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Found a 73 Stag for sale in my area. Somebody replaced the engine with a ford v-6 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nonono.gif Anyone have input about the Stag. I like my Tr6s but I could always use another one right? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
 
One of my best friends at work, her boyfriend has a Stag, I love the T-bar top arrangment. I've always thought they were really nice cars, nice back seat for hauling the kids around to car shows and whatnot. His has the original motor still in, and a manual trans. From what I understand the original V8 was a bit of a nightmare, he had a heck of a time getting the heads off when he did the rebuild. Engine issues seem to be the reason why there are so many conversions, although most I see are Buick V6's or SBC V8's. His goes like a freight train, I will say that. Rust seems to be a big issue with those cars as well, but then again what LBC doesn't have that problem. Well, can you really call a Stag an LBC? Maybe MBC (medium-sized British car). If the body is in good shape and the conversion was well done and a clean install I'd say go for it, unless the originality is a big factor for you.
 
Hello VG,

Stags are a nice car and much stiffer torsionally than a 6.

Really it's a pity that it has a Ford engine. The Triumph V8 sounds superb and is an engine that has been 'sorted' as long as you get the correct advice. It's up to you if you fancy this hybrid, but it would not be my choice.

Alec
 
...and you can carry the kids, or the family dog wit ya!
 
A well sorted out Stag can be a truly fine automobile that has a very narrow market. Ya either loveum or ya hateum. I personally love the Stag but would never own one. A hybrid Stag quickly eliminates this niche market as potential buyers, unless as a parts car. Ebay would be one's salvation when one tires of said car. Proud Stag owners rarely sell their cars, often because they can't. They can be a real moneypit.

Bill
 
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Proud Stag owners rarely sell their cars, often because they can't. They can be a real moneypit.

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I have to disagree with that statement - I've been offered more than what I've got in my wife's Stag several times since we bought it. The reason we (and I think most Stag owners) won't sell is because it's a fun, beautiful, rare car.
 
Lets put this into perspective here. The car is currently less than 5k and it runs. I paid twice that for my TR6 and have put in a LOT more since.

Rimmer sell a recon stag engine for $5200 plus shipping (pay the exchange surcharge).

So for 10k - lets add another 3k for shipping and the other bits you'll need - so for 13k you have an original Stag with a new engine, plus an engine to sell off.

That's not the worst deal in the world...
 
Hey Ray,
Not trying to step on any toes here. As stated, I really love the Stag and would love to own one. They are a beautiful touring sports car that have a very narrow appeal. I didn't mean that they aren't sellable, it is just that the market place is very, very narrow for these beauties. Very few people know what they are. I think that you would agree that if you were going to own one, it would be important to keep it original if you ever hope to resell it. Stag lovers are quite fond of their little beauties. There just ain't that many around, both the cars and the aficionados. Who am I to say something detrimental about an LBC. Oh, maybe an MG or the likes. You Stag owners keep those babies on the road.
Now, my TR6 is truly a resto-mod. Very far from original. And I have no intention of ever selling her. My three sons are waiting to fight over it.

Bill
 
Guess I'll have to see about this. Unfortunatley I was unable to see it today but Tuesday looks good. Wife would love for me to look at cars on Valentines Day
 
Hey Bill,

No offense taken, I just wanted to present the other side of your comment. I do agree with you that the market is very narrow - it HAS to be: only a little over 3000 were ever imported to the US and I would 'guesstimate' only about 50% are still running (any one with actual figures please correct me)

Like you, I'm just glad to see any LBC still on the road - in the end, that's what counts!
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I am the current owner of a '73 Stag. After it's original V8 went dead, Someone tried to stuff a 454 Chevy in it. Fortunately this swap was never completed. It ended up with a 2.8 Liter Ford V6. This made it a very drivable car. It is now worn out and the next engine will be a 289 Ford. At 195 HP this will be close to the maximum for the rear axle, but having seen this combo in action it will be a nice cruiser. The stag is not really the twisty turny car that LBCs usually are, but it blows them away when it comes to highway comfort. Probably the last thing any Stag owner I know (I know a few) is worried about is resale. There seems to be an unusually strong bond between the owner and the car. Mine has actually been taken over by my 19 year old son. It was his first car, and he has no plans to ever buy anything else (Maybe another Stag).
This leaves me driving my '61 MM Traveller....All 37 horsepower.....Whoopee!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif
 
Might want to check on parts availability and the like. Personally, I didn't realize how spoiled I was with the MGB and Spit until I got the Bugeye. And I think parts availability for the Bugeye is pretty strong compared to the Stag.

NOT trying to talk you out of it, but just a good thing to be aware of or factor into your plan.

They are cool cars for sure.
 
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