The British roadster is the vehicle that introduced drivers in the U.S. to a new kind of car: the sports car. Over a few decades, the British auto industry produced scores of different roadster models, and these cars sold well due to not only good looks, but also their driving dynamics. These were light, fun to drive, and engaging cars behind the wheel, and thousands were sold. It all came to an end in the 1970s when the rest of the world had moved on to more advanced sports cars, and the British continued to build roadsters. The last model sports roadster the British designed is also one of the best, and it’s now featured on AutoHunter: a 1974 Triumph TR6, listed by a dealer in Annandale, Minnesota.
This TR6 is described by the seller as powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in yellow with a black convertible top over a black vinyl interior, this classic British convertible is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.
The exterior of this TR6 looks to be in good shape overall. The gaps of the doors, hood, and trunk, all look to be good, though better on the passenger door than the drivers door, which could use a little better alignment. This just means messing with hinge bolts and shims and is not a nightmare. Overall the fit is great for a driver level TR6. The car is said to have been repainted in 2020. Happily, the owner chose to have it repainted in the correct Mimosa Yellow (paint code 64) that this car was delivered with, as it is one of the nicer TR6 colors. The paint look shiny, but there is evidence of some minor overspray. You can see the paint code on the ID tag for the car.
The interior is in correct TR6-type vinyl with the correct type seats for 1974. The wood dash shows some cracking, but again, finding a replacement dash is as easy as visiting the Moss Motors site and ordering a perfectly correct new one for about $500. I would wait until it bugged me before doing so. There are also a few dash cracks, but a part available for $336 and easy to swap out. The door cards are in great condition, which is awesome as these are NOT easy to replace.
Under the hood is the correct 2.5-liter SOHC inline-six still wearing its correct dual Stromberg carbs. Everything under the hood looks neat and tidy and correct for a 1974 TR6. I know this as I helped restore one years ago when I was working at Classic Motorsports magazine.
The underside of this car also looks great, and I could see no signs of damage or rust. You can see this in the photos. A word to the wise: you never want to do frame work to a TR6, as it is easier and cheaper to find a car like this one that does not need it than to repair one that does.
The TR6 is fun to drive, handles well, has a great exhaust note, and in many ways is the quintessential British roadster. It also marks the end of an era, and to me, that makes it an important car in the history of sports cars. As an added bonus, every part you will ever need is easily available from Moss Motors, and the cars are easy to work on.
If all this is starting to intrigue you, then I would advise to maker a bid or two soon, as the auction for this 1974 Triumph TR6 ends Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).
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