Triumph TR6 - A real drivers car
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- Let me introduce you to the Triumph Tr6, a car from over 40 years ago that is so engaging to drive, that you wish more modern cars would be a bit more like it. But it isn't only great to drive, it also has the looks.
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I love the way the lines of the car exaggerate the size of the wheels/tires. The design of these cars was so well done. Such a sporty look.
I bought a 1971 TR-6 upon my return from Vietnam. It was a great car ...wish i stilled owned it today.
My wife Pamela had a 1971 150bhp TR6 PI between 1986 and 1989 and used it as a daily commuting car throughout that time. It had a hardtop that was useful during the winters and was fitted with Wolfrace 'slot mag' 8J wide solid alloys so the tyre width and grip was much better than the standard wheels. During the 3 years of ownership the TR6 did not let us down once and passed each of its MOT tests. I was a computer programmer at the Triumph factory in Coventry at the same time my wife's TR6 was being built - little did she realise that she would be married to me in 1972 and have that TR6 in 1986.
I love the TR6s, but understand they can have bad rust issues, unless one gets a California car
California cars can have rust too. The areas where rust starts are well known. Find someone knowledgeable about the cars to help you select one. Good luck!
I had a TR4 in the early '70s, almost 50 yrs ago. I wanted a TR6 so badly, but I couldn't afford one back then. I really coveted the TR6 like I've never coveted any other car. Watching this almost makes want to look for one to buy.
The car is great, but crikey, that road is astonishing!
I bought my 1973 TR-6 for $2500 dollars in 1981 and was my garaged baby. I sold it 1986 because I bought a Corvette, and had four cars and no where to garage all of them. ( in my twenties) and stretching my budget because my love of cars. Now i regret it every time I look at these vids or (rarely) see a TR-6 on the road.
The snarl of a straight six. Nothing else like it.
I had a new 1970 TR6 new at age17. Super sharp dk. Blue I describe it as ominous. Loved it but got me in so much trouble. Don’t buy a teen a hot car ever. No one in any car or bike could touch me on any back road. An original Mini Cooper with 10” wheels might be seen far back in the rear view mirror. When there’re new they are tight (no rattles) and the tire size and brand glued them to the road. They squatted when you took off ( coil springs in the rear). I replaced many a universal joint on mine , 6 on the car, . Though they were under powered , 2 carbs in the US, it was probably a good thing . Great British finish and craftsmanship , much nicer touches than any survivors I’ve seen.....as per the dash ....matte finish... black trim gauges...reflective stripe on conv. Top.... matte chrome on fuel cap. Had a lot of TR4 carry overs to the 6 that were good. Great great ride ! Frank D. In PA
Owned a red 1973! Added to after market fiberglass mufflers and tail pipes out the center. You could hear that low mellow exhaust sound off the mountains as I accelerated up those mountain backroads and then straightened the switch backs out as my baby brut continued to eat up those wonderful backroads of my West Virginia hills! Keep it for almost twenty years! Finally had to let it go due to a financial reversal in 1993. Oh how I loved driving that English sports car that taught me automobile mechanic in exchange for the exhilaration of driving her! TR6 live long and prosper “ol girl!”
Have wanted one for 35 yrs.
My sixth grade teacher, Ms. Roggeveen, drove a green TR6. Her ancestor was Jacob Roggeveen that found Easter Island. The perfect car for long blonde hair to blow in the wind.
I bought a really bad one in 1987...rebuilt both engine and transmission and replaced the rear hubs....drove it nearly 100k miles till it finally died...parts of it went into a neighbors rebuild which is very well done and remains an excellent reliable driver.
Interesting. When I completely rebuilt my TR6, I'd purchased a second one to cannibalize for the purpose. I ended up cutting the remaining carcass and throwing it away piece by piece in trash cans. I forgot all about that.
Very well written and spoken.
Bought a new '66 TR4 . It think it was in '67 that we decided to go up to Watkins Glen for a race but only as spectators. When we got there we were directed by a guard to park on the infield of the track. When the race was over we had to pass over the course track to leave & a guard was waving us through. In a split second I decided to do something crazy (I was in my mid 20's) & turned right on to the track which was completely empty. A once in a lifetime memory of racing the Watkins Glen course in my new TR4. One lap I will never forget as I encountered the courses twists & turns with the engine screaming.
