Registration No: TYP 747M
Chassis No: CR23720
MOT: April 2024

• Fresh from a body-off, chassis-up, professional restoration
• Approximately 650 images accompanying that document the renovation
• Less than 20 miles completed since the restorations finish
• Current ownership for sixteen years and previous for twenty years
• Desirable UK-supplied example supplied with a rare hard-top

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, disc/drum brakes, and rack-and-pinion steering. Powered by a refined 2498cc 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 8.2 seconds 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".

Chassis number CR23720 was manufactured in 1973 and is a desirable home-market example that was registered new in the United Kingdom on the 14^th of August that year. Acquired by the vendor in 2007 having been with the former keeper since 1987, the TR6 was a full restoration project when entering the vendor possession, having spent around fifteen years stored in a garage. Waiting behind a number of other restoration projects, the professional restoration began in 2019.

‘TYP 747M’ was completely stripped down, with the body removed from the chassis and treated to a full bodywork restoration, with new panels and metalwork grafted in as required. The engine was entirely overhauled to 150bhp specification including an unleaded head new valves and valve guides, and a reconditioned fuel injection metering unit fitted (with 12 months warranty). Meanwhile, the chassis was comprehensively refurbished and fitted with all new and renovated brakes and suspension components. The refurbished wheels (shod with new tyres) were fitted, and with the chassis back rolling, the bodyshell, now repainted in beautiful and striking Blue Metallic paintwork, was reunited with chassis.

The remainder of the renewed running gear (with extensive new parts incorporated) was reunited with the TR6, including a new clutch and overhauled gearbox. The interior was refitted with new carpets, restored dashboard and steering wheel, and early MX5 seats trimmed in Grey were sourced to provide comfort while being of an in-keeping style to the car. A new hood in Black from Prestige Hoods was provided and the frame renovated, while the accompanying hard-top was restored and painted in body-colour. Completed in late March 2023, the final tweaks and details were still being completed upon our photography session in early April.

Running very well with working overdrive during our drive to the photography session, less than 20 miles have been covered since the completion of the restoration. Offered for sale with approximately 650 images documenting the restoration (which can be sent to interested parties on email), ‘TYP 747M’ is an exciting opportunity to acquire a freshly and professionally restored TR6 in a delightful colour combination and from two periods of concurrent long-term ownership.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452