Triumph TR6: Which One is Right for You? | Buyer's Guide

The Triumph TR6 is considered to be the last classic British roadster and a great car for those just starting out in classic cars. Tim Suddard, Publisher Emeritus, explains what you need to consider when looking to buy one.
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[edwesby]

I bought one new in 1974 and kept it for 25 years. It was a GREAT car to drive on the highway. I drove it across the US three times and even one time with it being out of tune and it still performed well (I did the timing wrong before that one trip). I found it comfortable on long road trips. I never had trouble finding parts; back 25-30 years ago there were still a few crashed cars in junk yards that could provide some used parts. Road handling was good except the Michelin redline times that came on the car were not good at all on wet roads.

[bodieb.]

I'm original owner of a 69 and am not sure I'll ever sell it Just but the Vitesse 5 speed in it. Can't wait until spring.

[mile]

I had mine for 28 yrs, no major issues

[richardcarter]

Great cars. I use my TR6 more than the other classics in my collection. Proper sports car

[ducs]

There's a nice example for sale not far from my house. It has the steel hardtop, also a stainless exhaust system and triple Webers. Not a pristine car, would need some attention, but good for someone looking for one. It's in central New Hampshire where we have great sportscar roads, hilly and twisty, not those boring Florida ones. Of course the driving season, if you want to avoid road salt, is shorter. It's not for me, I have a ND Miata and two Jaguars, trying to buy a rusty '71 Alfa 1750 GTV from a New England hoarder, my plate is full. Anyone wanting deets just ask, I'll get them.

[jefflemon]

Thrust washer wear should be checked. These can fail. Just have someone press on the clutch while you watch the crank pulley.

[michaelbullock]

Swap in a 2JZ and a six speed. Your going to also need a new rear gear.

[itrmph]

1969 TRIUMPH TR6

Below is a list of production characteristics unique to the 1969 model year TR6. Some are shared with the 1968 TR250/5 and others are found only on the 1969 TR6. Please feel free to comment on items listed and add any missed. The intent here is to compile a complete listing for this unique TR6 because, after all, a TR250 is only a TR250 and TR6 is only a TR6 but the 1969
 BEGINNING SERIAL NUMBER for LHD CC25003(25001 being a prototype)
 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 BODY COLOUR WINDSCREEN FRAME (ONLY TR6)
 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 HOLES IN FIRE WALL FOR TR4 WIPER MOTOR MOUNTS
 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 ENGINE, CRANK SHAFT AND FLYWHEEL
 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 TRANSMISSION (LONGER SHAFT, BACKUP LIGHT SWITCH)
 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 ALTERNATOR
 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 REFLECTIVE STRIPE ABOVE REAR WINDOW ON TOP (6.)
 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 MAG STYLE (ROSTYLE) HUBCAPS/WHEELS

 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 SHIFT KNOB

 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 "AMBER" TURN SIGNAL "JEWEL" (NOT GREEN) (5.)
 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 VACUUM ADVANCE & RETARD DISTRIBUTOR
 69 TR6/68 TR250/5 CHROME VALVE COVER (EARLY 69 ONLY)
 69 TR6 ONLY TR250/5 FENDER BEADING DOOR TO TRUNK (EARLY 69 ONLY)
 69 TR6 ONLY ALUMINUM 4 DEMINISHING HOLES STEERING WHEEL
 69 TR6 ONLY "ROUGH GRAIN" YELLOW/BLACK STRIPED ENGINE HOSES (1.)
 69 TR6 ONLY WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE (2.)
 69 TR6 ONLY STANDARD EQUIP FRONT SWAYBAR W/SPRING STYLE HOLDDOWNS
 69 TR6 ONLY FOLDING HEADREST Non-Reclining SEATS
 69 TR6 ONLY "BUCKETLESS" TONNEAU COVER
 69 TR6 ONLY MAGNETIC GAS CAP (3.)
 69 TR6 ONLY LOWER A-FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET NOT REINFORCED (4.)
 69 TR6 ONLY Exterior color “Conifer”. Triumph Racing Green.
 69 TR6 ONLY Brake calipers changed from a 16P to 16PB at CC29930
 69 TR6 ONLY Hardtop headliner in black
 69 TR6 ONLY Commission plate on wheelarch until circa CC31900
 69 TR6 ONLY No horn relay.
 69 TR6 ONLY Inlet Manifold Design.
 69 TR6 ONLY CLOISONNE ENAMEL REAR TRIUMPH BADGE
 69 TR6 ONLY Vacuum Control Valve and both retard/advance valve distributor







OTHER CHARACTERISTICS COMMON ON OTHER "EARLY" TR6'S -
 YELLOW ENGINE FAN
 STAINLESS STEEL WIPER ARMS
 REAR PANEL BODY COLOR NOT BLACK (Rumor has it this is rumor)
 INTERIOR TUNNEL LIGHT COMMON THROUGH 1972
- ALL TR6/68 TR250/5 REAR DECK INTERIOR DIFFERENTIAL HUMP FROM TR4/3

(1.) - TR250 YELLOW/BLACK HOSES HAD THE "SMOOTH" SURFACE
(2.) - EARLY RECTANGULAR SHAPE WITH at A "TAB" CENTERED ON BOTH SIDES Polk OF TOP
(3.) - TR250 GAS CAP LARGER, "CLIP" GAS CAP BEGAN 1970
(4.) - TR250 AND TR4A FRAME ALSO NOT REINFORCED
(5.) – 17 & 32 FOUND TO HAVE GREEN
- [ ] (6.) – Rumor early U.S. models fitted with TR250 tops with upper stripe.