Driving A Triumph TR6 Is *ALMOST* Classic Sports Car Perfection | Buyer's Guide & Review

Join me behind the wheel of the last 6-cylinder Triumph Sports Cars: The TR6. This iconic British sports car was popular in the 1960s and 1970s, but does the red-blooded 2-seater still pack a punch today?

I'll be taking it out for a drive on some of my favourite roads, talking you through how the TR6 performs today, why it still makes a great classic car purchase, what to look out for if buying, and crucially, what to pay.

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[frankmarano]

I purchased a 1973 TR6 in that year in NJ. I got the rare French Blue. I’ll never forget driving off the dealership lot, the steering was sensitive. The Vroom sound and the flat rear deck had me since the first time I saw one on the road. However, starting it with the manual choke was challenging when the weather got cold. Oil leaks and burnt out wires under the dash caused me to sell it after five years. The interior was falling apart, the rear plastic window fogged up and had to be replaced. Other than all these flaws, I miss driving it. The ride was rough, sat low on the street and you felt every bump in the road. Once I got it up to 90 mph on the highway, then the top started rattling. All in all my 2012 red BMW Z4 was a much better solid driving car. But, a man’s first car is his forever love! I wish I had my TR6 today…😢

[colinboreham]

It’s great to hear an MG enthusiast appreciate the Triumph products.
Thank you.

[robertbishop]

Love mine. 1971, BRG, chrome wires. Absolutely wonderful to drive with that straight six exhaust burbling away. And yes, no trouble keeping up with modern traffic and highway cruising with the overdrive engaged.

[raymondweidner]

I own a '71--drove it off the lot new! Converted the gearbox to a 5-speed because the availability of parts for the overdrive system is becoming problematic. As far as the wheels are concerned...only wire wheels will do for that traditional British look. Love it!!!

[PerryPapanier]

Yeah I went all in on the Madza conversion n got a 2022 Miata GT RF manual. But it's good to see one of the cars that inspired it.

[davidmarshall]

My first car in 72’ as a High School senior was a 69’ TR6, that was my starting point for car repairs. I found out shortly after the purchase that it had been “rode hard and put up wet”. Crank shaft end play (good call) about 0.060 inches, only about 10 times too much! Between working on my school mates 62’ Austin Healey Sprite and my TR we learned much and had a great time. Even drove them some!
Thirty years of Corvettes never could put out the yearning for another TR6.
The Corvettes are now gone and a 1976 TR came back into the family. It’s heart is now on the bench ready with my grandsons help, to go back together after an over bore, head work including decking to raise compression and then engine balancing.
If things go as planed, in a bit, he or my granddaughter who also works on the TR will be it’s care taker as I go out to pasture.
Thanks for the Great TR review, I couldn’t agree with you more!

[johncaputo]

I was stationed at Lakenheath RAF in 1973 and acquired an export 1972 TR-6 in emerald green, as in the video, from a fellow GI. Toured the continent and England for 2 weeks. Great fun EXCEPT the unlimited speed on the autobahn. Ran well up to 100 mph/160 kph, but would overheat over that. Drove well at high speed. Shipped it back to U.S. and drove it to 120K mi by 1978, mostly driving back and forth from L.I., N.Y. to Buffalo chasing a skirt at SUNY there (1000 mi wkends). Owned a 64 TR-4 w OD for a cpl yrs w all the British Leyland faults. The TR-6 was an improvement over the TR-4's quirks.

[jamessmuts]

My high school rowing coach had one of these. After he blew the head gasket and parked it in the boathouse for future rehabilitation, I fell in love with it. At fifteen years old, and 6’2”, I could just wedge myself into the drivers seat and dream about cruising down the road. Unfortunately, I continued growing and topped out at 6’5” and could no longer fit. Such a shame. Now, fifty years later, I have the means to enjoy my hobbies, but I still can’t fit into the car. After all these years, I continue to love the look of the TR6 and dream of driving a vintage Triumph.

[zekehanscom]

1969 TR6 North American model. Recent complete resto mod. New white / tan interior, poly bushings throughout, SUH6 Carbs, J-type OD, Bob Tullius Group 44 livery, Panasports (mini lite) wheels, level 2 street cam, electric fuel pump, oil cooler, Lumenition Magnetronic ignition upgrade, FALKEN 205 / 15 radial tires, and leather upholstery with wool carpet replacement.

[paddydaddyo]

One of the vehicles I’m happy to say that I owned in my youth was a ‘74 Triumph TR6. Reliable? No. Practical? Pffft. But about the most enjoyable car a 21 year-old could wheel around with all summer in a sea-side town? You bet yer arse. ‘87 was a very good year.

[richardstokes]

Had 8 of these cars over the years .wish I'd kept one them absolutely loved them great to work on . Had one for 20 yrs rebuilt it mint when sold . Have loads of pics of tr6 s I've owned . Miss them .

[michaelaronson]

Love it. Had the opportunity to drive this at a early age in high school. Fond memories. Love the dashboard. ❤

[anc]

The smile on my face all the way through watching this was matched by the smile on your face while driving the car. Loved every second of it. Thanks!

[Christopher]

Thanks for that young man, and I just subscribed !!! I have a '73 mimosa yellow TR6 with the overdrive, and it is a great joy. Carry on !

[jamesfairmind]

Great apart from the understeer. Had 2 of them BTW. Turn the wheel now and wait for the turn in. Only other car I know with the same characteristic is the Aston Vantage V8 of 1990's. Still, both fun to drive once you adapt.

[drewLSea]

The aftermarket support is what let me to get our 1972 in Sienna Brown! I had always loved them but figured parts would be impossible to find. It wasn't until I started looking to buy that I realized you could almost build an entire car from the frame up! The parts aren't expensive either. Moss Motor and The Roadster Factory (I am in the U.S.) have been wonderful to order from

[mikegoldstone]

My friend's dad bought on brand new in 1969 and I remember an epic drive up the M40 up to London to the Imperial War Museum with 4 of us (yes, two 9 year-olds hanging on sitting on the edge between the front seats and the boot). Different era :)

[andybroer]

'72 TR6 hopped up by Jay Leno's head mechanic Bernard Juchli (before he worked for Jay) custom camshaft, 3-dual throat Webers, High compression cylinders, electronic ignition, custom headers and exhaust, rear sway bar, competition springs and shocks, balanced, lightened flywheel, steel wheels painted body color (Saffron) with trim rings and 2 painted St.Andrew's Crosses on both sides in lieu of the Union Jack badges :-)

[othonielsantos]

Wow beautiful video. I really enjoyed. I’m enjoying now my 76 one. In my family we has having about 9 tr6. Great and fun car. Keep doing videos like this one. Be blessed

[nickolassyropoulos]

Bought a ‘76 two years ago, all said is true. Wonderful driving experience and an easy car to work on, even for a novice mechanic like me. In the middle of an engine rebuild at the time, should get my 6 up by month end! Happy travels!