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Power steering and leccy windows.I’ve never owned a Stag but agree they look and sound great . Most seem to be the old 3speed auto though !
An early CP Tr6 at 150hp and lighter should be a quicker and more exciting car to drive .
I am lucky enough to own both an Ftype and a Tr5 and I have to say more and more the Tr is my weapon of choice.
May be an age thing tho’ .
When driving the Tr you can follow a racing line within your own carriage way because of its size . (The Ftype on the other hand fills the carriage way )
It feels like a sports car and always feels faster than it is .
The straight six has a lovely sound but maybe it can’t compare to the v8 burble of the stag .
The Tr does have a small rear seat but really only suitable for kids or a dog ! No seat belt but that could be rectified.
Think you can tell which way I would go !
An early CP Tr6 at 150hp and lighter should be a quicker and more exciting car to drive .
I am lucky enough to own both an Ftype and a Tr5 and I have to say more and more the Tr is my weapon of choice.
May be an age thing tho’ .
When driving the Tr you can follow a racing line within your own carriage way because of its size . (The Ftype on the other hand fills the carriage way )
It feels like a sports car and always feels faster than it is .
The straight six has a lovely sound but maybe it can’t compare to the v8 burble of the stag .
The Tr does have a small rear seat but really only suitable for kids or a dog ! No seat belt but that could be rectified.
Think you can tell which way I would go !
Pursyluv said:
Firstly apologies, I’m sure this has been asked many times and if I had the will, I’d trawl through the forum to find a similar thread!
Thinking about getting rid of the F Type at the end of Summer, and would like to get back into something a bit more analogue.
Obviously a subjective question for people to answer, I like the look of both, my only criteria is a manual that goes well and sounds even better, V6 or V8, I don’t mind!
I’m in the South Yorkshire/North Derbyshire area, could anyone recommend a garage for maintenance/servicing etc
Thanks
Many years ago I owned an early CP TR6 as a daily drive both winter (when we actually had snow etc) and summer. Summer driving was great, but the only real issue was the Lucas Fuel pump taking a rest and needing to cool down. The othe thing that was noticeable was the bodywork flexing.Thinking about getting rid of the F Type at the end of Summer, and would like to get back into something a bit more analogue.
Obviously a subjective question for people to answer, I like the look of both, my only criteria is a manual that goes well and sounds even better, V6 or V8, I don’t mind!
I’m in the South Yorkshire/North Derbyshire area, could anyone recommend a garage for maintenance/servicing etc
Thanks
Current times is the ownership of a late TVR Chimaera 450, which does everything the TR6 did but better.
You've owned TVR's before, so would you consider a lesser powered V8?
citizen smith said:
Many years ago I owned an early CP TR6 as a daily drive both winter (when we actually had snow etc) and summer. Summer driving was great, but the only real issue was the Lucas Fuel pump taking a rest and needing to cool down. The othe thing that was noticeable was the bodywork flexing.
Current times is the ownership of a late TVR Chimaera 450, which does everything the TR6 did but better.
You've owned TVR's before, so would you consider a lesser powered V8?
Except park in narrow spaces, be mendable by bolting on a new panel if you prang it and have a working handbrake ! :-)Current times is the ownership of a late TVR Chimaera 450, which does everything the TR6 did but better.
You've owned TVR's before, so would you consider a lesser powered V8?
My recently acquired TR has joined our TVR and they are indeed like chalk and cheese -- pretty much as expected. As I have been spending some time outside working on the new toy, one thing is very evident -- the TR blitzes the Chimp as eye candy. Over time, the TVR has had its share of passers by expressing a 'like', but the TR seems an absolute magnet. I think maybe people just like the absolutely clean lines and dinkiness of it. Such a contrast to the current crop of grotesquely huge, bulbous and just plain ugly cars.
As it happens, we were looking for a Stag before we had the TVR, but saw so many can of worms jobs we lost the urge to keep looking and settled on a TVR instead. Got to keep it in perspective though -- they are all nice cars in their own way, in my opinion.
Mike.
onthecut said:
Except park in narrow spaces, be mendable by bolting on a new panel if you prang it and have a working handbrake ! :-)
My recently acquired TR has joined our TVR and they are indeed like chalk and cheese -- pretty much as expected. As I have been spending some time outside working on the new toy, one thing is very evident -- the TR blitzes the Chimp as eye candy. Over time, the TVR has had its share of passers by expressing a 'like', but the TR seems an absolute magnet. I think maybe people just like the absolutely clean lines and dinkiness of it. Such a contrast to the current crop of grotesquely huge, bulbous and just plain ugly cars.
