Triumph tr6 daily driver

The tr6 was triumphs last iteration of the classic british roadster concept. The gt is a gocart mini racer, the mg is a two seat daily driver. But if you are not willing to do that, what is the point of buying a driver s classic like a tr6 in the first place. Triumph six with lucas fuel injection is a gem mated to a strong feeling stag sourced gearbox with useful ratios and the benefit of overdrive which means you are never in the wrong gear. It was french blue and i had it repainted in a dark metallic brown ford color with tan rockers and tail light panel. For those like bill jacobs, who drive their classics as a daily driver, we downright revere their carcraziness. Our triumph airconditioning compressor features hilow pressure switch for compressor protection. This 1974 triumph tr6 is finished in pimento red over a chestnut brown interior and features a 2. This triumph tr6 has overdrive on the 3rd and 4th gear, the engine has completely been checked, the powerful 6cylinder engine produces 125hp.

How the tr6 can work for a tall person squarespace. The triumph tr6 196876 is a sports car built by british triumph motor company between 1968 and 1976. Sure, the fact that your authors head protruded over the delicate windscreen frame by a good three inches wasnt ideal though his hair looked really rockabilly upon return, but the summary feeling of our driving impressions is an overwhelmingly positive one. The engine was carried over from the tr5 but new styling was cooked up by german coachbuilder karmann. Last of the great classic british sports cars, 1972. Built between 1968 and 1976, the triumph tr6 is truly an iconic british motor vehicle. At the beginning the engine had 152 horsepower, and much less 104 horsepowe in the us specification models. The suspension makes all the difference and with the proper care and updates this old triumph can be a great driver. Silver 800ml universal radiator coolant aluminum tank overflow reservoir. I always liked triumphs, my first was a 1974 tr6 bought in 1976 that was my daily driver. Would appreciate someone advising whether this is the proper amount of oil to add for an oil and filter change.

Getting ready to attempt my first oil change on saturday on my brg 1976 tr6 and to install a spin on adaptor. The triumph tr6 was launched in 1956 as the 650 cc companion to the tr5 trophy. To be clear, the triumph tr6 which debuted in late 1968 as a 1969. None of this makes this triumph unsuitable for use as a daily driver, of course. Karmann of germany was responsible for the aggressive good looks. If i wanted a reliable daily driver i would get a honda. Each kit comes with detailed, easytofollow installation instructions and mounting template. The trophy had been known as a trials bike with a wideratio gearbox and low final gearing. No matter what the weather, jacobs drives his gorgeous, red 1976 triumph tr6, one of the last tr6s off the production line, to his job as an investment representative for edward jones in tumwater, wa each day. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 4 tr6 models nationwide. It was no austinhealey 3000, but the triumph tr6 was a good substitute for those seeking a traditional big six british roadster with a masculine image.

The car was purchased by the seller from its previous longterm owner here on bat in 2018. The tr6 was a followup to the 196768 tr5 pi, which was basically a tr4a with a torquey pushrod six instead of a four. The retrofit 1974 triumph tr6 lhd air conditioning system is designed specifically to bolt into your 1974 triumph tr6 lhd with minimum modification to your vehicle. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1965 triumph tr6 trophy and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. You are bidding on a tr6 rear bumper in a nice daily driver condition. When i started to do my prepurchase research on the triumph tr6. More tr6s were produced by triumph than any prior tr. Dec 11, 2019 the tr6 was triumphs last iteration of the classic british roadster concept. That is, until one day i saw a freshly painted green one at the local body shop. The exterior fit and finish as well as the interior are show winning quality.

We have done a ton of mechanical work to the car to get it to the point she is at now. Click here to visit sports car art and buy the above tr6 poster. Owner rick barnard of grafton, massachusetts, has long been a triumph enthusiast, having owned two tr4s in his college days in the late 1960s and having worked at alewife triumphvolvo in cambridge, massachusetts, at the time of the tr6s debut. Offered as an affordable, sixcylinder sports car, the first triumph tr6 rolled off the production line in 1968. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1974 triumph tr6 and assess the current state of the classic car market. The original chrome is fading but still has some shine. Ive got a late 1972 tr6 aug 72 and i have the opportunity to buy an overdrive transmission the transmission and the overdrive unit for it from another british car enthusiast. What im wondering is which transmission should i buy. The car is a 1972 triumph tr6 that the private seller says has been in covered garage storage for the past 17 years and seems to be in remarkably good condition, especially since it only has 7,689 miles showing on its odometer. Built in feb 1973 its a great daily driver, that has a new convertible top and a fantastic set of great looking and sort after wheels true knock offs. Same owner for 30 years and been stored inside for 30 years. The pick of the day is a 1972 triumph tr6, a desirable model as it was built before the massive rubber bumper guards were added to meet dot. Get the best deals on engine bearings for triumph tr6 when you shop the largest online selection at. Dec 28, 2018 the pick of the day is yet another wonderful british barnfind sports car with very low mileage and in apparently great condition.

