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Trinity Car Solutions

Darlington Co Durham

1973 Triumph Stag - older restoration For Sale

Trinity Car Solutions presents for sale a MK2 Triumph Stag, in extremely nice condition a testemant of the quality of its older restoration programme.

The Triumph Stags simplistic history is........ First conceived in 1963 as a design concept by Italian stylist and Triumph favourite Michelotti, this sporty take on the 2000 saloon was mooted as a potential flagship model. The Stag was introduced in June 1970 after a prolonged development spell.

It was a different animal to the 2000 range though with a shorter floor pan and a unique 3. 0-litre V8 (essentially a pair of banked Saab 99/ Triumph Dolomite engines) that never made an appearance in any other Triumph. Only 23 panels were shared by the Stag and the Mark II 2000/ 2. 5, but the rest of the car was pure 2. 5Pi driven via a four-speed manual gearbox from the TR6 with optional overdrive (standard fit by October 1972), or a three-speed automatic, the latter of which despite reservations suited the car very well and quickly accounted for no less than 70 per cent of sales.

The first 1000 Stags featured normal single point ignition, while dual points arrived in 1971. In early 1972, the cooling system was revamped and the radiator used an expansion tank that was run at 20lb against the previous 13lb. A U hose now connected the water pump to the thermostat housing. Other mods included a thermostatically activated air filter box to draw in heat from the exhaust manifolds to aid warm up.

The Mark II Stag arrived in February 1973 with many cosmetic and mechanical revisions. The Stag had its best year for sales in that year with almost 5500 buyers, although horrendous warranty claims had already caused Lord Stokes & Co to withdraw it from the US market where high hopes were held. Further modifications included stainless sill trims, alloy wheels and a laminated windscreen from October 1975. The Stag party was drawing to a close and the model was discontinued in July 1977, but not before the automatic gearbox was changed from a Borg Warner 35 to a later BW 65 unit.

The model’s future looked particularly bright if road tests at the time were to be believed. Most pundits praised Triumph’s new V8 for its style, refinement and quality, plus it’s fine touring qualities. But it was plagued with various issues, most notably the overheating of the in house engine leading to many Rover 3500 transplants. But four and a half decades on, with most surviving cars having been upgraded, superior parts installed, you can now add durability to the "British Mercedes SL Tourer". A car that is unique in its concept, with fantastic styling and stunning lines, a cost effective classic car from the 70's with four seats which is a joy to own and drive. That Triumph V8 burble to put a smile on your face, a soundtrack to savour, with those Michelotti penned body lines, simply beautiful.

Our series two Stag has been subject to an older photographic restoration and is presented in very good order. This is the rarer and sought after manual gearbox model with the overdrive in third and fourth gears. With an A4 file of documents and invoices, the car retains its original Triumph V8 engine, fully rebuilt and now running unleaded fuel. This car has been subject to a large portfolio of works which allows it to be presented in this pleasing state of mechanical and bodywork condition. An older restoration that still looks beautiful, a testament to the quality of work undertaken and not some quick flash over. This car would suit the Triumph enthusiast who wants a good foundation to polish, tinker with and adorn with add on's as seen fit to keep this car at the top end of the Stag tree.

If ever a car has gone from zero to hero in the classic world it’s the Triumph Stag. It was a good idea, but badly executed initially with Triumph short sighted doggedness in its manufacturing, and you couldn’t give a Stag away in the 1970s and 80s. But thanks to a dedicated band of enthusiasts and specialists, the car it should have been from the outset has slowly emerged. Our loved example is a car we recommend to be viewed, a lot of car for the money and a fine 70's car.

Please note: more pictures to be obtained and a portfolio prepared when our photographer returns from her holidays.

Any inspection welcome as this car has undergone a complete and comprehensive inspection by our team here at Trinity.

Trinity Car Solutions supplying top quality 90's iconic marques to our highly valued customers. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions or to arrange a viewing.

For your added peace of mind Trinity Car Solutions are accredited members of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) providing high quality, value for money services to the motoring public.

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