Lot 146
146 A 1973 Triumph Stag, registration number KCR 272L, Inca yellow. This desirable manual overdrive Stag belongs to Phil Kinsella of Kinsella’s Classic Cars. Phil is a well known Triumph specialist and until recently, a Triumph Sports six Club area coordinator. Phil acquired the Stag in 2008, and embarked on a comprehensive restoration. The bodywork was completely stripped and new metal incorporated into the body shell as needed. This included new full outer sills, boot floor, wheel arch repairs front and rear, new boot lid, floor pans and other panels. There is a comprehensive photographic record of the work being carried out with approx. 100 photographs of the work at various stages. The body shell was then bare metal resprayed in Inca yellow (originally red). All of the bright work was either renewed or rechromed as necessary including stainless steel front and rear bumpers. The interior has been retrimmed with new seat foams, black vinyl seat covers, the dashboard and centre console have been reveneered in walnut effect, new carpets, rear seat seatbelts were fitted and a new mohair hood finished the retrimming. The engine and running gear have similarly had extensive restoration with an all new and reconditioned braking system, stainless steel exhaust, new suspension parts, re-bushing, copper brake pipes, overhauled steering rack, the
engine bay has been detailed and the engine received new timing chains, the radiator has been recored, and all new hoses were fitted. During the restoration proven modifications have been added to aid modern motoring conditions, including an electric Kenlow fan, a stainless steel header tank, electronic ignition, halogen headlamps and spin on oil filter kit. Since the completion of the restoration the Stag has featured in classic car shows in the South West, including being a featured car on the TSSC stand at the Royal Bath and West Restoration Car Show in 2009/2010 where the stand won best in show. The extensive history file contains the original passport to service (supplying dealer W Croxford Card, Kidderminster), past MOTs, restoration receipts, the aforementioned photographs of the body restoration and a V5. This beautifully restored Stag is only for sale due to Phil’s work commitments and a recent lack of use, he only used the car on a couple of occasions last year. With well over 400 hours of labour being lavished on this Stag, plus parts, you would not be able to replicate a Stag to this condition for a figure approaching £30,000, so at the guide price it offers excellent value for money. V5C, MOT to October 2014, tax exempt See illustrations £8000 - 10000
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