2,498cc Inline 6-Cylinder
Twin Stromberg Z6 Sidedraft Carburetors
150bhp at 4,900rpm
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
Factory Electronic Overdrive
Front Disc and Rear Drum Brakes

*Comprehensive rotisserie restoration
*Three owners from new
*Early VIN example with high-compression engine
*Finished in rare color combination

THE TRIUMPH TR6

Its sports cars having relied exclusively on four-cylinder engines for the preceding decade-and-a-half, Triumph turned to six cylinders to extend the life and improve the performance of the much loved 'TR' series. Similar to the preceding four-cylinder TR4A - the first TR with independent rear suspension - but with Triumph's 2.5-liter, six-cylinder engine installed in place of the old 2.1-liter four, the TR5 was produced during the 1968 model year only pending the arrival of the TR6. Restyled for 1969 by Karmann of Osnabruck, the TR6 sported a full-width nose and squared-off tail. Under the skin the chassis remained basically the same as its independently-rear-suspended TR4A ancestor's while the 2.5-liter Lucas fuel-injected power unit was unchanged, producing 150bhp initially.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This three owner Triumph TR6 has more recently benefited from an incredibly thorough rotisserie restoration after decades in enclosed storage. With over $50,000 spent to restore this TR6, it presents beautifully today in Burgundy over tan interior, while the engine and transmission were rebuilt, as well as receiving a new wiring harness. There wasn't a single component overlooked or expense spared while bringing this example to better condition that would have been delivered new in 1970.

This rare, early VIN example is fit with the high compression engine that delivers power to the wheels through its 4-speed manual gearbox with an electronic overdrive, a very rare option for 1970. This TR6 appears today with roughly 2500 miles on the car since its restoration was complete.

Accompanying the sale of this TR6 are its books, jack, original tool kit, and a comprehensive file of invoices outlining the history and restoration of this car by its previous owner. For any enthusiast looking for the sporting fun of a Triumph TR6, there is little chance that a better example will be seen on the market after so much care has been taken in restoring this car. The six-cylinder TRs are arguably the most exciting Triumphs ever made, continuing to enjoy an enthusiastic following world-wide and an excellent network of spare parts and service providers.