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Not Sold (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)
1973 Triumph TR6 Genuine provenance and impressive attention to detail
United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026 • Lot 156
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Triumph TR6 has undergone an extensive, documented body-off restoration by marque specialists, focusing on originality and usability. It features a desirable Sapphire Blue exterior with a tan interior and benefits from a comprehensive history portfolio, making it a highly sought-after example.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a comprehensive body-off restoration by specialists, including chassis coating, extensive panel work, refinishing, engine rebuilds, and upgrades. The interior has been retrimmed, and weather equipment renewed. While no specific damage or wear is mentioned, a restoration implies it was not pristine prior and may require minor ongoing attention.
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Manual
Transmission:
CR/693-0
Chassis No:
Odometer:
83,587 miles
KKP 910L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Finished in the highly attractive factory colour of Triumph Sapphire Blue with a contrasting tan interior, this 1973 Triumph TR6 represents one of Britain's most iconic six-cylinder sports cars.
Benefitting from an extensive restoration completed by marque specialist TR Bitz, the car is offered with what can only be described as an outstanding history portfolio documenting both the restoration and subsequent maintenance.
The comprehensive restoration report details work undertaken over approximately eighteen months by retired mechanical engineer Mr William Letch, who restored the car with assistance from TR Bitz, Revington TR and other recognised Triumph specialists.
The report states that the vehicle was stripped to a bare chassis before being rebuilt, with particular attention paid to originality, reliability and long-term usability.
The restoration covered virtually every aspect of the vehicle.
The chassis was inspected, repaired where necessary and professionally coated, whils...
Points of note
£2,690
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,329
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,207
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 20 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
82,745 miles
Registration Date
1973-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 21 2024 with 82,745 miles
Failed
On Jun 11 2024 with 82,737 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 17 2022 with 82,314 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Failed
On May 17 2022 with 82,314 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passed
On Jun 16 2021 with 81,776 miles
Passed
On May 01 2018 with 81,647 miles
Passed
On Mar 24 2017 with 81,505 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Failed
On Mar 20 2017 with 81,505 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Passed
On Apr 01 2016 with 81,271 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Apr 01 2016 with 81,271 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passed
On Mar 19 2015 with 80,656 miles
Passed
On Apr 14 2014 with 80,604 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Apr 11 2013 with 80,339 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 19 2012 with 79,535 miles
Failed
On Apr 11 2012 with 79,535 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Passed
On Oct 14 2008 with 78,526 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed
On Oct 31 2007 with 77,211 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 31 2006 with 75,916 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- see last vt32
Failed
On Oct 21 2006 with 75,890 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- chassiss is corrding in a number of places
- Oil leak
- slight lift in steering collom
- steering collom bottom bush worn
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