1974 Triumph TR-6 TR6 Convertible in Carmine Red & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Chicago on 10-15-16.
We're looking at a 1974 Triumph TR-6 TR6 Convertible in Carmine Red Paint.
The car's Owner is Bob Groman. Bob’s had this car for 25 years. He calls it “the rolling restoration” as he said “he’s been restoring it for 15 years”.
This car is so well done.
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[@jamessebastian9822]

Beautiful car, TR 6 was my first car I ever owned and I bought it myself. Kick myself everyday for selling it. Use to out preform Porsche's etc on winding roads couldn't keep up with me. I was 18 then I'm 65 now. Guess I need to find one and start living backwards

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Sebastian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@SeverSTL]

Mine had tan interior with the carmine red. Bought it off a dealership display. Eighteen years old and had no idea what I was buying. It was eye catching but high maintainance. Got me to work ,play, and college. It was a blast. p.s. the dealership had no idea of what they were selling either. Somehow managed to get 100,000 miles on it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Sever, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@balesjo]

Beautiful TR-6. I too fell in love with it when I was at the University of Arkansas/Fayetteville in the late 70s. Had a roommate who had one who was very generous in letting me use it. I loved taking it out into the Boston Mountains to take advantage of the steep hills and sharp curves. Autumn, top down, the engine sound, the way it took the curves. I think the TR-6 is my favorite car of all time and one car I would love to have again. Just something special about the British sportscars of that period!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Bales, Happy to read your comment on this car you "love" :-) Lou

[@Bill-xx2yh]

In 1968 had a used, "junky" TR-4, at 6’3" and 250lbs I was in love. So much fun.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@mercoid]

I've always loved how they fitted the tr6 with big tires for better stability. They look great too.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Michelin with red stripe !!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@hughmacfarlane3947]

There are still quite a lot of them in UK and Europe. Condition varies , I think this although not original spec' would compare with the best of them. Lovely car and I am quite jealous.

[@loucostabile]

Hi HUGH MacFarlane, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ww2Mollison]

This is a drivers car for sure. And you picked a really nice day to shoot outside, too. What a sweet TR6....

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Thank you for leaving a wonderful comment, Lou

[@muckeyduck3472]

Exact car I had in 10th grade, but mine was a 73. I ended up trading my sister for her Datsun B210 because I was young, rode down lots of country dirt roads, and the TR6 was not a woods car. Loved for a while it though.

[@shankarbalan3813]

The rakish lines of these old 1960’s and 1970’s cars..very stylish. Michelotti Design. Stylish as heck.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shankar Balan, Happy to read you appreciate the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@robertmartin730]

Beautiful...Outstanding! My '74 was Mimossa (Yellow) Still treasure that sports car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JeffCrowell11]

Great job Bob on the restoration. It is so clean.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this restoration :-)

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

Nice.. I had a 70 or 71 back in the mid 70's or so.. bought it used. Had the Michelin Red line radials, Was Redish as well and had the wood steering wheel as well as the wood trans shift knob. I have dreams about it over the years.. lot's of fun and amazing to drive. Such control. It saved my life two nights (long story) during my ownership.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JimBob XCityguy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

@@loucostabile actually my 2 best friends had the same cars in the garage. TR 3 with spoked wheels and TR 4. The TR 4 was totaled but he survived. Broad sided by a drunk. I used to drive both and probably why I went TR 6 when I had the doe.

[@brianhardaway9716]

Bought a 69 TR-6 in 1978. It was My first car. A real Panties Dropper. Super to drive in the Summer and when the Sun shined, BUT it didn’t like the rain, so it wouldn’t start. Black Magic was a Beast with a strained 6, bored 30 over, Sprinter cam, Ansa quad exhaust (meaning 4 pipes) and an Alpine Cassette player. Sweet and Nasty. I have seen many videos of TR-6 s but yours is the FIRST that starts right up and no valves tap. Super rod.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jamesmorrison5632]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful car absolutely a beautiful piece of art and history

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, High praise for the design of this car, and my pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@trer1969]

Oh, holy hell...I just did a time warp to 1988....my first car was a 1973 TR-6 that was the exact same color as this one. Have regretted for decades ever getting rid of it back when I was in the Army. Always loved how when you got on the throttle the rear end kinda squatted as it hustled down the road. Such a fun car...at least when parts were not randomly falling off it (mechanical fuel pump, I'm looking at you).

[@loucostabile]

Hi trer1969, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your first car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@cw7422]

I had a 1974 Spitfire 1500 in Carmen/tan. I bought it in Scotland while stationed there in the US Navy. Loved it. Drover her all over the UK. And took her back to the US and drove her across the US.