High performance high efficiency ac systems for your factory air and non factory air triumph. Have ineptly searched on this forum and the web for info re the oil capacity. Details about triumph tr6 rear bumper nice for a daily driver straight. Bullet style black fender door sports mirror japanese british compact custom. Unlike most british sports cars of the era that possessed a curvy feminine type shape, the tr6 was slab sided and chiseled. When new tr6s were decent driving and handling cars. Triumph air conditioning systems from classic auto air. History of the 19691976 triumph tr6 the tr6 is adored by british sports car fans as the last of the traditional hairychested english roadsters.

The tr6 was introduced in 1969 with a reskinned body versus the prior tr5250. Triumph produced what might be the perfect open top sports car in the 1950s and 60s. The tr6 is a sports car cruiser, with good looks and of course the wood dash. Triumph tr4a irs 1965 daily drivervideo erclassicsholland. The retrofit 1973 triumph tr6 lhd air conditioning system is designed specifically to bolt into your 1973 triumph tr6 lhd with minimum modification to your vehicle.

May 09, 2019 i always liked triumphs, my first was a 1974 tr6 bought in 1976 that was my daily driver. Aug 22, 2014 the triumph tr6 was an interesting development of the longrunning trline of sports cars. A daily driver during the week, a trackday car at the weekends, and a whole heap of fun every day of the week. The parts falling off of this car are of the highest british quality. This true british sports car offers an exciting driving experience. It is basically a tr4a with a body redesign by karmann of germany and was powered by a 2. Jun 14, 2019 triumph produced what might be the perfect open top sports car in the 1950s and 60s. A bodyoff for driving 1973 triumph tr6 hemmings daily. Triumph introduced the tr6 as a prototype on the 19th of september 1968, as a tr5 replacement.

Lowmileage barn find 1972 triumph tr6 sports roadster. No matter their age, old cars that are driven regularly will run better. It was the bestseller of the tr range when production ended, a record subsequently surpassed by the tr7. Music to anyones ears the motoring enthusiast journal the brawny triumph tr6 was introduced in early 1969 as a clever redesign of the tr5tr250 range. Driving a tr6 can be an incredible experience or a completely frightening one depending on the car you drive.

Having had multiple mgbs in addition to triumphs, i think either a tr6 or mgb would make a good daily driver. The tr6 was fitted with the tiger 110 engine, alloy head and same higher compression ratio as the tiger and with a single carburetor. The tr6 is better if you have lots of highway speed stuff, the mgb is better if it is mostly surface streets. It is good enough to be used as a driver though without feeling guilty if it gets wet. Bentley guide says oil sump and filter capacity is 10. The opentop tr6 was fairly blissful to pilot over a 20minute jaunt. Jul 17, 2011 as she sits today, my 1969 triumph tr6 still needs detail work but is an enjoyable driver. I know i should have left it the stock color, but it did look pretty nice in. Triumph air conditioning systems retro fit triumph ac.

The triumph tr6 was an interesting development of the longrunning trline of sports cars. Fill in your email to receive daily notifications every time a vehicle. Triumph tr6 classics for sale classics on autotrader. Dec 31, 2011 this 1973 triumph tr6 looks to be an affordable way to experience what made these cars so desirable. I bought this beauty as a project for me and my son about 2 years ago. Only minimal surface rust in engine bay but car is solid, all necessary bodywork was completed a few years back. Black 800ml universal radiator coolant aluminum catch tank overflow reservoir. If you are in the uk join the tr register they are by far the best club for tr6 owners in this country. Documenting and celebrating the forgotten daily drivers and automotive workhorses of. Triumph tr6 tr6 1976 roadster convertible cabriolet british. The triumph air conditioning features a flat firewall for a clean look, air conditioning louvers are under dash. I bought my 1973 tr6 in 1978 and it has been my mostly daily driver in. Great clean driver car starts good runs and drives good. While its possible to argue with the precise wording of that statement, the tr6 was certainly antique in.

But if you are not willing to do that, what is the point of buying a drivers classic like a tr6 in the first place. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Triumph tr4 tr6 201 bullet style chrome fender door sports mirror japanese british compact custom. The car recently had a tune up including plugs otobekas. Driving old british sports cars on a regular, almost daily, basis is much the same as.

Triumph tr6 tr6 1976 roadster convertible cabriolet british sports daily driver. Triumph tr6 tr6 1976 roadster convertible cabriolet. The seller tells me that he thinks i need to use the one with the atype since. Actually, new is something of an exaggeration, for what was actually done was a strictlytobudget redesign of the front and rear ends of the tr5. Fill in your email to receive daily notifications every time a vehicle is uploaded that matches. Many have been tempted by the triumph tr6, but i never understood the appeal.

Now she has a fresh valve job and new red stripe tires. Last of the great classic british sports cars, 1972 triumph tr6. As she sits today, my 1969 triumph tr6 still needs detail work but is an enjoyable driver. The engine and transmission were generally similar to the tr5, but. Body was designed by karmann and its production version was premiered in january 1969. This triumph tr6 got the bodyoff treatment, almost out of necessity. Look under the car, checking sideways from the front edge of the drivers door, and notice the angle of the clutch release armit sticks downward from the left side of the bell housing. The effort level of the controls is lighter on the mgb than on a tr6 and the car is more.