This Triumph TR6 got away, but there are more like it here.

1973 Triumph TR6 5-Speed

Bid to $16,000 on 1/8/19

This 1973 Triumph TR6 is finished in magenta over black vinyl and powered by a 2.5L straight-six. The car was refurbished under previous ownership in 1996, and since taking possession six years ago the seller has rebuilt the engine, installed a rebuilt differential and Toyota 5-speed manual transmission, rewired the electrical system, and overhauled the brakes and suspension among other work. This TR6 is offered with records dating to 1978, photos and receipts from the 1996 and more recent refurbishments, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The body was repainted in its original code 92 Magenta during a 1996 refurbishment, which is documented in an included photo album. The current condition of the finish is illustrated up close in the gallery below. Trim includes chrome bumpers without overriders, a luggage rack, and Union Jack fender decals. The personalized “DPPURPL” license plate is not included in the sale.

Factory steel wheels wear polished trim rings and are mounted with Coker Classic redline tires. The black soft top is fitted and shown raised and lowered in photos, and matching top and tonneau covers are included in the sale.

The cockpit is trimmed in black vinyl with perforated seat inserts and features a woodgrain dash, branded floor mats, and rebuilt inner door mechanisms. A pair of rubber floor mats is included in the sale.

Smiths gauges include a 5-digit odometer showing approximately 70k miles, 8k of which have been added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown. The car was rewired in June 2015, and the seller has provided a video showing the gauges in operation while the engine is started.

The 2.5L straight-six was rebuilt in August 2016, reportedly with the following:

Block cleaned, magnafluxed and bored .020″ over
Crankshaft turned, connecting rods resized
Front damper rebuilt
Engine components balanced
Compression increased to 9.5:1
Goodparts GP2 camshaft
Upgraded timing components
Flywheel and intake milled by Wishbone
Dual SU carburetors rejetted
New engine and transmission mounts
New water pump, Wizard aluminum radiator

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Toyota 5-speed manual transmission, which was installed using an HVDA conversion kit. A new clutch disc and pilot bearing from HVDA were fitted in 2016 along with upgraded steering rack mounts. The differential was rebuilt, new axles were installed, suspension bushings were replaced, the brakes were overhauled, and the driveshaft was balanced in 2018.

Service invoices dating from 1978 through current ownership and are included in the sale along with records from the 1996 refurbishment. A factory air cleaner and a stock radiator are included in the sale.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate confirms the original colors and options, though the seller notes that the VIN indicates the car was not originally equipped with an overdrive transmission. Awards from Covenant Hot Rod Association, Triumphest, Rocky Mountain Triumph Club, Cars for Charity, Highlands Car Show, Wheels of Britain, and British Wheels on the Green are shown in the gallery.

A driving video is shown above.

Photo Gallery

Auction Result

High Bid	USD $16,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	January 8, 2019 at 12:24PM PT
Bids	11

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