[@loucostabile]

Hi C W, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Theo-hc5ob]

Lovely. I always loved this car. I had a fraternity brother that had a 1973. I loved driving in it (ALWAYS a passenger) and listening to the exhaust note. Thanks for sharing this.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Theo 80126, Glad you thought this one is "lovely" :-) You're going to love what I have coming up next :-) Lou

[@Theo-hc5ob]

Can't wait to see it. But, if it's another TR 6 can you please, Please, PLEASE spend some more time at the exhaust? That sound is absolutely intoxicating.

[@loucostabile]

Not so good news :-( The 1973 TR6 meeting today was canceled because he has too much work.... We'll get car in the future and I'll get that exhaust note for you :-)

[@Theo-hc5ob]

I look forward to it

[@JeffCrowell11]

I understand this is not a perfect car, but the lines on it are perfect. Cool car Bob!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff C, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@clarkgriswold5903]

I once owned a 1980 TR-8 with a 3.5 litre Rover V8 a Buick derived engine from the 60's and boy was it tons of fun!

[@loucostabile]

Sounds fun :-)

[@billywheaton9952]

I always wanted a TR6. I love that color - that is a GREAT red!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy Wheaton, Glad to read this car is a good one for you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@David-jm7mq]

I purchased a new 1973 TR6 while in the service (1970-1976), same color except with a saddle tan interior. I also had electric overdrive (worked in 3rd and 4th gear). It was fun to drive, top up or down. I kept it for 3 years and sold it for $500.00 less than I paid for it. Typical British Leland cars that nickel-ed and dimed you to death. Electrical problems, forever balancing the Stromberg carborators, replacing the snaps that held the top and tonneau cover down. But, when it ran good it was fun to drive. Bob, you have a nice vehicle.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tracker D, Thank you for viewing and sharing your story, Lou

[@DecaturCentaur]

My vote for the perfect car. Beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi DecaturCentaur, For you we have a Winner :-) Hope you see more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@nrken1]

I always liked the TR4 and TR6, beautiful design

[@loucostabile]

Hi nrken1, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

[@Mr2pint]

Stunning car would love to have something like that in my garage. Kudos to the owner for a great restoration..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr2pint, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@PhilUKNet]

This car went out of production just before I was old enough to get a drivers' license, but there were a lot on UK roads when I was in my teens. Oh, how I lusted after TR6s and Stags. You have a beautiful example and you've done a fantastic job with the restoration. In my late teens I bought a Mk IV Spitfire, but it wasn't in the same league as this and it was in very poor condition. I'm envious!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phil UK Net, Great story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@SuperBullyone]

Tr6 were beautiful, still are

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@legmaker50]

Beautiful little car. I would love to own it.

[@loucostabile]

HI Michael Robinson, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@A1DJPaul]

Tune that Engine to Original UK Spec, It will be Superb. ( Put it Back to USA spec for any annual Gov't inspections) Enjoy the car as it Was designed. Best Regards from the UK. What a Lovely Car in Carmine Red.

[@loucostabile]

Hi P.G. Brexit, Thanks for sharing and glad to read you enjoy this car in Carmine Red, Lou

[@A1DJPaul]

@@loucostabile After WW2 Germany Got Very Jealous, They were Driving VW's & We were winning Every Race & Rally in Triumphs & MG's & Jaguars. We had 6 Cyl Cars, E-Types, Aston Martin's, Jensen 4 X 4 FF. Lotus Cortinas, & the MAGICAL Triumph DOLOMITE SPRINT 16 valve. the UK had 16 Valve engines, Anti-lock Brakes, & a 4 Wheel drive Sports coupe. & the LAND ROVER & RANGE ROVER by 1970. all available to everyone. ( 16 valve Dolomite was 1972 ) VW had the BEETLE. and the ...... ?????? Latest BEETLE. Any Colour you want, But YOU WILL BUY A BEETLE. Mercedes were for Millionaires ~& Government Use only. Auto- Union Was Thinking of a Catchy NAME & Market sector & Became Another VW. ( AUDI ) a more Expensive VW. Porsche, Another VW BEETLE at a Higher Price . BMW got the Market by simply Taking any / every Triumph & doing a Facelift & Calling it a BMW. Uk Triumph Dolomite Sprint from 1972, BMW e30 1982, The Same Design & Same Overall Plan of a Compact Fast Luxury Saloon. Twin Headlamps, Sporting Stance, Look up Pictures , The main difference is the Rear roofline . the rear roofline overhang was the very first Aerodynamic Tail / Roof Spoiler for Windflow. & air Extraction from the Car. TRIUMPH = GENIUS CAR DESIGN , WAY AHEAD of it's time, 20 ++ Years AHEAD !!

