Description

1971 Triumph TR6 PI

Fully restored in 1989/90 including rebuilt engine and only 28k miles since; current owner since 2013; large history file; a most attractive TR6 with lots of history and some choice upgrades

First registered in March 1971, this fuel-injected TR6 was treated to a body-off restoration in 1989/90 as detailed by many invoices and photos on file.

This included a full engine rebuild by Slark Race Engineering of Salisbury with new pistons, reground crank, new timing chain etc. The cylinder head was also rebuilt and modified with reworked inlet and exhaust ports and valve throats, plus modified and balanced combustion chambers. A high performance X pattern radiator has also been fitted along with a Kenlowe fan, spin-off oil filter conversion, new clutch kit etc.

Since the restoration was completed the car has only covered 28,000 miles, as shown by 23 old MOTs on file. Lots of other bills show regular upkeep since the rebuild including a reconditioned gearbox and overdrive in 2008 which included uprated fast road laygear.

Our vendor acquired the car in May 2013 and has covered 3,500 fine weather miles in it since. It has continued to be well-maintained during this time with bills for at least two major services, a Crypton tune-up, plus various new parts including Koni shock absorbers, 36 amp alternator, braided stainless steel injector pipes, inertia reel seat belts, battery isolator switch and a new set of Vredestein tyres. He also had the car Rust Master treated shortly after he bought it.  

As you can see in the photos, the car still looks very smart today, over 30 years since it was restored. Nice cosmetic upgrades include the walnut dash, MotaLita steering wheel, stainless steel wire wheels and a discreet front lip spoiler. Slark Race Engineering clearly knew what they were doing because the engine sounds particularly sweet and has impressively good oil pressure.

We did note that the clutch pedal needs to be fully depressed to engage the gears smoothly but the vendor says it has been like this since he acquired the car. Although it no longer needs one, it has an MOT until April 2023 with just one minor advisory for a deteriorated steering rack gaiter.

A most attractive TR6 all round, with some choice upgrades, it looks like a very tempting prospect at the modest guide price suggested.

For more information contact James on 07970 309907 or email james.dennison@brightwells.com