[Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph, > TR6 I Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .

[Lee Fox]

Kirk,

I just went over the dark side myself. One Monday I picked up a 1973 TR6 
with factory hardtop and overdrive and NO RUST for - don't hate me - $2500.

The car hasn't run since 1992 and needs all the usuals for a car parked 
so long - brakes, clutch, interior, tires, paint, etc., but that's the 
fun part. When I'm done I should be somewhere in the $6K range. The BAT 
example is a bute and is priced about right for one in that condition. 
Look for rust, rust, rust, especially in the trailing arms. Also check 
that it hasn't dropped its thrust washers.

I should have mine running by spring, but will drive the Midget to 
Elkart Lake.

Lee


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> 	I Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
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> I need some help from the Lister's to help me get my head straight so that I
> do not buy this car. . . or if I miss this one, another one as close to it
> as possible.
>
> The price on this one is very reasonable, especially considering the work
> that has gone into it.   I have a friend who had one of these. .  same model
> with the straight 6 and I recall how fast that car felt.
>
> What is it about Triumph TR6's that should cause me to be cautious.  . if
> anything?
>
> http://bringatrailer.com/2010/12/07/bat-exclusive-clean-1974-triumph-tr6/
>
> Kirk
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