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.