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Triumph TR-6 TR6 (1973)
for sale

Price: US $9,500.00

Description:

9/6/2015- Price Reduction
Questions 858-216-5892
You are bidding on my MUCH LOVED 1973 Triumph TR6 (VIN # CF11185U) Pimento Red with Tan interior. The car has just had very major and extensive engine work done (see Mechanical below). I purchased the car from the original owner over 38 years ago. The car has never been restored but always kept in good running condition. The car has lived in the San Diego, California area all of its life (Purchased from Graham Automotive, San Diego with the original “Passport To Service”) and garaged for 95% for its life. The odometer reads 64020 miles but I ignored a broken speedometer and think the true mileage is around 94, 000 miles. Up to June 2014, the car was used for bi-weekly commuting. I have over 25 years of receipts. All work (except oil changes) for the past 12 years have been done by the famous Ken Russell of British Automotive. Clean title in hand. I can send more and larger pictures, or photograph any area of the car you would like to see. Please contact me.
Body:
The body has the original paint, so of course it is not as shiny as it was when I bought it, but still not too bad either. The car was bumped in the back while parked before I bought it so that the lower rear valence has a little damage. The front of the bonnet has a very slight crease. There are two holes on the right wing where the mirror used to be. There are four (4) holes in the rear trunk lid for a luggage rack (which I have). As a southern California car, there is really no rust damage anywhere. There is very slight rust on the floorboards, but very normal on any convertible car. The car also has a roll bar for safety (installed professionally). Overall the body is very sound.
Interior:
The seats were recovered in the early 80’s and the driver’s seat lower diaphragm was replaced in 2007. The carpets underneath the seats need to be replaced but are covered by rubber mats in footwells. The dash top is cracked in 2 places and 1 each on the switch plinth and the right crash pad. The door cap and pull on both doors has just been replaced. The hinges on the glove box could use some attention. There is a Formula France (I think) steering wheel on the car but I have the original. There is a Blaupunkt Daytona stereo and while the radio works fine, the cassette does not function correctly. The convertible top is old but in good condition and the rear window is clear.
Mechanical:
The engine has just had some very major work done. In fact, almost a full engine overhaul was performed (again by Ken Russell of British Automotive). I have the details and can supply you with the invoices which list all the work just completed. In part, it received a full valve job, new pistons and rings, a new camshaft and lifters, oil pump, timing chain, and rod bearings-plus more. The valve job was very complete with new valves and valve guides (bronze valve guides), valve springs. Over $6000 just invested. The car has a Crane electronic ignition, new fuel pump, spin on oil filter, and a carburetor shield. The gearbox was overhauled about 28, 000 miles ago. There is a drip at the differential but very small. The radiator was recored, along with a new water pump, hoses and fan belt about 5, 000 miles ago. The tires are Doral 205/65R15 (10, 000 miles) the speedometer has been recalibrated but the odometer is 7% high. All lights and gauges are working. The only thing that I know that does not work is the window washer. New battery. THIS CAR IS VERY MECHANICALLY SOUND.
WARRANTY: This vehicle is being sold As Is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for defects and makes no warranty of any kind. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied themselves as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the
close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any written or oral statements about the vehicle. Sale is final.
TERMS OF SALE: The winning bidder must contact me within 72 hours of auction end and send me a $ 500.00 non-refundable deposit. The balance is due no later than 7-days after the auction ends. I will accept PayPal for the non-refundable deposit only. If no contact is made or no deposit received within 24 hours, I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, or sell it through any means I desire. The balance is due in cash (US Dollars) at my bank (U.S Bank-Poway, preferred) or Cashiers Check (US Dollars, drawn on a major US bank domiciled in the United States, with local branches in the Poway area, for check verification/payment at their counter). If balance is paid by Cashiers Check, car and title will remain in my possession until full and final payment. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and arrangements. I reserve the right to end the auction for any reason and at any time. No International Sales.
I want you to be a satisfied buyer.
Included:
• carburetor mixture adjusting tool
• 2 Uni-Syn Carburetor Synchronizer
• spring compressor for front suspension
• Never Used plastic gearbox cover
• Never Used steering rack boots
• luggage rack
• 2 new wheel trim rings
• 4 “newish” hub trims in black and wheel name plates in red
• 2 “newish” sun visors in black and 2 new sun visor rubber retainers
• Plastic Clutch Alignment Tool
• 4 way cross shaped lug wrench, original jack & lug wrench
• jumper cables
• Original Convertible Top Boot - Tan
• Original Tonneau Cover - Black (ripped and not modified for roll bar)
Books
• TR for Triumph, Chris Harvey
• The Triumph TR5/250 and TR6 Companion, Steven Rossi and Ian Clarke
• The Triumph TRs, Graham Robson
• Competition Preparation Manual, R. W. Kastner
• Tuning Standard Triumphs, David Vizard
• Triumph Sports Owners Association, Michael L. Cook
• Modifying Production Cylinder Heads, Clive Trickey
• Tuning Stromberg CD Carburetters, Martyn B. Watkins
• Thoroughbred & Classic Cars Magazine, Triumph TR2/6 Supplement
• Triumph TR-6 1969-1976, Brooklands Books
• Triumph TR-6 1969-1983, Brooklands Books
• Zenith Stromberg CD Carburetors, Don Peers, Haynes Repair Manual
• Triumph TR6 Repair Operation Manual, Service Division Leland Cars
• Triumph TR6 Restoration, Practical Classics & Car Restorer
• Triumph TR250 & 6 Owners Workshop Manual, Haynes Repair Manual
• The Complete Official Triumph TR6 & TR 250 1967-1976, Robert Bentley
• Triumph TR6 Spare Parts Catalogue Volume 1, The Roadster Factory
• Triumph TR6 Spare Parts Catalogue Volume 2, The Roadster Factory
• Stromberg Carburetters, Automobile Engineering Reference Series

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