- Seller: Paul M (Contact)
- Location: Springfield, Missouri
- Mileage: 51,530 Shown
- Chassis #: CF8712U
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 2.5-Liter Inline 6
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Up for auction here on Barn Finds is a 1973 Triumph TR6 with 51,530 miles on the clock and a clean title. Offered by the current owner in Springfield, Missouri, this British roadster sat for nearly three decades before receiving an impressive amount of mechanical attention. If you’re looking for a solid TR6 foundation with plenty of upgrades already handled, this one is worth a close look.
According to the seller, this Triumph spent 28 years tucked away under the care of a long-time friend. After acquiring the car in 2017, the current owner began bringing it back to life with a replacement inline-six engine that had reportedly only 1,500 miles on it. The original four-speed manual gearbox remains in place, no overdrive, but has been serviced with fresh fluids, along with the differential and transmission.
The fuel system was fully addressed, including a new gas tank and copper fuel lines running forward. Both carburetors were rebuilt, and ignition components like the coil, cap, rotor, plugs, wires, points, and condenser were all replaced. The seller even went as far as rebuilding the throttle linkage and accelerator pivot points. On the electrical side, there’s a new alternator and battery. Cooling was addressed with radiator repairs and a new shroud (included but not yet installed).
Stopping power should be solid thanks to new front rotors and pads, rear drums and shoes, rebuilt rear slave cylinders, and fresh brake and clutch master cylinders. The exhaust system was also replaced from front to back, including new pipes and a muffler.
While this car still needs cosmetic attention, especially in the interior where floor coverings and some trim are missing, it comes with a wealth of new and extra parts. Included with the auction are a spare soft top, shroud for air routing, Union Jack decals, a new dash top, door uppers, exhaust hangers, and more. The seller also notes that several of these components have yet to be installed.
Presented with redline tires on stock wheels, a black interior, and its original wood dash panel, this Triumph wears its age with pride while boasting a long list of mechanical updates. The VIN is CF8712U, and the auction listing ID is #631. Whether you’re looking for a rewarding weekend driver or the basis for a full restoration, this TR6 offers great bones and a head start on the hard work. Would you finish the interior and enjoy it as-is, or go all-in on a full resto?
Bid On This Auction
John D' bid $6,600.00 2025-08-26 12:03:55
ATL Auto bid $6,500.00 2025-08-26 12:01:50- John D' bid $6,400.00 2025-08-26 11:59:44
- ATL Auto bid $6,250.00 2025-08-26 11:58:43
Fastkat bid $6,100.00 2025-08-26 11:10:17
siebel bid $4,300.00 2025-08-25 20:44:11- John D' bid $4,200.00 2025-08-25 12:16:20
- Fastkat bid $3,900.00 2025-08-24 09:15:32
To old love vettes bid $2,600.00 2025-08-24 09:09:59- Fastkat bid $2,500.00 2025-08-24 09:05:37
- To old love vettes bid $1,250.00 2025-08-21 09:27:35
Anders bid $1,000.00 2025-08-20 15:07:50- To old love vettes bid $500.00 2025-08-20 10:33:59
Needs to be British racing Green.
Surprised seller didn’t put a buy it now number on it. Could be a good buy with all the money spent on parts etc. but I’d bet the final selling price is going to cover all those parts.
Copper fuel lines is not a good ideal, as they are affected by the gasoline, ive always understood that steel lines are the way to go, I may be wrong but that is what i was always told.
Steel rusts, copper doesn’t.
Copper does discolor quickly from oxidation, which is green and unsightly, but it doesn’t affect its strength.
I had an AC Ace-Bristol with a factory copper fuel line for close to thirty years and had no problems. I also never heard of any from club members. Perhaps others can chime in on this, in case there is something to it?
One advantage of copper lines over steel is it bends easier.
There is a reason newer cars have stainless steel fuel lines. The current fuel that is sold is corrosive. Copper is better than rubber. But not as good as stainless steel.
Nice car, I have always been a fan of these cars. I almost bought one with a blown up engine to put my 5.0 Mustang engine in. The ex would have most likely got it in the divorce though. And I would have gotten stuck with her v MGB. Wait a minute, I did get the MGB!
Front disc brakes are also refurbished with new pistons, etc.
The corrosion has been an issue since “gas-a-hol”. Made worse by all the additional crap that they put in our fuel these days. (Particularly in California. I don’t live in California, but since I’m a western border state, my fuel comes from there. (definitely not a positive thing especially because of the cost) I have seen first hand this issue, and it seems to be worse on cars that sit and have a varnish buildup. I used to sell new vehicles and 8n about 2002 you had the option to order your GMC with stainless steel fuel supply parts for 49 state vehicles. The California emissions vehicles came with it. The following year it was standard equipment. Just like everything else, fuel quality is different in many areas. I was a BMW service manager when back in the ’90s we were replacing engine blocks that were getting damaged from high sulfer content fuels, particularly from the southwest. Copper was also my fuel line of choice for many years. But I wouldn’t use it any longer. The tough nylon fuel line is the way to go with all the additives now present in our fuel. Or possibly the fuel injection specific “rubber” line.
We use braided stainless lines with nylon tubing inside on our race cars and for repairs on our street cars. We also get good results putting Stable in the street car fuel as it counteracts all the crap in the pump fuel.