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1976 Triumph Stag

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Mileage~54,335
TransmissionManual
Engine3.0L
LocationLeigh-on-Sea

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1976 Triumph Stag

Introduction

Dom Ginn

Professional Consigner

Great looking and great sounding, the stylish V8 powered Stag has that classic 70's British appeal.

The Triumph Stag is a 2+2 sports tourer produced between 1970 and 1978 by the British Triumph Motor Company and styled by Giovanni Michelotti, an Italian designer and one of the most prolific designers of sports cars working with companies such as Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and of course, Triumph. Envisioned as a luxury sports car, it was designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz SL. All Stags were four-seater convertible coupes but for structural rigidity and to meet new American rollover standards at the time, the Stag required a B-pillar 'roll bar' hoop connected to the windscreen frame by a T-bar.

This Stag comes to market from ~35 year family ownership, having been purchased in 1988. It is a cherished example, having covered just ~1,000 miles since 2006, and the owner remarking that it has been garaged and not taken out in the wet. In preparation for sale, the car underwent a big service in November 2022 at a cost of ~£2,000, the work covering fueling, cooling, and braking, this car is very much ready for a new owner to enjoy this Spring onwards.

This listing was written from information supplied by Dom after meeting Sue the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

The Triumph was my husbands favourite, a comfortable interior and beautiful sounding V8 engine.

The Triumph Stag has remained a family pride and joy for almost ~35 years. It was owned by Sue's late husband, who purchased the car back in 1988. Both classic car enthusiasts, this was very much his car, and Sue had her own, only recently driving this one. She tells us "The Stag has had regular attention to its original interior and its always been kept really clean, the original V8 engine with manual gearbox and overdrive drives so well and also comes complete with the original hard top for the car".

More recently, Faversham Classics in Kent who carried out a full service and MOT for Sue in readiness for sale purposes, they also remarked what excellent condition the underside is in given that it is almost ~47 years old. Due to family circumstances Sue is now selling the Stag which was her late husbands classic. She will try her best to answer any questions on the car in the comments section below.

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EXTERIOR VIDEO

Exterior

An unmistakable and favourite design amongst British classic car enthusiasts, the 2+2 convertible format of this sporting GT was a hit.

Wheels and Tyres

The wheels and tyres look great on this Stag - the car sits well and with style. The wheels look great all-round with just a little age beginning to show on the outer rims. Fitted with smart looking 14" Kent wheels, the alloys present well without major scuffing or marking. Centre caps look good all the way around with original 'Stag' branding on these.

Hankook Optimo tyres show 185/80 to the front and rears with date codes from 07/22 on the side walls. Take a look over the exterior gallery section for a close up view of the wheels and tyres on the Triumph.

Bodywork

The panel gaps look tight and correct for a car from the 70s, the shut lines also appear like they sit well and display without major concern. Across the car, the panels are good and doors look straight with no major dings looking round the exterior. When looking over the car, there wasn't anything we spotted in terms of major sign of corrosion etc, what you'd expect for a car coming from longterm caring ownership.

We've highlighted in more detail our observations through our hi-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view at what’s on offer, and for you to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

Paint

Finished in a proper period colour, "Russet Brown", it takes you back to the 70s in the blink of an eye. Being a car coming from long terms ownership, finish of the paint show a little sign of its age, we noted a few marks along the base of the drivers and passenger door edges. Towards the back of the car we noted a mark on the offside edge at the rear light near the rear bumper.

Again, we have taken high resolution images and videos of the car for you to assess the condition of the bodywork for yourselves. The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there for yourselves. So please take the time to fully assess these high resolution images and videos of the car, for you to make up your own minds about the condition of the paint.

Glass and Trim

The glass looks good around the car and is in line with the age and mileage and appears free from chips, cracks or delamination. The chrome trim on the whole looks smart, there were signs of age and minor imperfections noted when looking over the trim sections but nothing that caused a real cause for concern.

The soft top shows well given the car is approaching its 47th birthday. When looking over the optional hard top stored in the garage, we did note a few signs of cracking on the finish and some imperfections which we've covered in more detail in our exterior gallery section.

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INTERIOR VIDEO

Interior

The original matching brown interior has a real sense of classic style and adds to the authentic experience of the Stag.

