1972 Triumph TR-6

Convertible

6 - Cyl.

Manual

CC85313U

Gasoline

Ok, so it’s time to sell my TR6. I bought it because it’s the best unrestored TR6 I’ve ever known. And because my other TR6s are forever in some state of restoration. So I could use it both as a guide and as a sweet machine for driving to vintage races, car shows, the occasional winery, etc. I drove it almost 1000 miles just in October. But it’s time to get back to wrenching on another Six, hopefully to have it ready for spring. I also knew I wouldn’t be tempted to mess with this car; it’s far too original for anyone to ever want to change it. Original paint. Original interior except carpet. Documented 66,000 miles. Even the original window sticker and bill of sale from the dealership. But what originality really adds up to is a hard-driving, corner-hugging, wind in your face TR6. It drives like it really should. No one has ever taken it apart and put it back together slightly differently. It’s still the raw, sometimes rough, full-of-soul car that left the Coventry factory in 1972. My TR6 was purchased new on February 16, 1973 by a young Air Force officer. Stationed in Ohio at the time, the car was purchased new from Wanger Auto Sales for $4075, optioned with a tonneau cover and Michelin-X radial tires. The car wears the Wanger dealership sticker to this day. The car has travelled to California, Hawaii, New Jersey, and Virginia, always kept in airport hangers or a garage. I found the Six by calling a fellow that I knew had a good car for sale. He had just sold it, but mentioned his friend who had a beautiful, very original Six for sale. He passed along my number. After talking back and forth for a few months, I finally made the trip to New Jersey to see the car. I bought it right away, making me the fourth owner. What follows is a summary of the superb originality and driving condition of this Six. And if you have more questions, give me a ring at (540) 324-9890. Body Fantastic, shimmering original paint. The exterior, engine, and trunk of the car wear their factory-applied paint. The paint still has a wonderful gloss and was apparently very well cared for its entire life. The front valence (below the bumper) has been repainted, presumably due to usual road wear. The hood and trunk have a beautiful shine with light oxidation. The sides of the car have a deep, reflective luster in the photos below. There are some door dings, and a few tiny stone chips, but these appear as the telling details of a car regularly enjoyed. The car has all of its original panels. Even the floorboards are just as they came welded from the factory. Consistent washing, waxing, and a Ziebart rustproofing treatment have preserved CC85313 superbly. The matte-black Ziebart material can still be seen poking out from around multiple panels of the car: spots around the crossmembers of the hood, the battery area, and some of the grommets in the fenders. In and around the door you will notice black plastic plugs where the panels were drilled and rustproofed. It can also be found around the gas tank and tail lights in the trunk. The engine compartment paint is excellent. The underside of the hood shines like it’s new. The Ziebarting no doubt saved the hood and battery areas from their usual decay. Even under the master cylinders, where brake fluid usually eats away paint and metal, the paint is largely intact (see picture below). The factory “Paint OK” sticker is even still present on the left fender. Most everything in the engine compartment looks clean enough to eat off of. I’ve spent many evenings detailing every little detail. Mechanical The straight six engine is in great tune, revving freely. The engine is strong and smooth, coupled with a sonorous, throaty exhaust note from the Monza quad exhaust. Excellent oil pressure. The steering is firm and responsive. The brakes are smooth and straight; no vibrations or pulls. The car is certified as numbers matching by the proper Heritage Certificate from the British Heritage Motor Trust.The engine presents just as it came from the factory. It wears its original pair of Stromberg carburetors, complete with their brass ID tags. These almost always disappear through the years. It still has all of the pieces of its ventilation system, including the front carbon canister. The air filter housing and the valve cover have been powder coated in their original silver. Even the intake and exhaust manifolds look great. The car runs cool on both long and short runs. The coolant hoses are of the original green style, yet (thankfully) are replacements from The Roadster Factory. They are all connected with original style hose clamps.Earlier this year I installed a new Magic Clutch Kit from The Roadster Factory. The clutch engages smoothly, near the top of its travel. Strong enough to spin the wheels or finesse the next gear. The transmission shifts quickly and the gears move positively into place- no grinding and no guesswork. All synchros work perfectly. Original style Michelin-X Redline radial tires in great condition. No evident dry rot. 80% tread remaining. Factory wheels and rare surviving aluminum trim rings in great shape. Almost all of these aluminum rings have been replaced with stainless or chrome rings. Electrical Largely original electrical system in great shape. Factory harnesses with ID tag behind driver side kick panel. All components, lights, and gauges in working order. Even the “Fasten Belts” light works, though I have disconnected it under the carpet. Original Lucas fusebox. Factory style green spark plug wires on Lucas distributor. Battery ground wire is original bare, braided style. Period Sony radio (with documentation!) works great. Newer, subtle black Pioneer speakers in correct location. Exterior Trim The Six still wears a factory convertible top with the reflector strip and diamond pattern inside. The top