This was one of the best car reviews I have ever watched
Man this brings back memories. This was My first car I bought with My own Chips at 18. A 1969 Tr-6 for 2500 bucks. It needed new rocker panels and a tuneup, but after installing the Ansa exhaust, 4 new Michelin Redlines, a roll bar, and Alpine tape deck, the World was mine. I named it Black Magic and it was a Panty Dropper!! I met the hottest Chicks and got laid on a daily, just because of that car. The stereo sound was second only to the Music from the Muffler. I loved downshifting and letting Black Magic talk to Me. The Bass from the stereo was enhanced by the trunk. I was tripping on Bob Marley, Peter Frampton, or Led Zeppelin. Everyone could hear Me before they saw Me. Later I changed the Strombergs to Weber’s and the difference was Incredible. It seemed as though I was going faster because I was actually sitting on the ground. Although when washed and waxed just standing still it was a Beast, with 4 exhaust pipes sticks out of the Ass, reliability was NOT it’s strongest asset when it had rained. I was late a number of rainy days because it just wouldn’t start. Fortunately My Boss had a Jag XKE and understood. I guess it being a British car was the reason it LOVED water. It leaked everywhere. After every rain I would find another place that wasn’t sealed. All My friends were driving SS Camaros, SSChevells, or Roadrunners and Barracudas, and I was pushing My English Roadster. Unfortunately after 5 years and a bunch of tickets I traded it for a 63 Chevy II with a 283 bored to 301 and 2 Gs. I got a super deal because of the Leg opening abilities of Black Magic which I was later sorry for. Ladies weren’t so impressed from a car like Everyone elses. These cars have increased in value over the years, but in America You can still find a good one for 6-10K. I always wanted a Fuel Injection TR-6 because in the US they weren’t sold. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
I guess my mother was going through a second childhood when she bought this car in 1968. Naturally, I was the one that practically took over driving it. I was 17. Me and my friends had just started experimenting with cannabis and we used to drive that car all the heck over northern Ohio and Michigan, stopping along the way at beautiful spots to smoke a little. Of course, I don't recommend that anyone drive drunk or stoned, but we did in those early days. This car handled like a dream and we had so much fun with it. So many memories come to my mind and the feeling of the top down, rounding those turns and the wind in your hair I will never forget. And that great '60s R&R booming on the radio. It had a lot of electrical problems and the shifter was long. I preferred the short shifter or the MGB, which my mom also purchased later.
Cool memories!
Back in the 70's I owned a '70 which was my daily driver for two years relatively trouble free. Then I owned a '73 which again was a daily driver and also gave me several years of reliable and fun driving.
I took both of them on many several thousand mile road trips and with the sound of that exhaust note as music to my ears.
One of my favorite cars ever built.
Very nice, enjoyable host as well.
I owned two TR6 vehicles as a young lad. A 1969 and 1971. They were already over a decade old when I owned them (early 1980s). Plagued with problems so I became a decent mechanic as a result (a benefit?). Electrical system gremlins in the Smith and Lucas system, cooling issues, etc. - always something to fix. Cast aluminum rear axle housing actual fractured at the mount bolts. I once pulled the gearshift right out of the bell housing when putting it in reverse. These are just the odd things -- there were loads of small things as well. But I still love those cars. The lines and style were beautiful with the flat black tail (period correct), the red line tyres (proper spelling), and it had a real wood dash! The throaty in-line 6 cylinder sounded great, especially with the dual twin pipes I installed (not period correct). I just left the convertible tops at home most of the time -- it was Southern California after all! Anyways, thanks for sharing and thanks for the memories. Tally-ho!
I used to have 2 Triumph TR-6s - one was always running so I could go down and buy parts to fix whatever just broke on the other one. When people ask me how I learned to work on cars, I tell them that I used to own British sports cars. I loved driving them, and they were surprisingly good family cars. The wife and I would ride in the front, and the child seat was fastened down on the shelf in the rear. The trunk would actually hold a folded playpen for the baby. I put F60-15 tires on it (huge tires for a car of that size and weight) and it would stick to the road like glue. Tended to be a little skittish in the rain though....
I had a ‘71 TR6 - best car I ever had
I had a 1970 white TR6. I put over 130K miles on it and loved it. It was surprisingly reliable except I had to rebuild the tranny twice. A big mistake I made was installing stiffer springs in the rear and that triggered recurring U-joint and wheel bearing problems. But it was a great car overall. Now that I'm much older, I think of safety and I wouldn't own a roadster without a roll bar. Thank you for bringing back many fond memories with your great video.
I owned a '71 in '76 for 2 years...moved to TX so I sold it...took me to '99 to find a '72 1 owner with 72,000 miles...did a total restoration because all the seal, leather at the time, to urethane and car was even better in it's handling...unfortunately, it was a total loss in a flood in '02....Loved them both and they inspired me to stay with 2 seat convertibles to this day....went from an MX5 for 3 years until I drove my 1st Boxster S.....such a refined machine!
