What a fantastic car! Can't believe more people haven't done more restomod projects with a TR6, because it's such a cool looking car with bags of space in the engine bay. The look on his face when he gave it some beans, you can tell it's really on the edge with all that power in such a small package. His look is not just of fear but more like "What am I doing? This thing might kill us both!!" 🤣🤣
A guy on my block did a TR6 back in the early '80's but he put in a 355 small block chevy with a turbo. Car was beautiful and fast. 50 series tires and really nice home made flairs.
My Dad had a few of these, last one was a 1976 150bhp with the dreaded Lucas fuel injection. Had it really nicely restored and then made a massive loss selling it after very little use, he still kicks himself cus shortly after the value on them went through the roof! Lovely old car, the 2.5 6 banger sounded mint to me as a teenager.
I had one as my first car (DAO 639K), beautiful when it went but it spent more time at the garage than on the road having either the fuel pump or metering unit (whatever that is) changed.
Ultimate TR6 built by a legend for the previous owner who was a man of petrol and serious taste the Military Grade Switches are off the scale in cool the fit and finish is mega and now its been refreshed the boys are doing the car proud love it.
The IRS made a huge difference (I note you said TR4 and not 4A), but the TR6 had a tendency to snap and step out at the back if you put too much throttle out of a tight bend or turning onto a road in anything other than bone dry conditions. Personally, for the road, generally the original 150bhp is more than enough on this chassis no matter what tyres/shocks you’ve got on it. Of course nowadays I doubt these get taken out much other than on sunny days; mine was everyday transport. I had a TR6 for about 20 years and a TR7 for 2 years. The 7 pissed all over the 6 in terms of handling although never looked as good and was rubbish if you’d got a girlfriend and no accommodation of your own! 😈😉😉
The perfect person/owner for this car. So knowledgeable, so sympathetic to the very special car it already was, and still finding ways to polish what's already a gem.
The closest I ever got to this was Dolomite 1500 with a Sprint Badge on the back it used to skip at the back end going into corners!!! It woke you up real quick!!
WOW that's an incredible TR6 that has to be the cleanest most professional swaps I believe I've ever seen. with all the high quality bits and pieces though out the car. there is definitely plenty of redundancy built into it with all the AN fittings and steel braided hoses. I really like the current owners philosophy with the car his saying that they wanted to get the most out of that they could. but because it's an old car a person has to have a great deal of respect for it. and how he explained every detail about the car, even though some people might find that to be too much information for a video. and how he seemed low key yet very allert and careful. and that the interviewer was almost beside himself so excited about this car, though the whole video. and how he explained how the previous owner was such a stickler about even the finest details, like his use of the ultra high quality and completely functional aircraft switches, and controls, gauges, those tiny details can mean the difference between a day of happy motoring. and a day where your enjoyment is cut short due to something as simple as a switch failure. and I also liked his choice of parts and components such as the T5 transmission. I had thoughts about finding a TR6 chassis or possibly an MGB chassis. and putting a massaged 2.8L on up to 4.0 L V6 in one, and match up which ever two would work out depending on parts availability, but haven't done it. I would have to get freed up from some other projects first. My father worked with a guy that put a 302c.i. 5.0 L V8 in a TR6. I know he had to build a special hood for it that was raised by two inches, and I know he was driving it around. but I haven't seen him in while because he's lives twenty away. and I haven't had to venture over there in a while. I will go visit him and see if he still has the car and see how it's doing.
I love the old sports cars. I dreamt about them for decades… and then, years later, I took the plunge, I bought a Miata, a black on black 1994 NA, with 40K on the clock and cranks for the windows. I LOVED that car! I remember when I bought it, I was in a particularly good mood for at least 6 mos.! And that love affair lasted 11 years. That was in SoCal. Back in New England, I WAS missing the sports car I always wanted to drive here, so I picked up a ‘97 M-Edition again with 40K. She now has 55 and I’m livin’ the life! I would love a TR or MG, but the Miata is both, better. I consider myself lucky to be able to have a few of my favorite cars.
Awesome car and a great ride-along! Always liked the TR's, all of them, but there were a few 6's around TO that regularly stomped the back roads just as they were. Like any good car, whilst treating you well, will become a part of you, drive carefully and do not become a part of it. :P Beautiful vicarious show, kudos and thanks from Canada!
