Description

1968 Triumph TR6

Well prepared example; lots of money spent in the right places; overdrive; professionally rebuilt engine; worth close inspection - more photos coming soon

Dating from November 1968, this hansome TR6 was originally sent to the States (like so many) where it was to live until returning home in 1995. Just prior to import, it was living in Washington State, just south of Seattle.

On arrival in the UK, its new owner spent a fortune on the car with TR Bitz. This included a RHD conversion and cost its owner many thousands of pounds to convert the car closer to UK spec - including lights and trim parts etc.

Our vendor acquired it in 2007 and enlisted Peter Thetford to look after the car. In 2008 it was given a thorough check and considerable work to the chassis setup (caster/camber/toein etc), engine tune and numerous small details - listed in the invoice on file.

By 2011 and just a few thousand miles more, it was decided to give the engine an overhaul, again work entrusted to Peter Thetford. The engine was removed, stripped and rebored. The block was properly stripped, including core plugs etc. and all oil and waterways carefully cleaned.

Con rods were checked and rebushed/honed and new pistons fitted. All new bearings were fitted throughout along with a new camshaft, followers and oil pump.

The head was fitted with valve inserts to run unleaded - the total cost of this detailed operation was c£3,000.

In 2012 the speedo was rebuilt and the engine was also removed and a 'J'-type overdrive fitted as well as numerous small details - the attention to detail is impressive.

In 2013 more compliant Mazda MX5 seats were fitted (the originals are included in the sale) at the time time of service. In 2016 the underside was scraped and properly treated and a Revington heater fitted, along with numerous other detail parts and attention.

2017 saw a carb rebuild and general service and it went to Thetfords again in 2021 for a new clutch thrust bearing and multiple suspension bushes, ball joints and brake pipes - you've probably got the picture by now. This is a car that has been professionally maintained regardless of cost.

Currently fitted with a pair of MX5 seats, it comes with its originals should its new owner prefer the car to correct spec.

As can be seen from the photos, it could do with a new front bumper, but don't let that put you off - this car has been thoroughly sorted over the last fifteen years. Its last MOT expired in January this year - not that it needs one.

If you are looking for a car to use and enjoy, this is worth close inspection.

Contact matthew.parkin@brightwells.com