Seats and Carpets

The brown seats show really well and have little in the way of major markings or any issues with rips or tears. The interior is a comfortable place to take in the road ahead for driver and passengers alike.

The carpet sections show well as do the rubber floor mats. Door cards keep with the presentable aspect of the cabin, it's clear that the interior has been looked after over its life. The boot carpet is finished in black and shows nicely although there is a small sign of wear which we've noted in our interior review video.

Dashboard

The dashboard is finished in walnut veneer, giving the cabin area a lovely feel to it. Looking over the dash face and top, presentation is great and shows without any major cracking or warping.

The instruments are all nice and clean with the odometer reporting ~54,338 miles at the time of our visit. Our interior gallery section takes you over some closer images of the Stag dashboard, head over and see the cars interior in finer detail.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

The original Stag steering wheel together with an 4 speed gear selector are both showing in a respectable condition.

We've captured high-resolution photos for you to review and appreciate the condition of the interior in our gallery section.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO

Mechanics

With its naturally aspirated 3.0L V8, the Stag offered ~145BHP and a top speed of ~120MPH from factory.

Engine and Gearbox

The rear wheel drive with a 4 speed manual gearbox and overdrive operates well and is reported to be fully functional. The car worked its way through the gears nicely with the clutch working well. We noted no shaking or juddering on the steering and showed no issues when out on the road.

As mentioned previously, Faversham Classics have carried out a major service/maintenance, in preparation for sale so the new owner can have confidence in the car. This included; new viscous coupling for viscous fan, new coolant pipes, new thermostat, new alternator belt, brake fluid change and new master cylinder, fuel tank cleaned, carbs serviced. Head over to the 'Mechanical Review' video for an overview of the engine, here you can see the car start up from cold and taken out on a short drive with the owner.

Suspension and Brakes

Responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the Stag has fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front and semi-trailing arms at the rear. Sue also reports that the suspension provides a very smooth ride, free from any unusual knocks or noises.

Sue reports the brakes are working well and as you would expect, especially given the brake fluid change and new brake master cylinder fitted recently by Faversham Classics. Please view the mechanical review video and photographs to see close-up images from underneath the car.

The Drive

A uniquely practical 70's sports car, with 3.0L of power at your disposal, and with enough room for the family - what more could you ever want on a British summer's day.

The Stag is ideal for long distance touring car, weekend classic open top motoring and both good and bad weather days thanks to its optional hard top supplied with the car.

Electrics and Other

The Triumph has basic electrics as you expect from a car of this era. The car has a Sharp cassette / radio which looks period correct and fits in with the walnut dashboard really well. A heater is installed for colder weather times. Sue reports that the radio and electrics are fully working to her knowledge.

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History and Paperwork

Coming to market from ~35 year ownership, this car has a lovely history charting this time and the ~54,000 miles, it presents well and recently had maintenance work in prep for sale to allow buyers to bid with confidence.

The Stag has had a great amount of work carried out on it over the years which we've detailed in our paperwork gallery section. This seems to tally up nicely with the ~54,000 miles covered, as detailed in the data table. Some of the highlights have been; a new J Type stainless steel exhaust system, electronic ignition, gold stripe styling and new front wing fitted in 1987. New mohair soft top fitted in 1989. A new steering rack, rear shock absorbers, brake pads and track control arms replaced in 1993. New brake callipers were installed in 2002 and a new manifold gasket was fitted in 2004.

A full service including new cooling hoses, brake master cylinder, fuel tank clean, new rear wheel cylinders and 4 new Hankook tyres was carried out in November 2022 at the cost of over £2,000.

Sue will be more than happy to answer any questions you have about the car in the comments below.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a HPi check on the vehicle.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house. Please note, the car may be in daily use, so the mileage may increase from that shown here - you can request an update check with us after you register your interest.