You've nailed it perfectly as to what it means to drive a high-performance driver's car.
Great cars, lots of fun to drive, I owned a 1971 TR6 and a 1961 tr3A , wish I still had them.
If we had roads like that around my house, I’d be very happy!
My first car! 1971 white US spec. I will never forget it. Thanks for the memories and the great VR-like experience provided by the camera position while driving.
That is a great first car to have! 😀
@@att-allthingstechnical1035 Let’s just say I learned a LOT about auto mechanics. And electrical systems.
My first car too - a red ‘69 with wire wheels. Sold it when I left for college. Second car was a white ‘74. Great memories of both.
For the past 25 years my “special” car’s been a ‘69 280SL. Just so much better build quality and reliability. I always say that it’s the car the TR wanted to be.
Wonderful. Just wonderful.
What a superb description - this is exactl;y what owning and driving a TR6 is about. It is never boring and you are indeed always learning.
I sold my '71 in '86 and regret it to this day. I put off watching videos like this it hurts so much, but your description of the driving experience is close to how I remember it. The sportiest driving experience I ever had. You don't just love it, it loves you back. I gave a lot of credit for that to the 18" radials. That road you were on was perfect for it. I miss that car so much...
I can empathize; I owned a 1967 Porsche 911 that I purchased for $3300 in 1976 (the owner was in bankruptcy, and had to sell his toys); like you, I regret selling it.
Me too! Mine was a red PI and in immaculate condition. Sold it twice, bought it twice. Built a house and needed to let it go. Still regret it...
I just inherited my dads 75 that he had fully restored only a few years ago. I took it out a few days ago and then again the next day, now it’s snowing and I can’t drive it. That car is really growing on me…
Treat good passing on the next generation.
I’m not ready to do that yet, I don’t know whether it’s gonna be my granddaughter or one of my grandsons, both of them have helped me restore my TR.
Good luck and pass it on!
I owned two of these back in the 90s. I miss driving them a lot. Time for a new purchase. And boy have the prices gone up for a good one.
You express so well the feelings of an educated TR6 driver ! Many thanks for this video ;-)
I loved watching this video - especially the driving experience at the end. You are spot on about the driver developing a connection with the car. We bought a new Triumph TR6 with a removable hard top in 1973. She cost $4500 plus $500 for the hard top. I learned to drive a 4 speed on that car. We found that it had a very unforgiving clutch. Many of our friends could not get her to start because it seemed they didn’t press the clutch pedal completely to the floor. The driver could not be sloppy about that! That was comical! I was a 23 year old girl and never had a problem with the clutch. Starting on a cold morning meant pulling the choke out completely, then slowly releasing. Otherwise, she would stall. I loved that car! After our son was born in 1977, we retired her to the garage for about 10 years until I started driving her again. In 1997, we moved to the beach and that was the end of her. Within two years, the rust was obvious but there wasn’t anything we could do to protect her. We reluctantly sold her to a collector (who really wanted that hardtop) in about 2010. I cried when they towed her away but she had given us many years of enjoyment. Thanks for releasing these memories!
Aww, what a touching story. I regret selling mine too. I had instant regret in '86 and every day since.
Love the thought that you take care of the car rather than the car taking care of you. Perfect description. I had a TR4A for about 10 years till I couldn’t squash the kids in the back any more.
I have a mimosa American import built in 1975 (carbs not injection). I have had it for nearly 20 years and have loved every year and every mile!
The 1976 Triumph TR6 has always been my favorite car. I was 16 years old in 1976.
Always loved the shape of the TR6
Excellent review that captures what a TR6 is all about, it's all the reasons I've owned mine for 35years.
Do your homework on TR-4's
You're a lucky guy. Hope you have many more years with it.
I see one driving up my road quite frequently... Makes me smile
Very well scripted -- beautifully captures the essence of driving an LBC ... but let's not forget the hours of joy spent under the hood tinkering with all those mechanical bits and bobs, and mysterious electrical systems, until finally, that moment of success ... heaven! :)
I owned a 67' TR4A for many years. The most fun I ever had driving.
Me too. My TR4A had IRS, targa roof, electronic ignition, headers, and overdrive. Awesome. Wish I had it now.