The engine reminds me of the Cosworth Vega I owned in the 70's and 80's. I removed Chevrolet's misbegotten fuel injection and fitted it with 42 DCOE side-draft Webers and then I loved it. Jetting was a snap with carbs I could pull the entire jet stack out and make changes in less than 5 minutes if I was motivated. What a difference Webers make! They are free-flowing and infinitely adjustable as I could slide in different size chokes all day if I wanted. Very nice little car.......I should never have sold it. All in all, this is a sweet ride and all the personal touches are well done and logical in their functionality.......great job! By the way, I'm a Yank.......what language are these chaps speaking?
With that much power, a locking diff would probably be more beneficial for keeping it in a straight line since it seems to be a recreational, weekend type of car. Beautiful TR-6, I always wanted one, but my dad said it was expensive to maintain British crap and that I'd spend more time working on it than driving it LOL. I ended up with a Capri 2600 V6(I live in California) in 1982 and actually raced a fellow in an early TR-6(early U.S. TR-6 were much faster than the later smog engine ones). We went neck and neck until about 85mph when I pulled away a bit(maybe a half a car), so I didn't regret getting the Capri over the TR-6, but I would still love to have one, and my long gone Capri as well! This TR-6 is purely brilliant!
Don't know why this has taken so long to come up in my suggestions, but better late than never! The TR's straight six is one of the best sounding engines, ever, but that turbo and bov is seriously addictive 😂
The TR6's were in competition with the 240Z back in the day. They were considered pretty car cool with the then innovative IRS, independent rear suspension which gave the Z and TR6 extra corner fun. Radials were fairly new then too which added to the need for insurance of a better grade.
Yes, radials were a fairly new thing. I hadn't turned 16 yet as I remember riding my bicycle to his place to talk to him so this was built before '83. It was that pale yellow colour from new but later a red then a burgundy metallic. It sounded unreal too not a lot of exhaust pipe.
The problem is that the trailing arm design of the Triumph was prone to camber changes, making the cars very twitchy at the limit and in fact inferior to a good live axle. The 240Z's macpherson strut design (like the Lotus) was vastly superior, as the car magazine road tests of the day attested.
@@racketman2u I used to know that, thanks for the refresher...the 'twitchy' sticks as I had a 66 Healey 3000 and did find the Z-car more of mechanical envy, though my A-H sits dear to my Heart, dashboard overdrive, honey exhaust tone at 3kr's n all.
Interesting. My BFF (RIP) had a used 72 240z when I had my TR6. He never got it running right for long (fuel pump, overheating & stock carb problems). We never raced, just wrenched together. He moved on to Saab's. Good times. We knew crap-all about mechanics & learned together on these cars. Early/most Saab turbo's also electrical nightmares imho. + FWD.
Brilliant build! Kinda agree that it's no longer a TR6, especially w/a turbo. TR6 was happiest @ 2.5-4k rpm imho & the exhaust note was magnificient! Then again I'd planned to install a '79 Chevy 400ci engine in my mint '72 BRG TR6 (measured & it fit) when much younger. Totalled mine sadly 2 weeks before planned swap when a driver ran a Stop sign in front of me 2 weeks b4 date of swap 😭. I already had dual side draft Webers, yellow Koni shocks & glass pack dual slash tip exhaust & redone interior w/highback seats (neck/head protection) . Stock engine w/Solex's & 0 mods made the stock 150hp on the dyno when reg'd @ 9yo when I got it. Had that same hardtop. Never used it in 3 years. Rare now. Loved that car! Sadly accident bent the frame so Ins totalled it. Even had same bumper deletes 👍. Seriously no roll bar? Real fuel cell? Suspension sorted? TR6's handled well w/a bit of care & sorting. Personally don't like the Gadgetman interior/shifter. Interior makes it look 1/2 finished. Mildly like this vid. Black paint? & that tailpipe should be a TR6 crime. I can't imagine a harder clutch pedal than stock. Definitely On/Off on mine. Went thru 5.5 clutches (crooked mechanic 1x), 3 trannys in 3 years (said I was young 😆). Engine was bulletproof. I drifted mine occasionally (bit of rain helped 😉) driving up the hill home as there were several perfect drift corners. Definitely not a sleeper. More an Outlaw or Resto-mod. & where's the ubitiqous luggage rack? 😀 Cheers to his brother for building & paying the bills! Kudos for not having Insta! Yes I'm still looking for a non-OD 69-71 5 speed. Now want to install an e30 6, 240Z 6 or go monster Nissan twin turbo. The engine bay is massive vs today's cars. Lucas elec/wiring had killed my OD b4 I bought mine. 70-100kmh in 4th & an open road, my 6 was happiest. Not a race car. Definitely a tourer. Interesting build that sent me down happy memory lane. 👍
Lovely car. I have had stock TR6's and TR4's and they were great, but this is just a whole different car. I genuinely appreciate all the hard work that went into this one. Enjoy!
