Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 52
1971 Triumph TR-6 Race Car Chassis no. CC 63064 L
Sold for US$28,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 52
From the Estate of James Messenger
1971 Triumph TR-6 Race Car
1971 Triumph TR-6 Race Car
Audrain Concours Auction|29 September 2023, 16:00 EDT|Newport, Rhode Island, International Tennis Hall of Fame
1971 Triumph TR-6 Race Car
Chassis no. CC 63064 L
Chassis no. CC 63064 L
2,498cc OHV Inline- –6 Cylinder Engine
Triple Weber Carburetors (see text)
170bhp at 4,900rpm (approx.)
5-Speed Tremec Manual Transmission (see text)
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
Front Disc and Rear Drum Brakes
*Well restored for vintage racing with limited hours since its restoration
*Lightweight fiberglass fenders and boot lid
*Impressively finished to a high standard
*Meticulous preparation by KTR Motorsports
THE TRIUMPH TR6
Triumph sports cars have long been known to deliver brisk performance on a budget. In the late-1960s, Triumph turned to six cylinders to improve the performance of the much-loved 'TR' series. Borrowing the independent rear suspension from the preceding TR4A – the TR5 gained a new 2.5-liter, six-cylinder engine. The TR5 was produced only during the 1968 model year pending the arrival of the TR6.
Restyled for 1969 by Karmann of Osnabruck, the TR6 sported a full-width nose and fashionable squared-off Kamm tail, yet the chassis remained essentially the same as its TR4A ancestor. Good for 120mph with acceleration to match, the six-cylinder TRs are arguably the most exciting Triumph production cars ever made, and factory-backet racing programs from Bob Tullius' Group 44 Racing on the East Coast and Kas Kastner on the West Coast proved the TR6's mettle in the fiercely competitive SCCA.
THE CAR OFFERED
This TR6 race car was built from the ground-up for historic motorsport and finished to a high standard and has seen limited track time since being completed. The experienced team at KTR European Motorsports in Ayer, Massachusetts, put their years of knowledge into every detail of this project. A robust 2.5-liter Leyland block forms the basis of the impressive spec sheet. Backing the engine is a 5-speed Tremec gearbox, which feeds a Quaife limited-slip differential. An aluminum radiator, custom alloy shroud, and electric fan keep temps at bay in the heat of battle. Safety features include an integrated roll cage, 5-point harnesses, a Fuel Safe racing fuel cell, and on-board fire suppression system.
Triumph racing legends Bob Tullius and Kas Kastner both signed the dash, in a nod of appreciation to this TR6's outstanding quality. Looking tough and purposeful with its chunky Panasport alloys, cut-down windscreen, and deep chin-spoiler, this TR6 is ready for action on the circuit.
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