I also owned a 67 TR4A. Best fun I have ever had with a car. My sister was always trying to use it, when I was not. She also loved the car. Driving the car with the road feel, the rack and pinion steering was a adventure in driving. As the person who narrated this video said, this car requires driver participation .You drive it, it does not drive you. The TR4A had a generator not a alternator. Many times the car would not start when it would get cold under 30 degrees, so I would just get in push the car, jump in , pop the clutch and go on my way. I actually liked this. I was young and strong back than , and sometimes my Girlfriend will help push. My times with this car where the best I have had with any vehicle. I had a lot, Mercedes, Firebirds, Mustangs, Capri to name a few.
Glorious sound!
As a American schoolkid in the 70s when these were new, a TR6 was so different than the bloated tanks we were used to seeing and hearing.
Slow car fast is the way to go.
I have a 72 and love it. I think it is one of England’s best and I have had a TR-4, MGB, Morgan+4 and Spitfire.
My favorite car is a Shelby Cobra replicar that I made myself...fantastic!!!
My aunt had a 74, yellow with black interior. I put a lot of fun miles on that little car. Total blast!
Very good job on your video you got to the heart of what owning a TR6 is all about!
Like many others that have made comments I two had a TR6. Bought a 69 as a junior in high school in 1972 and it was already whipped out, Thus the start of my mechanical education. My best mate had an Austin Healey sprite so we worked on each others cars to keep them running. I lived in northern Michigan and back then at the ski mountain parking lots you might be parked next to a Porsche or a Corvette, they were all just cars back then.
It was amazing how deep of snow my little TR could go through with studded L78-15 tires. It’s stalled one night coming back from the ski mountain and when I raise the Bonnet all I could see was a white imprint of the bottom of the bonnet, Snow had completely packed the engine compartment and choked off the carburetors. My little TR never let me down.
I sold it before entering the service and bought another one 45 years later I’m having the time of my life! Thanks again
I owned a brand new 1971 TR6, still loved that car. Now I ride a 2014 370Z, but still nothing like the TR6.
Well done. In the late '60s I was a full time student/ part time employee and a fellow worker purchased a TR6. I was envious, and eventually owned 3 MGB's ('65, '77 and,now, a '72). You are correct about these cars requiring driver participation, but, sadly, these days too many drivers are more interested in paying attention to their cell phones.
"Its a British car so your never quite sure what's going to happen when you turn the key." Sarcastict b'stard....but then, as I own an MG, I know exactly what you mean. :)
I can only compliment you for your almost perfect English. I always love when somebody truly assimilates to a language and your German accent is barely present. Good work also with video.
Yes, he has the accent of an educated German - a "proper Oxford accent".
Sounds irish to me??
Got a 76 TR6 last August. Love the driving, can’t get enough. So much fun to drive! Enjoy if you can!
My neighbour has one and it’s a beauty
I owned a '73 for a few years. It was great fun, and I never tire of the engine sound.
Way to slow though p
@@hockeyguy4929 You say. No fun without 1500 bhp, huh?
@@mescko it's not a fun car it's to small u feel crammed inside... a toyota prius can go faster lol
@@mescko and they also aren't worth much you can get one for $13,000 canadian dollars over here
Ah I always loved the tr6. What a stunner!
What a lovely review. Makes me fall in love all over again with my 1974. Can't wait to drive it again this afternoon!
Very nice !!!
The girlfriend (later wife) of a kid i grew up with was given one of these new, in purple for HS Graduation, '75.
Only let it go about 6 years later when the children were born.
ha, i like the bit about "Being a proper British car...." They brought it to the same place for service and what i recall was the guys there knew she had a good one. Never gave them much trouble.
Love those cars so much! Thanks for the video, well done!
Enjoyed your expose very much! I especially liked your poetic description of the driving experience. Cheers
This is an enjoyable and knowledgeable video. I own a TR6. It is glorious. You perfectly conveyed the happy feeling of being behind the wheel.
Such a great road to drive it on as well.
Beautiful sounding engine. Glad you mentioned the speedo as I thought you were really hammering along.
Great review. You summed up the experience of driving a TR6 beautifully.
My friend had one of these. A 72 as it was a graduation present and that was our hs year. Great fun. Other guys had Cameros etc that were faster but this was more fun. Especially on a mountain road (we were Coloradans) there was nothing better. I'm 6'0" and fit in quite comfortably although it looks tiny - of course I weighed maybe 140 back then but still.
I got my 69 in 1972 and weighed 155 pounds at 6 foot, now have a 1976 and weigh 225 pounds and am 5’ 10 1/2 but I still fit, just a little bit tighter. Still having a ball.
Great review thank you.
My dad bought one in 2012, we still have that ‘72 TR6 till this day and I’m learning manual off of it.
As many others have already mentioned; great review. You really seem to understand the joy that comes from driving one of these machines.
