I appreciate all the support and info on my TR6 purchase query. The
overwhelming majority proclaimed "go for it," and if my offer is accepted, I
probably will. The gentleman who is selling the cars is out of town for the
holiday, so I should know sometime early next week. Thanks and have a happy
holiday!
Craig
'71 MGB
'72 TR6 ???
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
To: "Triumphs List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2000 1:36 AM
Subject: Should I get this TR6?
> I had the opportunity in November to look at a '72 TR6 (and a '73 (?)
parts
> car) for sale locally, and did not pursue it any further due to my then
busy
> schedule. I assumed the cars had sold (he wanted $1500 for the pair), but
> the gentleman who was selling the cars recently contacted me again about
> them saying they are still available (he needs the garage space for the
> Triumph motorcycles he works on). The '72 was in decent shape, with some
> visible rust in the rear fenders above the taillight lenses, at the rear
> lower edges of the front fenders, around the headlights, and some small
> patchable holes in the floor pans. The paint was faded, and the car would
> need a repaint after the body work was completed. The car started and ran
OK
> (it has been sitting for a few years), but it had a couple of flat
redlines
> so I could not take it for a spin. The interior was intact and all there,
> but would probably need a total replacement (at least the carpets and
panels
> needed replaced). The owner had restored the wood dash, and it looked
quite
> good. It also had a factory hardtop painted the same Siena brown as the
car
> with good glass, but the headliner had water stains. The car had previous
> frame rust, but it had been repaired properly, and looked very sound from
my
> inspection and probing. The '73 (?) parts car is barely even that, and had
> not been on the road since the late '70s. It has no front sheetmetal, and
> possibly one salvageable rear fender and boot lid. But the drivetrain is
> complete and appears to be in good shape (motor spins freely), as is the
> suspension. Another '70 engine is also included in the deal. If I do buy
> this TR6, I plan on doing most if not all of the body and interior work
> myself (I have some experience from restoring my MGB, and have a MIG for
> welding). Basically, it looks like I can get the package deal for
> $800-$1000. Should I go for it? Thanks for any opinions.
>
> Craig
> '71 MGB
> '72 TR6 ???
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