1973 Triumph TR6

What is the VIN? CF11304U
Is this vehicle a race car or not otherwise registered for street use? No
Is the engine a 2.5-liter inline-six? Yes
What type of induction does the car have? Dual Zenith-Stromberg Carbs
Is the transmission a 4-speed manual? Yes
What color is the car? Other/Unsure
What color is it? Burnt Orange originally Carmine Red
What is the interior color? Beige Vinyl
What color is the convertible top? Black
What is the condition of the soft top? Are there any rips or tears? Has it been replaced? Very good condition - no rips or tears. One small area holding a fastener has been patched.
What wheels are on the car? Other
What wheels are they? Shelby Cal 500 mag-wheels
What brand and model of tires are currently mounted? Goodyear Regatta Touring
What size of tires are on the car? P205/70R15
How is the car titled? In my name
What state is the car titled in? Texas
What is the status of the title? Clean
What year did you purchase the vehicle? 2015
What is the current odometer reading? 67,700
To the best of your knowledge, is this number accurate? Yes
How many miles (or kilometers) have been added under current ownership? About 1,000

Description and details
Has the car been refurbished?
No

Please list and describe any major mechanical overhauls:
May 2017 - replaced tie rod ends, front shocks, ball joints, added polyurethane suspension bushings in the front, new brake master cylinder, new front calipers, new pads, new rotors, stainless steel hoses, new clutch slave and master cylinders. Power coated front end parts.
October 2020 - replaced trunk panels and inner/outer window seals on right front door
December 2020 - added emergency hood latch release that opens into the interior
August 2022 - replaced battery
June 2024 - added handbrake lever extension to improve parking brake
August 2024 - oil/filter change with new drain plug, valve cover gasket
November 2024 - rebuilt the grille and had it powder coated black, new headlamp to body gaskets

Does the car have any history of paint or bodywork?
Yes
Could you elaborate: what exactly has been repainted, repaired, replaced, when, and why?
Not the original color definitely a nod to University of Texas burnt orange. Not a frame-off paint job some corners were taken. Color is close to Carmine Red.

Has the car had any history of accidents?
No

Is there any rust present on the car?
Yes
Where is the rust located?
Only surface rust (seen in pictures) with a small rust-through in the engine bay where the cowl and the fender meet. Shown in close-up picture.

Is the car equipped with any of the following?
Luggage rack
Driver-side mirror
AM/FM radio

Does the car have any modifications from stock?
Yes
Please list the modifications:
See details in previous section primarily upgraded front suspension and brakes.

What do you know about the history of the car from new?
Very little - just that I acquired the vehicle from Tom Tapman who was a Vietnam Veteran and flew Super Sabres in the war. He was shot down and rescued on the same day. He bought the vehicle from an owner in Belton, TX after seeing it disassembled in a garage while performing a roof inspection. He had it assembled and painted in Dallas (this is anecdotal) and drove it until his death. I acquired it from his widow. It is very clean and almost no rust - a sure sign that it spent most of its life in Texas and probably most of it garaged. I've had it garaged since 2015 without exception.

What accessories are included in the sale?

What issues or problems does it currently have? Is there anything that currently doesn't work or doesn't operate correctly?
The rear suspension squeaks so it's probably due for a rebuild. There is a slight leakage from the transmission but it takes some time to form. The wood on the dash is in poor shape - peeling up - and should be replaced. The gauges all work. The radio is direct-wired so it needs to be turned off or it will stay on when the vehicle is turned off. I have a cut-off on the battery because the car sits for a while and will eventually bleed off voltage. There is a battery tender but I just disconnect the battery since I have to open the hood anyway! There is no spare tire or tools - the well is empty. The bumpers have some dings/dents but can be seen in the pictures.

Anything else we should know?
The color is striking and unique - except perhaps in Austin, Texas! The front end suspension and brakes are well-sorted - this out of necessity to get it registered in Texas. It has spent most of its last 15 years garaged but looks like it has been more than that. I'm a car guy but not a British Roadster guy but the things that I've touched i purposed to do well without shortcuts. If I didn't have other projects (and grandkids) begging attention, this is a vehicle to love, care for, and steadily improve.