Triumph’s TR6 was the successor to the previous TR4/TR5 sports cars but was mechanically similar. Though built in England, more than 90% of the little cars produced between 1969 and 1976 were exported to the U.S. This example from 1974 wears the rubber boot bumpers then required by law for greater crash protection. Though stored for the past 12 years, it has been brought out regularly for jaunts around the neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. It’s going to need some attention for more strenuous activity. The TR6 is available here on craigslist for $5,000. Our appreciation goes to Mitchell G. for more cool tips like this!
Styling for the TR6 was undertaken by Karmann of Germany (who can say, VW Karmann Ghia?). To shttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_TR6ve money, the underpinnings and mechanical bits were pulled from the existing parts bin, so to speak. Along the way, the cars received a removable hardtop as an option, though that does not apply to the seller’s car. The TR6 employed independent suspension all around and disc brakes in the front. For propulsion, Triumph’s 2.5-liter inline-6 was used, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission (overdrive optional).
According to the seller, this yellow ’74 TR6 has spent most of the last dozen years in the garage, though it peeks out from time to time for a spin. There is mention of rust and paint issues that don’t appear too obvious in the photos. Perhaps that’s not something of immediate concern as the wiring connected with the dashboard is out of whack and needs attention first.
Per the odometer, the car’s mileage is less than 20,000, but that gauge broke some time ago, so the true mileage is unknown. The Triumph does run, but we don’t know how well. Perhaps the fuel delivery system will need assistance as the car has dual carburetors that could be dirty. The brakes and tires have recently received attention, so this could be a project that you could drive while you work on whatever problems the British car has.
This Triumph appears fairly sound from the pictures. Drain the tank, new fuel lines, and rebuild the carbs. Then tackle brake lines, calipers and drums if needed. Enjoy it as is this summer. Then go as far as you want over the winter. Not a bad deal, the way things are you could even make a little next spring if you decide to sell it.
Not enough info to form an opinion.
The most important pictures are missing. Mentioning potential rust issues means they should have had undercarriage shots. Rust is a serious issue on these cars, and a potential deal-breaker, even at $5k. Everything else is fixable at reasonable prices, but severe rot in the frame, trunk, floors, inner fenders, sills/rockers and battery tray (the normal places for a TR6), can be expensive to deal with.
If it’s very minor (a big if) then this seems like a bargain in the current market.
Agree 100% as to the undercarriage look. I’ve done much work on TR4s and if the frame is solid, everything else is manageable from a cost/fun ratio.
Here’s the story. Right after I replaced the clutch in my Tiger Mk2, I took it to Washington to visit a friend. The suspension seemed a little loose so I took it to a Sunbeam shop in the area. While there he showed me a TR 6 in which he had put a 298 V8 auto instead of the 6. It looked like it belonged there.I thought to myself, after fighting the close quarters of the Tiger, this is what the Tiger should have been. 15 inch tires, better rear suspension and more bonnet room.