Triumph TR6

[cessna152]

I've suddenly become enamored with this car. Anyone have any personal experience with them? They look like they could be a fun car to drive around in.

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[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: cessna152
I've suddenly become enamored with this car. Anyone have any personal experience with them? They look like they could be a fun car to drive around in.

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the much better question is.... "have anyone seen one?"

 

[MX2]

I once saw a TR7 that had a Chevy motor of some sort in it. It was quite amazing.

Just found this...Text

 

[halik]

Theres a triumph daytona 600 in my garrage... probably has more hp too

 

[Fritzo]

I've wanted one for about 10 years now, but I'm afraid to buy one because they have so many potential problems.

They used a positive ground electrical system, so you either have to deal with it or make sure you get one with a new electrical system to use any electronic devices in it.

They had a problem with severe rust in the wheel wells and trunk. Problem is, you can't see this rust easily, so you have to know what to look for.

There's lots of other things, but they're a BLAST to drive. It's like taking out a go-cart I may still get one some day (or an MGB).

 

[Dirigible]

A friend of mine had one a few years back. It was plenty fun to drive, and he spent plenty time wrenching to keep it going. It finally developed a clunk when he accelerated that he at first thought was a bad u-joint. Some troubleshooting later and it turned out the car was splitting in half. When it accelerated, the rear part would thunk back into the front part. D'oh!

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I've wanted one for about 10 years now, but I'm afraid to buy one because they have so many potential problems.

There's lots of other things, but they're a BLAST to drive. It's like taking out a go-cart I may still get one some day (or an MGB).

for British goodness state-side, take a look at this
http://www.morgancars-usa.com/

 

[imported_weadjust]

You have to work on them from Mon-Fri so you can drive them on Sat & Sun.

 

[cessna152]

Aww, you guys are crushing me here.

Could be a fun project car I guess though.

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I've wanted one for about 10 years now, but I'm afraid to buy one because they have so many potential problems.

There's lots of other things, but they're a BLAST to drive. It's like taking out a go-cart I may still get one some day (or an MGB).

for British goodness state-side, take a look at this
http://www.morgancars-usa.com/

e-bay has one valued at $89,900. Too rich for me

 

[cyclistca]

Get one so that you to can enjoy that Triumph rear suspension droop.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: FlashG

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I've wanted one for about 10 years now, but I'm afraid to buy one because they have so many potential problems.

There's lots of other things, but they're a BLAST to drive. It's like taking out a go-cart I may still get one some day (or an MGB).

for British goodness state-side, take a look at this
http://www.morgancars-usa.com/

e-bay has one valued at $89,900. Too rich for me

http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/sales/used_car_locator_all.phtml?id=55

well, Morgan Los Angeles has some in the 69k-79k range... not much of a savings over the ebay one