Registration - XDH 839L

Chassis No. - CP773920

M.O.T. - Exempt

Odometer - TBC

This very desirable-looking 1972 Triumph TR6 is presented in a stylish combination of white exterior and black interior. The original ‘PI’ 2.5-litre six-cylinder fuel injected engine is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. It features an upgraded roll bar and leather seats, while the vendor reports the original door cards and roof “need limited attention to be of commensurate standard to the paintwork, which has nothing to hide”. They add the car, which was first registered on 15 September 1972, was voluntarily MOT’d up to 2018, with straight passes, and has had just limited use – around 2,600 miles – since.

Indeed, the MOT history of ‘XDH839L’ shows sparing use over the last 18 years, while a detailed file of receipts evidences the extensive maintenance work it has enjoyed. The vendor adds that the original deep-dish wheels have been professionally powder-coated and fitted with a matching set of high-performance tyres, and set off with chrome embellishers. Inside, the wood veneer dashboard features an original radio, steering wheel and gearlever, plus plenty of other attractive period details. The car performs beautifully and, this summer, the vendor has enjoyed several memorable trips out in it.

The Triumph TR6 was officially introduced in early 1969 as a replacement for the TR5. Notably, it had an all-new design, created by Germany’s Karmann, while the underpinnings were largely derived from the previous TR4 and TR5. The doors and windscreen were actually taken directly from the TR5. All cars were powered by Triumph’s 2.5-litre straight six engine, with the Lucas mechanical fuel injection that featured on the TR5 also carrying across. Almost 92,000 Triumph TR6 were produced, until it was gradually succeeded by the controversial TR7, with production ending in 1976.

In summary:

• Desirable Triumph TR6 in white with black interior
• Sparing use over the past 18 years
• Upgraded roll bar and leather seats