1971 Triumph

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Manual

LE1538L

Clear

Gasoline

Sharp looking stag, complete with 302 c.i. high output engine, professional conversion. Custom wheels, otherwise all original Weekend driver until this Winter. Needs new top and head gasket. Replaced differential and radiator within 1 year. Some rust on front where between the top of the grill and beginning of the hood and on trunk lid (pictured) Purchased 2007, no problems before head gasket leak. Shipping at buyer's expense On Apr-06-11 at 22:21:14 PDT, seller added the following information: Here is a car that not everybody is familiar with, even some Triumph people aren’t even aware of it. Originally, Triumph's goal must have been to compete with Mercedes Benz SL class cars, at a lower purchase price. Out of all the Triumph models ever produced the Stag is one of the most unique and probably rarest of all Triumphs. Although the intention was to sell around 12,000 cars annually, that number never materialized, with the actual number built for the world at 25,877 cars over a seven year period. Only 6,780 were delivered to the US dealer network between 1971 and 1973. . Power came from Triumphs own 3 liter V8 engine that developed about 145 horsepower. That relatively unreliable engine has been replaced with the bulletproof 302 c.i V-8, ho. This version has the 4-speed gearbox, an automatic was available but the superior car to drive would arguably be the 4-speed car. Top speed was in the 120 to 125 mph range. Performance was brisk, but now is even better... and they are a surprisingly nice car to drive especially compared to some other Triumphs of the era. Here is a chance to own a piece of British motor history! On Apr-06-11 at 22:47:33 PDT, seller added the following information: Triumph Stag is a popular limited collector car in the US. In the UK, stag was most welcomed by car owners and it has the largest one-model owners club. Also, it has the reputation of the most stolen classic car and this is evident of the truth that Stag is one of the most wanted cars. The low production triggered car lovers to get hold of one of the Triumph cars. The stag models were considered as gentleman's friend. Triumph stags were manufactured from 1970 - 1977. Everyone talked about Stag as a British sports car, but it was highly popular for the Italian styling of the car given by Giovanni Michelotti. . The original 1971 Triumph Stag was a 2+2 convertible car with four lamp grille. The front of the car was sculptured with classy rear end looks. The car rose in popularity when James Bond drove a Triumph Stag in his movie, Diamonds are forever. The styling and looks of the car made car buyers prefer 1971 Stag. However, car owners frequently faced engine problems due to the poor build quality of the engine. Electric windows, power steering, and power assisted brakes are standard features of the car. Reliability of 1971 Stag is unmatched. Road holding quality of 1971 Stag is very good and the suspension is just right. The weight of the car is very moderate, but still, it is rigid and rattle free. Now the 1971 Triumph Stag is a classic collectible British sports car. Various owners and enthusiasts clubs support the Stag. Engine problems of the original Stag can now be easily overcome by super powerful alternatives like Rover V8 or Ford Capri 2.8 V6. With some required tweaks, this once known as flawed British car is now the most wanted collectible car which receives thumbs up from the driver as well as onlookers. Article Source: EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sanjana_Antony T