Service History

Date	Type	Mileage
07.11.2022	MOT	54,266
03.11.2022	Service	54,266
14.06.2017	MOT	54,264
23.05.2016	MOT	54,262
19.05.2015	MOT	54,257
10.06.2014	MOT	54,254
06.06.2013	MOT	54,251
03.05.2012	MOT	54,201
31.08.2010	MOT	54,151
02.06.2009	MOT	53,960
09.05.2008	MOT	53,755
21.05.2007	MOT	53,462
03.05.2006	MOT	53,215
12.04.2005	MOT	52,993
14.04.2004	MOT	52,252
07.04.2003	MOT	51,720
02.04.2002	MOT	51,363
29.03.2001	MOT	51,120
29.03.2000	MOT	50,985
26.03.1999	MOT	50,469
23.03.1998	Service	50,148
23.03.1998	MOT	50,146
24.03.1997	MOT	49,859
24.03.1997	Service	49,806
24.03.1996	Service	49,076
20.03.1996	MOT	49,076
30.03.1995	Service	48,512
22.02.1994	MOT	47,993
22.02.1994	Service	47,993
24.02.1993	MOT	47,282
24.02.1993	Service	47,282
12.02.1992	Service	46,172
26.02.1991	Service	44,667
28.07.1989	Service	41,530
09.03.1988	MOT	37,280
09.03.1988	Service	37,280
02.03.1987	MOT	35,590
19.02.1987	Service	35,587
18.08.1986	Service	34,189
17.08.1985	MOT	33,340
04.05.1984	Service	31,044
04.05.1984	MOT	29,885
16.05.1983	Service	27,321
16.02.1982	Service	24,621
07.04.1980	Service	21,408
06.08.1979	Service	16,812
24.03.1979	Service	14,263
02.08.1978	Service	12,249
13.01.1978	Service	9,449
29.06.1977	Service	7,289
03.02.1977	Service	5,883
06.05.1976	Service	993

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Key Details

ModelStag
TransmissionManual with Overdrive
Reg. Date13.04.1976
CC2,997
Mileage~54,335
HistoryGreat Service History
ColourRusset Brown
Interior ColourBrown
Interior TrimVinyl
Chassis #LD412740
Engine #LF041278HE
Last Service03.11.2022
MOTYes. Exp - 06.11.2023.
MOT ExemptYes
Road Tax ExemptYes
HPi ClearYes
Former Keepers6
Tyre BrandHankook
LHD or RHDRHD
VisitedYes
Sale TypePrivate
Owned~35 years family ownership
Key FeatureGreat service history, modest mileage, presents well
Auction ID1175

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Leigh-on-Sea

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12 Comments

batteryman

1 year ago

Hi, very interested in the stag and just wanted to make sure that the overheating problems that they suffered with is all sorted.
Regards,
Keith.

Sue

Seller

batteryman

1 year ago

Hi Keith, sorry for late reply. I have checked back through the copious maintenance history and there is nothing mentioned about overheating. The car had a full service with MOT in Nov ’22 and as part of the work by the Stag specialist garage, all cooling hoses were renewed. To my best knowledge the car doesn’t overheat. I hope this answers your question. Regards Sue

batteryman

Sue

1 year ago

Thanks for the reply Sue.

phil1960

1 year ago

Hi Sue, my name is Phil from Leigh on Sea, I would like to view the Stag please

Sue

Seller

phil1960

1 year ago

Hi Phil
Thank you for your request. Yes it is possible to view the car however it must be arranged with Trade Classic’s approval. Please contact them in order for us to proceed. Thanks for your understanding. Regards Sue

phil1960

Sue

1 year ago

I have left them a message, bizzarly I can tell from the pics exactly where you are ! as I am less than a mile away !

Sue

Seller

phil1960

1 year ago

Thanks for your message. Yes, that is very bizarre. So we just have to wait for Trade Classics to contact us both to arrange a suitable day/time for your visit.
Regards Sue

phil1960

Sue

1 year ago

ive heard nothing back from trade classics, seems crazy you need there say so for someone to look at the car, im going to Londis later today, if you happened to leave the car out I could take a look !

Adam Purrier - Trade Classics

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phil1960

1 year ago

Hey Phil, I can’t find your contact requesting a visit – please can you email hello@tradeclassics.com with your request and photo ID. Thanks Adam

DazzaN

1 year ago

Is it possible to view the car please. I am local

Sue

Seller

DazzaN

1 year ago

Thank you for your request. Yes it is possible to view the car however it must be arranged with Trade Classic’s approval. Please contact them to proceed. Regards Sue

Adam Purrier - Trade Classics

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DazzaN

1 year ago

Hey DazzaN – please email hello@tradeclassics.com if you wish to view. Thanks Adam

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