Registration - RPR 221

Chassis No. - LD353910

M.O.T. - Exepmt

Odometer - 48,384

This stylish Triumph Stag is being offered at no reserve. Registered in March 1975, this near-50-year-old classic has had just six previous keepers, far less than the average for models from the 1970s, The vendor has owned it since 2001 and reports it features the desirable original Stag 3.0-litre V8 engine, which is combined with a four-speed plus overdrive manual gearbox. Engine and transmission are both described as being in ‘good’ condition and the odometer reads a mere 48,384 miles. The vendor says green paint and bodywork “could do with a couple of bits cosmetically” but otherwise the car presents well. It is fitted with a hard top roof, but also features a brand new soft top.

‘RPR221’ has a brown vinyl interior that is very period. It features a unique, and probably collectable, Lucas cassette player in addition to an original ‘solid state’ eight-track stereo radio. An eight-track of the Hollies’ live hits is included too! Electric windows are another luxury touch for the 1970s. The vendor adds that this Triumph Stag comes with a plastic wallet full of paperwork, and says that the car starts, runs and drives well.

The Triumph Stag was created as a range-topping luxury sports car to rival the Mercedes-Benz SL. Styled by Triumph’s Italian go-to designer, Giovanni Michelotti, it was a 2+2 targa-style convertible, with a central roll-bar envisaged to meet American safety standards. The Triumph Stag was powered by an all-new 3.0-litre V8 created by the Coventry firm. This suffered from overheating issues at the time, but specialists have long since resolved any issues. Around 26,000 were built between 1970 and 1977, and many thousands survive today, thanks to the excellent support from enthusiastic owners and specialists.

In summary:

· Presented in highly original condition

· Features the original Triumph V8 engine

· Offered at no reserve