£15,000 - £18,000
1970 Triumph TR6 (CP) - ex-Chris Evans
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 790
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Triumph TR6 is a well-preserved, UK-supplied 'CP' specification car with notable provenance, including a previous owner being Chris Evans. It retains its original features and comes with a comprehensive history file, making it a desirable classic British sports car.
Condition
7
Well-preserved, original, comprehensive history.
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Manual
Transmission:
CP515970
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
NXC 97H
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 1968, the TR6 combined the proven chassis and mechanicals of the TR5 with sharper, more modern styling by Karmann and was the final traditional Triumph roadster, now regarded as a sought after classic British sports car
First registered in 1970 and purchased by its previous owner from well known presenter, Chris Evans, the TR6 has had just three long term keepers prior to 2021, all of whom maintained an exceptional level of care
Presented in Damson over Tan Ambla with a black hood and its original steel hardtop, this 150bhp 'CP' specification example retains its factory character and sits on 165x15 Dunlop Sports with original disc wheels
The 2.5-litre straight-six engine is paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox featuring overdrive, offering strong performance and flexibility with classic TR6 sound and feel
Optioned from new with overdrive, heater, disc wheels and other desirable factory features, the car remains close to original specification with no recorded upgrades or ...
Points of note
£2,690
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,677
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,207
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 09 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
75,155 miles
Registration Date
1970-05-28
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 29 2023 with 75,155 miles
Passed
On May 10 2022 with 74,868 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- offside front suspension arm bushes perished
- both front shock absorbers top bushes perished
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed
On May 06 2022 with 74,867 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- offside front suspension arm bushes perished
- both front shock absorbers top bushes perished
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On May 27 2020 with 73,503 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2018 with 73,498 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coolant leak at radiator
Passed
On Sep 20 2017 with 73,435 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front tyre perished
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rad leaking
Passed
On Aug 03 2016 with 73,133 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Jul 15 2016 with 73,121 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint top swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory:
- engine misfire
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Mar 24 2015 with 73,060 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User Entered:
- rad leaking
Failed
On Mar 24 2015 with 73,060 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User Entered:
- rad leaking
Passed
On Sep 24 2013 with 72,858 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- radiater leaking
Passed
On Sep 03 2012 with 72,720 miles
Passed
On Aug 12 2011 with 72,544 miles
Passed
On Aug 04 2010 with 72,256 miles
Passed
On May 18 2009 with 70,863 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- engine oil leak
- both front coil springs corroding
- surface corrosion o/s/r wheel arch
Passed
On May 22 2008 with 70,661 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- engine oil leak
- slight play in o/s/f lower trunion
Failed
On May 22 2008 with 70,661 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Entered:
- engine oil leak
- slight play in o/s/f lower trunion
Passed
On May 29 2007 with 70,402 miles
Passed
On May 18 2006 with 69,901 miles
Failed
On Apr 29 2006 with 69,901 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
User Entered:
- Fuel return pipe corroded
- front brake pipes starting to corrode
- Engine, gearbox and rear axle have oil leaks
- o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
- drivers seat slightly loose on mounting
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