As it happens, we were looking for a Stag before we had the TVR, but saw so many can of worms jobs we lost the urge to keep looking and settled on a TVR instead. Got to keep it in perspective though -- they are all nice cars in their own way, in my opinion.
Mike.
Totally agree about the looks and desirability of the TR6, but in my day the common Lucas Fuel pump (Overheating) was not reliable in HOT weather and in the Winter driving the TR was a pain in the snow (no traction). But, both of hose issues have been resolved by a Bosch Fuel pump and we are not seeing loads of snow where I live anymore - my old TR6 was my daily commuter car!My recently acquired TR has joined our TVR and they are indeed like chalk and cheese -- pretty much as expected. As I have been spending some time outside working on the new toy, one thing is very evident -- the TR blitzes the Chimp as eye candy. Over time, the TVR has had its share of passers by expressing a 'like', but the TR seems an absolute magnet. I think maybe people just like the absolutely clean lines and dinkiness of it. Such a contrast to the current crop of grotesquely huge, bulbous and just plain ugly cars.
As it happens, we were looking for a Stag before we had the TVR, but saw so many can of worms jobs we lost the urge to keep looking and settled on a TVR instead. Got to keep it in perspective though -- they are all nice cars in their own way, in my opinion.
Mike.
I would still like to own a very nice TR6, as a weekend toy.
Bill.
alabbasi said:
JeremyH5 said:
Either would be nice!
I’m puzzled by your V6 or V8 requirement; whilst the Stag is a V8 the TR6 is a straight 6.
Stags are mostly Ford V6 or Rover V8 in my experience :-)I’m puzzled by your V6 or V8 requirement; whilst the Stag is a V8 the TR6 is a straight 6.
//j17 said:
Those are very much exceptions in my experience - and a quick look on eBay shows 26 Stags for sale, only 1 of which is sporting anything other than a Triumph v8.
There was a period of time when it was a very commo sight but best maintained and original cars are the ones that survive after 40 years. I live in the states now and there are are people who built a career Chevy swapping Jaguars back in the 80's. You don't see many of those either I still see the odd stag for sale. The ones here typically don't have their original engines because whatever overheating problems it had would be compounded in states like California or Texas
alabbasi said:
I have a TR6, As you can see in the picture, it's every bit the hairy chested big six that you imagined.
My two most practical cars are a E46 330ci (24yo str6) and a Westfield SE (skateboard with an engine) so the TR6 is basically the half way house in my head!Edited by dhutch on Friday 9th August 21:23
Yep, it's strictly a B road car. Taking it on the highway is terrifying.. I felt the same way about my MGB which I bought in pieces and sold quickly after restoring it because it felt like everyone in a 1 ton truck was trying to kill me.
I replaced the B with a Mercedes Benz R107 SL which feels much safer because ifs more solid, has better brakes and is quick enough to get out of its own way. I suspect that the Stag would also do well as it was an SL competitor in the day. Nice ones are as rare as chicken lips in Texas.
I replaced the B with a Mercedes Benz R107 SL which feels much safer because ifs more solid, has better brakes and is quick enough to get out of its own way. I suspect that the Stag would also do well as it was an SL competitor in the day. Nice ones are as rare as chicken lips in Texas.
onthecut said:
Except park in narrow spaces, be mendable by bolting on a new panel if you prang it and have a working handbrake ! :-)
My recently acquired TR has joined our TVR and they are indeed like chalk and cheese -- pretty much as expected. As I have been spending some time outside working on the new toy, one thing is very evident -- the TR blitzes the Chimp as eye candy. Over time, the TVR has had its share of passers by expressing a 'like', but the TR seems an absolute magnet.
Mike.
I get positive comments all the time from all age groups and gender. The TR6 seems to loved by everyone. Mine stands out being Yellow but it’s a car that looks good in YellowMy recently acquired TR has joined our TVR and they are indeed like chalk and cheese -- pretty much as expected. As I have been spending some time outside working on the new toy, one thing is very evident -- the TR blitzes the Chimp as eye candy. Over time, the TVR has had its share of passers by expressing a 'like', but the TR seems an absolute magnet.
Mike.
hilly10 said:
I get positive comments all the time from all age groups and gender. The TR6 seems to loved by everyone. Mine stands out being Yellow but it’s a car that looks good in Yellow
Very nice.They do look good in that slightly lemony acid yellow. Also red, and if you want more subtly, Navy blue.
One day I will have to meet my hero and buy one!
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