1971 | Triumph Stag

Lot details

Year: 1971
Make: Triumph
Model: Stag
Registration: UK Taxes Paid
Chassis No: LD37690
Odometer: 65,200

• Original UK supplied car
• Three owners from new, each for more than 15 years, current for 20 years
• Desirable manual gearbox

Launched in 1970, the Triumph Stag was a luxury grand tourer. Envisioned as a luxury sportscar, it was designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz SL Class models. All Stags were four-seater convertible coupes but for structural rigidity and to meet new American rollover standards at the time, the Stag required a B-pillar 'roll bar' hoop connected to the windscreen frame by a T-bar. A new 2.5 litre, V8 designed and developed by Triumph's Harry Webster was later enlarged to 2,997cc. Most Stags were fitted with a Borg Warner automatic gearbox although manual gearboxes with overdrive were available. Electric windows, power steering and power-assisted brakes were fitted as standard.

This early example is very nicely presented in rare Damson with Tan interior and a desirable manual gearbox. The car was originally supplied to the UK and was only exported to Ireland by our vendor's father in 2006. We understand this Stag has had only three owners from new, each of them owning the car for more than 15 years, showing it had been in enthusiast ownership from new. The paintwork is understood to be all original, with just a few age-related marks, commensurate with a 54-year-old car. The interior, also understood to be original, presented exceedingly well and the rare Tan upholstery which suits the car beautifully. Supplied to auction with an impressive history file containing plenty of servicing bills, all MoT's from 1975 to 2005 and handbooks, and offered for sale with a NOVA certificate, so that all the new owner needs to do is register the car, re-importation fees have been cleared. This is a lovely example, which is very attractively offered without reserve. Consigned by Fraser Smith