- Withdrawn

Registration No: YWF 240K
Chassis No: LD26070
MOT: Exempt

• Recommissioned in 2018 following an 8-year period off the road
• In current ownership the last 32 years
• Offered as an exciting project that may benefit from cosmetic restoration

Introduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell (stylist Giovanni Michelotti had physically shortened a pre-production Triumph 2000 saloon in order to fashion the initial prototype), the newcomer featured all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. Neatly integrated, the substantial roll-over hoop that joined the B-pillars gained extra strength from a T-bar link to the windscreen frame. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph. Available with a choice of four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission, all but the earliest Stags benefitted from both Hard and Soft-Top roofs. Despite being in production for seven years, during which time 25,877 cars were made, a mere 9,500 or so are thought to have survived.

First registered on 1^st of September, 1971, this particular Stag benefits from being a desirable manual gearbox model. Previously maroon, the car is now presented in the attractive combination of Tahiti Blue with contrasting Black vinyl and fabric interior. ‘YWF 240K’ was purchased by the vendor in 1991. Already mated to a Rover V8 when purchased, the car was subject to a respray in its Blue in 1993. The following year, the car was used daily until 2003, before being placed into storage for 15 years until 2018, when it received a mechanical recommissioning. These works included replacement bushes, power steering, work to the gearbox, fuel tank, brakes, tyres, battery and exhaust. In 2021, the car was subject to a replacement differential and is now offered for sale as a project that would benefit from a cosmetic and interior restoration.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762