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New member here. I am a 78 yr. old retiree in California. I have been riding British motorcycles for many years, but I am getting ready to move away from that hobby because of my age. I retired in 2008 from the Operating Engineer's Union. I also have a history in the import auto repair trade. I decided I wanted at Triumph TR-6. I bought mine online out of Florida. It got here in November of 2023. I have been putting it back in order the last 6-7 months. More on that process to follow. I go by Jim or J.D.
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Although I bought this car sight unseen, it seems to be pretty original. Only the engine number is later. [A 74 according to what I can find]. The VIN comes back as a 73, and the commisioning plate reads NOV 1972.

I have had some issues to sort out. When I drove it off the transport, it LOOKED pretty good but, its brakes were barely there. It was blowing black smoke and left a puddle of oil were ever I parked it. Half of its headlights were not working, and it was runnning pretty rough.

She is up and running now. It took me 6 month to get title to it. During that time I have sorted the engine, brakes, lights, etc. out. I finally recieved a CalifornIa title thIs week. That is a long story. Maybe later. ...J.D.
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Welcome! I had a '74-1/2 TR6 in the same color that I sold to
a guy in the Sacramento area.
 
Although I bought this car sight unseen, it seems to be pretty original. Only the engine number is later. [A 74 according to what I can find]. The VIN comes back as a 73, and the commisioning plate reads NOV 1972.

I have had some issues to sort out. When I drove it off the transport, it LOOKED pretty good but, its brakes were barely there. It was blowing black smoke and left a puddle of oil were ever I parked it. Half of its headlights were not working, and it was runnning pretty rough.

She is up and running now. It took me 6 month to get title to it. During that time I have sorted the engine, brakes, lights, etc. out. I finally recieved a CalifornIa title thIs week. That is a long story. Maybe later. ...J.D.
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AngliaGT said:
Welcome! I had a '74-1/2 TR6 in the same color that I sold to
a guy in the Sacramento area.
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The color screams 1970's. Other than a repaint [same color] it is pretty much a unrestored original. It really attracts attention. ...J.D.
 
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