I have long considered the “6” to be the most attractive of Triumph’s “TR” range of sports cars. From its aggressive styling to the deeply offset wheels, it is blessed with an appearance that promises above-average performance and an engaging driving experience. This 1976 TR6 offers that and more as an unmolested survivor with a genuine 48,000 miles showing on its odometer. It has been treated respectfully throughout its life and is ready for a new chapter to be written in its story as it heads to a new home. The seller has listed the Triumph here on Craigslist in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They set their price at $22,500, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J. for spotting this British classic.

Triumph introduced the TR6 in 1969 as a successor to its TR5 model. It remained in production until 1976, with 94,619 buyers giving one a home during the production run. Our feature Triumph is a final-year vehicle that the first owner ordered in White with a contrasting Black soft-top. It makes a positive first impression which is heightened by the fact that this is an unrestored classic that sports its original paint. That is particularly noteworthy because it is free from major problems and imperfections. The panels are straight, while life in a dry climate has left the TR6 rust-free. The top is as tight as a drum, which is unsurprising since it was recently replaced. The trim and glass are in good condition, but I suspect that the wheels may have been restored.

The spotless engine bay presentation is consistent with the seller’s claim that they recently had this area and the Triumph’s underside professionally dry ice cleaned. That allows the sweet 2.5-liter six to sparkle like a new penny. The six should generate 101hp and 128 ft/lbs of torque, which feeds to the road via a four-speed manual transmission. The TR6 isn’t renowned for outright acceleration in standard form, but they are enormous fun to drive on twisting roads. The seller claims that this classic has a genuine 48,000 miles showing on its odometer, and although they don’t mention verifying evidence, I won’t be surprised if it exists among the collection of included receipts and other documentation. They spent over $9,500 on this classic in 2017 to ensure mechanical perfection. It runs and drives extremely well, and can be considered a turnkey proposition.

The first thing to note about this Triumph’s interior is the tidy state of the dash timber. This can be prone to age deterioration, but that isn’t a consideration in this case. The Black upholstered surfaces and matching carpet are spotless, and the bright trim shows no evidence of deterioration. The dash houses the array of gauges that you rightly expect from a British sports car, while an AM/FM stereo provides in-car entertainment.

It is possible to find examples of the 1976 Triumph TR6 for less than the seller’s asking price, but their figure isn’t unprecedented. That raises the question of whether it is justified, and my instincts say that it is. What helps this car to stand out from the crowd is its complete originality, because it is common to find these classics where they have undergone at least a partial restoration. Having said that, the seller may need to be patient, because many potential buyers might be tempted by cheaper alternatives. Then again, it only takes one passionate individual and this TR6 will head to a new home. Could you be that person?