Always loved the looks of the TR6.
Great film. Love your oral description.
I like your closing on the video. It is very primitive driving a 50 year old Triumph . It is a unique experience . I enjoy driving mine on short trips. It always feels like an adventure driving, even though it may be a trip to get some groceries.
Thanks! Wonderful description
Brilliant. I loved this review. Great bit of video. Thank You.
I actually see quite a lot of these on the road in pa still. I always liked them. Looks like a fun car for when you just got that itch to drive and you dont want to worry about getting a crazy speeding ticket
Great article. I owned a TR3b, a TR4, a TR 7 red, & a TR7. Brg .somehow a missed a TR6, my loss...
Such a beautiful car
Indeed!
Clear , distilled thought articulated with crispness. Refreshing . The pauses were precise . The twitch and flicks perfectly balanced with plain face. Looking forward to more from you jan.
There is a follow up video to this one in the making, but it's delayed a little because of technical problems with the car (who would thought that could happen with a classic car ;) )
Excellent video. What a car!
Thank you very much for your review
Great car, great vid. Well done
Great review I had a 69 tr6 in 79 What a fun car real blast to drive, great exhaust sound loaded like u said
Nice video! I once had a 70 TR6. It is the only car I still regret selling. I live in Norway where we have real winters. No problem, my TR6 had a hardtop and winter tires. Very good handling on winter roads! I even took it to a iced lake where we had a raceway. :-)
best car review I have come across, well done.
I just love that car and I always wanted to own one. It is the near-perfect combination of British engineering and Italian automotive styling in one compact "boy racer" roadster. I drove my girlfriend' s boss' s TR6 back in the 80's and it sits very low, with big wheels and a heavy motor upfront but it looks cool with its Union Jack emblem. The other British cars on my list are the Triumph Stag with the V8 and the Jaguar MkII as seen in Get Carter starring Michael Caine. I did drive a friend' s 1959 Rolls Royce but that definitely was the opposite of the TR6.
Great review. You describe the driving experience of a British sports car perfectly! Well done!
Lovely car..nice job!
Great video thanks
Well done. Great descriptions. I have had one TR-4 and four TR-6's for an aggregate of 200,000 miles plus or minus. Who's counting when so much i going on and you do become one with the car.
Fantastic show. Well prepared, narrated and filmed. Gary
Wow. There are still actual cars that you have to actually drive. Who knows what a stick is anymore? That TR6 is a beautiful machine from a country that put the Ford Fiesta as its biggest seller in 2020.
Oh Lordy to me next to the Jag E Type and the MGB the TR6 was the most beautiful car of all time! Dang Britts just had it going on, never been in any, but our neighbor had a Mini, it was dark green white stripes and in Southern West Virginia people looked at like it was from another planet!!!
Poppy Neese didn’t own a B but my first car was a 55 MG TF1500 , new TR6, then 67 XKE all great .... like a moron sold the Jag. To buy a Harley hate them ever since. XKEs average $300 k in fair to good shape if I had mine it was so nice it would push $750k. Remember Enzo Ferrari said it was the most beautiful car he ever saw.... still agree.
Loved my tr6 when I was 21 in 1980 , but boy did it have a drink problem
At 17 years old I had a Sunbeam Alpine & then at 26 Years old I had a Triumph Spitfire. Both were a blast to drive. A couple of years ago I pulled over on to the side of the road to look at a TR6 but it was to far gone rust wise. Great vid.
Often referred to as the “poor Man’s Jag” , the Tr6 is truly a driver’s car. You can enjoy the spirit of driving a British sports car as it was meant to be without the worries of owning the higher priced Jaguar. It is probably the best car of its generation to come from the BL works, IMO. Great video!
the poor man's jag was the triumph GT6 mark 3
@@cocodog85 mmmmm…..nah
@@cutl00senc oh yah... you need glasses pal.
@@cocodog85 true - and talk about damning it with faint praise! A GT6 with the 2.5 engine is an even better car than the TR6 , but like many do, you'd need to change the rear diff and suspension , a weakness of all Triumphs.
Beautiful car.
Superb video synopsis. I loved the narration, and your descriptions and insight are near perfect. I am on the cusp of buying a near perfect condition 1975 TR6 (twin carb North American model) though may still opt for a 1973 rare triple carb. Thank you anyhow and I have subscribed to your channel.
Nice review! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much!
The TR4a was a magnificent car.
Real professionnal stuff 👍
Thanks a lot! 😊
Great review 👍
My first car was a 66 tr4A,loved it but it was terrible in NY winters,I was only 18 and had to sell it after only having it for a year.