7th May, 2022 13:00
May 2022 Classics Auction
1974 Triumph TR6
Registration - AGU 770N
Chassis No. - CF/35828-U
M.O.T. - October 2022
Odometer - 21,000 miles
‘AGU 770N’ began its life in America, and its engine still features carburettors rather than the Lucas fuel injection system fitted to all UK specification cars. However, the carburettors are user-friendly SUs rather than the Strombergs it is likely to have had originally. The car presents well, its tidy British Racing Green paintwork being complemented by a beige hood and beige upholstery, while it rides on refurbished steel wheels complete with stainless trims. In recent times it has benefited from the installation of a professionally rebuilt overdrive gearbox, 3.45:1 differential, replacement driveshafts and a pair of Spax rear dampers, as well as many other new items of suspension and running gear. The TR is now offered complete with electric engine fan, an ‘excellent’ set of tyres, Moto-Lita small boss woodrim steering wheel, pair of spot lights and a current MOT valid until October 6.
Triumph’s TR2 was launched in 1953, kickstarting a series of successful two-seater sports cars that ended in 1981 with the last of the TR8s. The evolution was steady but continuous and, in the same way that the early cars all evolved from their predecessors, the TR6 that first saw the light of day in late 1968 was effectively a cleverly updated TR5. For the body revisions Triumph naturally turned to the Italian who had styled the TR4/TR5 – Michelotti. However, he could not meet their schedule and the squaring off of the nose and tail were eventually achieved by Karmann. The car’s underpinnings were broadly as per the TR5. A total of 94,619 examples were produced, a mere 8,370 of which were sold on the home market.
In summary:
- A very tidy example that was originally exported to the USA
- Benefits from a number of recently renewed or refurbished parts
- Specification includes overdrive, electric fan, spot lights and woodrim steering wheel
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £12,000 - £14,000Registration - AGU 770N
Chassis No. - CF/35828-U
M.O.T. - October 2022
Odometer - 21,000 miles
‘AGU 770N’ began its life in America, and its engine still features carburettors rather than the Lucas fuel injection system fitted to all UK specification cars. However, the carburettors are user-friendly SUs rather than the Strombergs it is likely to have had originally. The car presents well, its tidy British Racing Green paintwork being complemented by a beige hood and beige upholstery, while it rides on refurbished steel wheels complete with stainless trims. In recent times it has benefited from the installation of a professionally rebuilt overdrive gearbox, 3.45:1 differential, replacement driveshafts and a pair of Spax rear dampers, as well as many other new items of suspension and running gear. The TR is now offered complete with electric engine fan, an ‘excellent’ set of tyres, Moto-Lita small boss woodrim steering wheel, pair of spot lights and a current MOT valid until October 6.
Triumph’s TR2 was launched in 1953, kickstarting a series of successful two-seater sports cars that ended in 1981 with the last of the TR8s. The evolution was steady but continuous and, in the same way that the early cars all evolved from their predecessors, the TR6 that first saw the light of day in late 1968 was effectively a cleverly updated TR5. For the body revisions Triumph naturally turned to the Italian who had styled the TR4/TR5 – Michelotti. However, he could not meet their schedule and the squaring off of the nose and tail were eventually achieved by Karmann. The car’s underpinnings were broadly as per the TR5. A total of 94,619 examples were produced, a mere 8,370 of which were sold on the home market.
In summary:
- A very tidy example that was originally exported to the USA
- Benefits from a number of recently renewed or refurbished parts
- Specification includes overdrive, electric fan, spot lights and woodrim steering wheel
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: May 2022 Classics Auction, 7th May, 2022
This auction of classic cars and motorbikes will take place at Hooton Park Trust in Ellesmere Port.
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