainted in matt green with British Royal Air Force decals and roundels

The vendor points out a small dent in the bonnet, which is not visible at first glance

Roof recently fitted in dark green to match the bonnet and marked watertight

Mounted on original deep rim steel wheels with chrome hubcaps

Chrome looks great with a bright finish and no obvious tarnish

Supplied with a wind deflector to fit behind the front seats

Black suppressed leather interior with yellow accents on door panels and seats

Seats incorporate headrests and feel very comfortable

The interior is well maintained with few signs of wear thanks to recent work

Dashboard retrimmed in dark green with upgraded walnut veneers and matching glove box

The veneers are well maintained with only slight deterioration visible around the cut-outs

Green carpets recently made to measure and reinstalled

The Mechanics

104bhp 2498cc in-line 6 cylinder Triumph engine

USA specification car, prefix 'CC' running on twin carburettors

4-speed manual gearbox without overdrive

Upgraded stainless steel exhaust system with four tailpipes

Seller states car runs very well with no faults

Recently checked by Club mechanic, including oil change, filter and level checks

Brakes serviced when the car was purchased by the vendor in January 2023

Steering rack changed and electric fan for better cooling, both installed since January 2023

MOT valid until December 2027

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1971 Triumph TR6 Carburettor

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