has no rips and is in fantastic condition. The windows are clear and the rear zips out for better ventilation and safer storage. Top stows neatly under factory black hood cover (boot). Original, optional tonneau cover in perfect shape. No zipper issues, no rips. Excellent chrome on both bumpers. Rear bumper has one spot with superficial scratching where a sticker was scraped off. (A former Air Force MP said it was a base pass.) Mirrors, door handles, and LeMans fuel filler cap in great preserved condition. Excellent headlight rings. Interior Trim The interior of the Six is just as it left the factory almost 40 years ago. And it’s fabulous. The seats still wear their original diamond-pattern covers. Even the foam in the seat bottom and side bolsters is still in good shape. (Most TR6 seats have sagging side bolsters due to failing foam. You can always see it in the pictures.)The carpet was recently replaced with an exact reproduction from the Magic Carpet Factory at The Roadster Factory. The trim panels of the doors, rear, doglegs, etc., are the very ones that came on the car. Seriously. All of the dash pads and dash support are free of splits. Genuine factory wood dash in great shape. A few hairline blemishes in the finish around the glovebox; no delamination whatsoever. Documentation The car itself serves as the best documentation of its history, but fortunately the previous owners were also detail oriented. Still with the car: Its actual sale papers: a window sticker and dealership bill of sale. Genuine Ohio 20-day tag issued with the new car. From the day the Air Force officer bought the car he kept a notebook detailing tank of gas and its corresponding mileage. Notes on every fill-up from 1973 to 1985. Original owners manual/handbook. British Leyland Passport to Service which chronicles early service done a the dealership, and lays out maintenance timelines. Triumph Consumer bulletin on stopping distances and passing ability. Over 30 pages of invoices for routine maintenance. Heritage certificate issued by British Heritage Motor Trust. Confirms all number match, and paint and trim options. I suspect TR6 number CC85313 is one of the most irreplaceable Triumphs to be found anywhere. Dripping authenticity: a paper factory recall sticker still adhering to the firewall; a vintage Triumph Sports Owner’s Association badge; Hawaiian inspection stickers from the early 80s and a Triumph Club of Hawaii sticker on the windshield. Even the original 20-day temporary tag! More importantly, it drives every bit as good as it looks. Tight, notchy, muscular. The embodiment of an era when good driving still mattered, and good cars had soul. The winning bidder will need to provide a $500.00 deposit within 2 business days, with the balance being paid within 5 business days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions will need to be completed before the buyer takes delivery of the car. Transportation or delivery from its current garage will need to be arranged and paid for by the buyer. I will be happy to work with your shipper if needed. Above all, please feel free to call or email with any questions. I would prefer to speak with all bidders, if you are so inclined. Straightforward communication usually leads to the best, most trustworthy relationship for both parties. You can reach me at (540) 324-9890. Thanks much. Beautiful Sapphire blue. Some late day sun on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Waynesboro British Car Show. Far right. In front of a beautiful wheat field in the Shenandoah Valley. Hard to beat a reflection like that! From original paint! Beautiful chrome. Porcelain early "TR6" badge, not replacement sticker. A striking color combination. The red-lines really stand out here. Excellent chrome. Correct matte black Kamm tail. Lucas lenses. This car has been well cared for and it shows. Passing clouds reflecting in trunk. And note fantastic contrast of the dash... Smooth, throaty Monza exhaust More great reflecitons Dash pads in great shape. Period Sony radio. Satin, lustrous, original wood dash Seats and foam in great shape. Original top cover. Door cards in great shape Note Ziebarting holes in sill and door. Installing new carpeting. (bad lighting; sorry...) Zip out rear window Floors look amazing! Driver's floor - dusty from carpet padding. Underside of hood is gorgeous. Note Ziebarting at top right of hood. Super clean. I'm nuts about this. Note cloud reflection in inner fender. Underhood reflections! Powdercoated air cleaner and valve cover. Even the exhaust manifold looks good. Original style green hoses. More great original paint. Green spark wires. The picture no one will show you! Looks great under master cylinders. Shiny underside of trunk Nicely lined trunk with original carpet. Red line spare Trunk floor in factory condition Full tonneau. No rips. Zipper works great. Factory Triumph top with iridescent edges. No holes or rips. Clear windows. Always carefully folded. Commission plate matching Heritage Certificate data. Probably not too many of these stickers at your local show... Original dealer badge from new. Hawaii inspection stickers from 1982 Factory recall sticker applied to firewall. I've never even seen another. "Paint OK" sticker on left inner fender. This car still deserves the sticker. Underside from front. Very clean. Good view of frame and factory floor panels. Passenger side Driver's side Central "t-shirt" frame section in great shape. Monza exhaust, rear suspension, and differential. Original window sticker Original Bill of Sale Original Twenty Day Tag Log book of every fill up and mileage from new until 1984. Someone loved this car... Heritage Certificate issued to confirm all numbers and options. Late day beauty Found a great old bridge, driving Shenandoah Valley. Great reflection. Elegance and Industry. Visiting a winery. Visiting my Alma Mater.