Not Sold (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)
1971 Triumph TR6
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 17
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Triumph TR6, sold with a desirable overdrive, has been in current ownership since 2009 and meticulously maintained by Enginuity since 1987, including a full engine overhaul and significant restoration work. Boasting an MOT valid until August 2026 and described as being in "first-class condition," it comes with a large history file, making it a reliable and capable classic.
Condition
8
The vendor describes the car as being in "first-class condition with an excellent chassis," and the listing details extensive restoration work, including new body panels, interior, and a repaint. While it's had regular use and some wear, the ongoing maintenance by Enginuity and recent work suggest it's very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Manual
Transmission:
CP543720
Chassis No:
Odometer:
59,523 miles
FIG 8221
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 1968 as a replacement for the outgoing TR250/TR5 models, the Triumph TR6 proved a strong seller on both sides of the Atlantic.
Crisply styled, its smooth flowing lines and Kamm tail hid a cruciform-braced chassis equipped with all-round independent suspension, front disc and rear drum brakes, and rack-and-pinion steering.
Powered by a refined 2,498cc OHV straight-six engine allied to a four-speed plus overdrive manual transmission, it was deceptively fast with contemporary road testers recording 0-60mph in 8.2secs.
and a 121mph top speed.
Writing in 1969, Autocar magazine went as far as to comment that "Even if the Austin-Healey 3000 had not been dropped, the TR6 would have taken over as the he-man's sports car in its own right".
We are always pleased to offer a TR6, but especially when it’s as good as this one.
Originally registered on October 1st, 1971, as ‘AKR 534K’, it has been maintained by Enginuity since 1987, when its mileage stood at 59,523.
In 1997, the o...
Points of note
£2,690
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,429
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,207
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 14 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
26,475 miles
Registration Date
1971-10-01
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 15 2026 with 26,475 miles
Passed
On May 03 2023 with 25,955 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 06 2022 with 25,784 miles
Failed
On Apr 05 2022 with 25,784 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Sep 09 2020 with 25,770 miles
Passed
On Sep 17 2019 with 25,637 miles
Failed
On Sep 16 2019 with 25,636 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Passed
On Sep 19 2018 with 25,354 miles
Passed
On Oct 09 2017 with 25,179 miles
Passed
On Sep 07 2016 with 24,923 miles
Failed
On Sep 06 2016 with 24,922 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Aug 28 2015 with 24,845 miles
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