[TR] [6pack] TR6 vs 240 Z

[Robert Rochlin]

   Back in the early 70’s I had two successive 240 Z cars.  The first one was a 1972 before emissions equipment, it went like hell and was dependable and durable.  I drove that one until the body was so compromised from New England winters that I had to give it up. I made the mistake of then buying a 1974 TR6 with emission controls. It was a dog comprehend to the 1972.  As it happens, I have a brochure reprint of a head to head comparison of the TR6 and the 240 Z originally done by Road and Track.  The advantage went to the 240 Z when speed picked up and aerodynamics came into play. I’m away now, but when I get home I’ll make a PDF of the brochure and post it to the list.
	Best,
	Bob

> On Feb 5, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Alex & Janet Thomson <aljlthomson at charter.net> wrote:
> 
> And, if you can’t find a good used frame, there is always the option of a new, Ratco frame. All it takes is a MasterCard! That is definitely an advantage of an “old technology” frame/body car.
>  
> Alex Thomson
>  
> From: 6pack [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net>] On Behalf Of Bob
> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2023 9:45 AM
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net <mailto:triumphs at autox.team.net>; six pack
> Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 vs 240 Z
>  
> Both the TR6 and the 240Z suffered from rust in the NE with roads covered with sand and salt. My 72 6 was a perfect example. I spent a ton of time cutting and welding/brazing both the body and the frame. But in the end it was more solid than its original. And thanks to Ted with his frame strengthening kit.  The Z however was uni-body. A good friend had one and it basically fell apart in the early 80's. He took it to a frame shop and they couldnt do a thing with it. And there is no way to restore it. At least on the 6, if the frame was shot, you could to to a junk yard and pick up one in decent shape, same with the fenders/ doors etc. 
> 
> I do see one Z at car shows but I am sure it is not a NE car. I do see quite a few 6's though. One thing that the Z had better on the engine were the carbs. A SU clone made by Hitachi. I fitted  a pair on my 72 as I was not a fan of the ZS. They have been trouble free for over 15 years. 
> 
> Bob
> 
> On 2/4/23 1:12 PM, dave northrup wrote:
>> Or, as they would say in England, TR6 vs 240 Zed
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>> Fun article
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>> https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/datsun-240z-vs-triumph-tr6-battle-america?utm_source=sfmc&utm_term=StoryImageTwo&utm_content=17115&utm_id=e9c3ec75-bab4-4bdf-b31f-3626fa20d1e3&sfmc_id=36122111&sfmc_activityid=100153f9-7a43-49c8-bb22-d4036a4de400&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_04_02_2023 <https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/datsun-240z-vs-triumph-tr6-battle-america?utm_source=sfmc&utm_term=StoryImageTwo&utm_content=17115&utm_id=e9c3ec75-bab4-4bdf-b31f-3626fa20d1e3&sfmc_id=36122111&sfmc_activityid=100153f9-7a43-49c8-bb22-d4036a4de400&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_04_02_2023>
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