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Actually not too bad for the "last of the breed" -- less than 1000 from the very end of TR6 production.

On the other hand, what do you DO with a car like this? Enjoy driving it and take away most of the value of its being a low-mileage example? or continue to "warehouse" it to preserve its monetary value but lose out on the enjoyment? Quite the dilemma....
 
I think it's a combination of things. There are very few low mileage originals available. The price of the car on EBay indicates that people are willing to pay for originality. Plus sellers of restored cars are asking high prices. There are 3 or 4 dealers who seem to be buying as many TR6's as they can, doing a cosmetic refurb and pricing them in the high teens. With a low mileage original there is no question about the quality and level of the restoration. IMHO "Restored" has a very broad meaning in todays market. Amateur or Pro? Replacement parts quality? Method of rust repair? There are a lot of variables that can be avoided by buying a low mileage original.
 
no dilemma to me. drive in summer. keep covered & garaged . it's as good as brand new, less money than a miata new (at least in canada) and waaaayyyyy more appeal.
rob
 
Wouldn't one have to replace all the rubber bushings, etc., on this car? It's 30 years old, after all.
 
I saw this before....same seller also had a brown one with almost as low mileage....Great for me since I just paid less than a quater of this for mine.....One thing I noticed; sohuldn't this car have the union jack decals on the rear fenders?? It looks empty without them.
Also I know this has probably been discussed on here before, but I kinda like the rubber blocks, and the lower parking lights...Even before I bought mine I always kinda like the later cars....I do realise the performance difference, but still i prefer the looks...I even liked the 74 rubber block MGB's.
 
I looked it over and wondered if the '76 came with the TRIUMPH badge on the rear bumper? I never rember about the flags at the rear taillights: what years and the little BL badge at the bottom of the front fenders? The car sure looks great.
 
It also doesn't say if it has OD.
Also,I didn't realize a tach was considered a "Luxury Item".

- Doug
 
Hello,

I just recently took possession of 1976 TR-6 with 38111.0 original miles. Car is very clean, no rust even the frame but all the rubber bushings are completely deteriorated.
I did not post yet and do not know how attach a file when replying so no pictures.
I intend to enjoy the car to max and heck with preserving the value.
 
"Wouldn't one have to replace all the rubber bushings, etc., on this car? It's 30 years old, after all"

Some of you may recall that I picked up my '75 TR6 in Seattle in Mid October of last year. There were 14,166 miles in the clock. My brother and I drove it back to my home in Alabama with only 1 minor problem. The replacement Lucas rotor that I installed on the second day of the trip cracked. I reinstalled the original rotor and had no problems. The car had the original Michelin Redlines. We put 3330 miles on it in 7 days. It's a non overdrive car. We stayed at 70 mph for al the highway driving. After driving the car home I bought a set of used KN Minilite replicas and tires. They are now on the car. The Redlines are being saved for special occasions.
So far I cannot find any rubber parts that need replacing. The current mileage is approximately 18,500. I'm happy to see the prices on the rise. Except for the fact that the average guy may be priced out of the market if it gets out of hand. By the way, I didn't pay anywhere near what the one on EBay went for.

KAZ, I'm of a similar mind. I drive it and plan to improve the performance and handling as soon as the budget will allow.
 
Speaking of Redlines I just walked outside to find a fresh screw in my original redlines....with hardly any tread wear!!I've only had the car not even a week...and driven it maybe 3 miles at most.
 
All rubber parts have life expectancy and they are very susceptible to pollution. Car drives very nicely, at 70 mph there is no vibration no pull in the steering wheel. It is just knowledge of things to come and work to be done. Must list first, wish list like you said depends on budget and how soon I can become single. Mean vile enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
 
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