Lot Ended
Description
Starting,
running and driving while on site; first registered on 3rd February 1976; being
offered with the private registration MRX 77P
Styled by Italian design maestro Giovanni Michelotti, the Triumph
Stag shared its elegant lineage with the Triumph 2000 from which it was
developed. Advanced for its time, the Stag featured monocoque construction,
independent suspension, disc and drum brakes, and power-assisted rack and pinion
steering, combining refined road manners with unmistakable grand touring
style.
Conceived exclusively as a four-seat
convertible coupé, the Stag incorporated a distinctive B-pillar roll-over hoop
linked to the windscreen frame by a T-bar. This clever design enhanced
structural rigidity while also meeting the American safety regulations of the
period, giving the car its instantly recognisable
silhouette.
Power was provided by Triumph’s own
all-new 3.0-litre overhead-cam V8 engine, fed by twin Stromberg carburettors.
Launched to a warm reception in 1970, the Stag offered smooth performance and an
evocative soundtrack, though the engine’s long-term reliability later became
well known. Most examples were equipped with the Borg-Warner automatic gearbox,
along with electric windows, power steering and servo-assisted brakes fitted as
standard.
Highly desirable today, the Triumph
Stag is well supported by a strong network of owners’ clubs and specialist
suppliers, ensuring excellent parts availability and ongoing enthusiasm for the
model.
This particular example was first
registered on 3rd February 1976 and is presented in attractive Carmine Red with
black interior trim and a matching black hood. Stored in a garage for many years
and displays just 26,337 miles on the odometer ( this cannot be
verified)
Originally purchased with the intention
of carrying out a full restoration, the project was never started due to
unforeseen circumstances. As a result, the car now presents a superb opportunity
for a new custodian to undertake a sympathetic restoration.
Importantly, the Stag retains its full matching-numbers engine,
gearbox and chassis. The engine does run, although recommissioning is
recommended before the car is returned to regular road use. Panel gaps are good,
and the soft top and interior trim remain in pleasing condition, aside from a
small cut to the rear screen.
Offered with the
private registration MRX 77P and accompanied by the V5 registration document,
this Triumph Stag represents a sound and honest starting point for restoring one
of Britain’s most charismatic and much-loved classic grand
tourers.
Contact
james.booth@brightwells.com