Sounds shit compared to a TR6. Original TR6 with 150bhp & overdrive gearbox is great fun on twisty roads with the top down, this is just a dragster. I can admire the engineering but all seems pointless.
I've seen a picture of this car a few years back, recognize the wheels, the mirrors and the all dark look. Always wondered what it was. Looks fabulous in black, and a very nice build too.
Great to see this old girl on the road even though it’s got a 4 cylinder engine.Good to see the owner respect it and he talked good sense too.I always fancied building a TR6 on a lighter stronger chassis with coil overs , poly bushes etc but I would have to keep the straight 6.Would need to slim down to fit in one now.
Poly bushes can crack the mounts. They transmit shock. I used to be a suspension tech - they have their place on the racetrack, but I’d never fit them to a road car.
Take my hat off to the enthusiasts who take older British classics and upgrade them properly giving the old classic a new lease of life which it/they deserve..lovely job..
The TR6 was the last of the beautiful triumph sports cars and was always my dream car and what a job the owners have done on this one, talk about a widow-maker I love it.
I've got a soft spot for the TR6 since watching them race at Harewood Hillclimb in the '90's. This takes it to a different level - love the colour / style & Cosworth engine! Best one yet :)
I've always loved the look of the later model TR-6s! Looked at one with a Ford V-8 in it a few years ago, it was done well and was really clean. Alas, it is a weekend car and I needed a daily driver. It was hard to walk away from that one.
I’ve owned several British sports cars and the TR6 was my favorite along with the capri of the same years. That is the nicest TR6 I’ve seen. Great car you have there
Awesome machine… I ordered a TR-250 in 1968. The dealer called me back to inform me it was no longer available. But if I wanted “basically the same car” with that 6 cylinder they had a first import of the TR-6. It was amazing, Pimento Red with Black interior, wire wheels…but no O/D… only regret. It could keep,up with the Healy 3000 up to 120… really miss that car.
Love the TR6. Had a Spitfire with the overdrive back in the day. Put wider lower profile tires on it and it railed like a slot car. Slow straight though. lol
Great video, awesome looking car, engine looks right at home in there. Always liked the look of the TR6. Would question the use of a 3 point harness with that seat and that rear mounting method though.
That’s a right little beast! Cosworth rules.. personally theirs only one thing I would do & that’s move the air filter as far from the engine as possible. Mabey protrude it slightly out of the wing or mesh. That way yourll get as much clean cold air as possible.
The owner is a Legend! You can tell by all the info he can give so fluently that he knows and loves every single inch of this lovely, mad little motor! Pukka motor, pukka owner, perfect combo!
"Mom" means momentary. So it is not a permanent operation of the switch as it returns back to the "off" position when moved to the Mom position. A similar switch would be used for your headlight flasher.
Had a chance to buy a tr6 when I was 20 it was 4 grand and mint. My dad convinced me to get a van for work instead and my mum put me on the insurance for her evo 5. That i drove alone no more than 10 times if even. I just never thought of them again. This car is amazing. So many ev mods these days. But this is a brilliant idea and a stunning result. Im Irish myself but always admired British cars and that making the square peg fit perfectly into the round hole. You guys need more of this old school can do attitude
😎👍🇺🇸 Brilliant car. Absolutely stunning. I have a fondness for British cars. Owned a 74 Spitfire for awhile. Is was pretty much stock. I currently have a 71 Mini Cooper S. Apparently it was a former Marry Hart car. It still has the striped interior with the logo on it. It's not a show car but still very clean tidy. Sadly it doesn't have the original motor. Nevertheless, it's a blast to drive. Gets lots of attention here in the PNW Seattle Washington area. Cheers from 🇺🇸 ✌️
i remember going out to a breakdown with 2 lasses in a 2500pi, they had borrowed their dad's car, turns out they had run out of petrol, "well, we put a gallon in this morning", they had done 9 miles from south shields to sunderland, the cossy lump probably does better MPG
No,this is not a modern convertible with extra strength in the doors or floor/ rockers,its an old bendy triumph convertible, the temp roof is most definitely structural.
You should do a vid on the Cosworth powered Starlet I built. It's honestly the nicest built modified car I've seen in the flesh other than Stian Hafsengen's Escort Cosworth.
