1973 Triumph TR6 (CR)

Lot Number: 105

1973 Triumph TR6 (CR)

An original, UK-supplied, CR-engined car with performance upgrades, 59,352 miles indicated and eight years in its current ownership.

  • Sold for: £18,000

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Dark Blue

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    RME 830L

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    59352 Miles

SUMMARY

An original, UK-supplied, CR-engined car with performance upgrades, 59,352 miles indicated and eight years in its current ownership.

DESCRIPTION

  • An original UK-market car first registered 01/07/1973. Large history file with invoices and receipts dating back over a 40-year period, showing expenditure of c.£25,000 during this time
  • 59,352 miles indicated. Eight years current ownership. MOT until February 2025.
  • Past work includes a reconditioned differential (2008), replacement clutch and hydraulic clutch system (2015), rear brake cylinders, shoes and hoses replaced in August 2023 along with track rod ends and steering gaiters
  • Upgrades include a triple Weber carburettor conversion and Stage 1 engine from Jigsaw Racing. Reconditioned engine block, cylinder head, new pistons, camshaft, followers and alternator. Tubular exhaust manifold, aluminium sports exhaust and a 5-speed Toyota gearbox conversion
  • Full body respray in October 2023
  • A very impressive, well presented example with performance upgrades that make a real difference

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
105
Make
TRIUMPH
Model
TR6
Variant
CONVERTIBLE
Registration Number
RME 830L
MOT Expiry
28/02/2025
Chassis Number
CR17650
Engine Number
CR001621HE
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Dark Blue

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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SCORE:

84 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

Glass:

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Trim:

Remarks

Full body respray in October 2023.

Interior


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Remarks

Good condition throughout.

Engine


Components:

Appearance:

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Remarks

Weber triple carburettor conversion and Stage 1 engine from Jigsaw Racing. Reconditioned engine block, cylinder head, new pistons, camshaft, followers and alternator. Tubular exhaust manifold and aluminium sports exhaust.

Transmission


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Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Remarks

5 speed Toyota gearbox conversion and in 2015 new replacement clutch and hydraulic clutch system fitted.

Running Gear


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Remarks

Rear brake cylinders, shoes and hoses replaced in August 2023 along with track rod ends and steering gaiters. Reconditioned rear differential fitted in 2008.

Electrics


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Vehicle History

Remarks

Original UK market car registered 1st July 1973. Large history file with invoices and receipts dating back over a 40 year period, showing expenditure of £25k during this time.


Restoration Notes

Prior body-off nut and bolt restoration in 1995.

About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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