When compared with the pagoda top Mercedes the Stag was a far better value
proposition. Its a crying shame that the Stag didn't live up to its
potential. Stags are great cars when well sorted and are very popular over
here in Australia (they sold new here until 77/78). They are arguably the
most common Triumphs you see on Australian roads, I dare say I see more
daily driver Stags than saloons!
They are great value over here- a top class example would probably go for
about AU$20,000 which is well below the value of any TR in similar
condition. A good example would go for about AU$12-15,000 and then there is
a considerable drop in prices for Stags that have not been well cared for.
I'm not sure what the situation is like in the US as far fewer were sold new
over there. I would be interested to hear about Stag values, numbers and
general condition of the remaining US
Stags.
Regards,
Michael Gajic
63' TR4
Sydney, Australia
>From: CarlSereda@aol.com
>Reply-To: CarlSereda@aol.com
>To: triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: STAG lovers..good article
>Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 18:46:26 EDT
>
>Hi Stag listers,
>
>There is a good article (cover story) in latest 'Thoroughbred & Classic'
>magazine you might be interested in reading.
>The story compares merits of a Stag, a Mercedes SL, and a Saab (I think it
>was) - anyway.. article said the Triumph Stag got a poor rap due to
>problematic engine when new (most engine problems have been cleared up by
>late owners at this point) and the article finished up saying something
>like.. 'the Stag is the better well-rounded of the 3 cars' - guess that's
>why the Stag made the cover spot!
>
>Good reading,
>
>Carl Sereda
>'63 TR4 since '74 - CT22326L
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