[@BecauseMiata]

I learned to drive on my dad's red TR6. This brings back such good memories. Thanks for sharing! I'm also in Chicago, so maybe I'll see this car around someday ;)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Because Miata, That first car always has nice memories attached :-) Hope you do see this one too, Lou

[@MrMakutu]

Great video really enjoyed watching. what a fantastic job Bob has done on his TR6, and I should know as I also have one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paddy Doyle, Bob and I have done all 3 of his TR's. If you type into KZbin.com "My Car Story With Lou TR" I believe you'll be able to see them all. Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

[@MrMakutu]

Thank You so much Lou for making all those wounderful vidoes and taking the time to share them with us. Paddy

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure, and comments like yours encourage me. Thank you, Lou

[@bigdog9006]

Bob, you should sell the TR6..to me! Very nicely done.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@rogeruk9263]

Beautiful car it was my dream car a young teenager growing up in coventry, England. The black rubber bumper fixed on the Crome were a US requirement which don’t feature on the British home models. Still a great looking car. 🇬🇧

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger uk, Happy to read this is a dream car for you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@martentrudeau6948]

Sweet, a great grocery getter, and fun all-around driving car. Looks new.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marten, "fun all-around driving car" Nice :-) Lou

[@TommyVercettiCB7]

I’ve seen this guy in the St. Louis area. It s a cool car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerhard, Happy to read "it's a cool car" :-) Lou

[@fins59]

Beautiful restoration of my favourite vintage sports car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi fins59, Glad to read this car is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@kenster865]

I love these cars, the TR-6 in particular. Had one in the mid-70's. Unfortunately it spent much of its time in the shop. My passion for my TR-6 was no doubt one of the reasons my first marriage failed although that's far too simplistic and a discussion elsewhere. Late in 2020 I wanted to get another small sporty car after so many years going without. I decided on a Mazda Miata soft top. Totally dependable and world's beyond a TR- 6 in performance. Triumph cars require a lot of love and devotion not to mention mildly deep pockets. For me, I'll pass and glad I went with the modern equivalent, the Miata. 😁

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ken, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@SteveDentonClassics]

Very nice collection of TRs, its good to see a yanky 6 with the overiders kept in place and a number of original items kept intact

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@marcob4630]

This was a sexy English roadster, equivalent to the Austin Healey 3.0 which looked even more aggressive. I was on the brink to buy one in the Seventhies, but finally I choosed another car because of the limited space.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marco, Happy to read you enjoy this "sexy" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@michaelsadof3064]

Gorgeous restoration, original strombergs I had a 1970 and miss it every day. Only thing missing is the original 1970 spoke wheels

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Sadof, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thanks for sharing you had one you enjoyed too, Lou

[@jamespeters9012]

fantastic car! Beautiful restoration.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@k.w.churchill4397]

its never done if you drive it...and drive you should!!. Very nice. Looks great, now go drive it for ever..!! Ive been Restoring my 67 and 70 Harleys for 35 years... run them, love them!...Super nice car....!

[@loucostabile]

Hi K. W. Churchill, Happy to read you think this one is "Super nice" :-) I enjoy when you drive them too, Lou

[@mkshffr4936]

Always wanted one. Dream car in High School. The later engines lost power to EPA but that is easily fixed. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mk Shffr, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@patriot4life386]

I so want a great TR6 with an LS transplant, wow that would be fun!

[@loucostabile]

That would be one fast T6 :-)

[@e.simons6964]

I had a TR-6 in 1975? It was the TR-6 in British racing green! It had the tan's addle tan interior! I LOVED it! So beautiful..such a great proportion to the body! I traded it for a 1970 Plymouth GTX! A 440/6pak and 4 speed! When I think of both cars today..I cry knowing that both are far more valuable than I ever thought they'd be today! The wood dash on my car seemed to be much darker than this one however. Still, quite a lovely car still!

[@loucostabile]

Hi E. Simons, I find it fun when I see one I'm familiar with. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story with details on your past car, Lou

[@chas4780]

I love the triumphs. Such a fun car. 👍❤

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you "love" this car :-)

[@mrchrisnoll1]

His gas cap has been turned opposite from the way it came from the factory. True TR owners would identify that right off as I did. It should be perpendicular to front and back direction of the car. Fun fact, the doors on a TR 6 are the exact same doors on a TR 4 and TR250.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christian, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@A1DJPaul]

The Police in the UK used the Triumph 2500 saloon ( sedan USA ) As High speed Persuit Vehicles in the 1970's & early 80's with THAT 2500 cc Engine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi P.G. Brexit, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@A1DJPaul]

@@loucostabile I Love All Triumph Cars Hence i drive a More Modern version of a Triumph. I am / Was Too Young to Enjoy Triumph cars when they were Reasonably new, or available in good condition at a sensible price. Here in the UK Rust & Corrosion Was a MAJOR Issue, Due to Salt/ Grit on our roads 6 months a year. & a Cold Damp Climate. I Now Drive the New Version, Re - Designed TRIUMPH 2500. Made in Germany, They Call it " The BMW e34 " " 5 Series 525i SE " I call it a New Triumph 2500. It looks like a 2500, it has a 6 in line engine, Rear opening Bonnet ( USA HOOD ) like a Triumph. Twin Headlights, the engine Purrs like a Triumph 2500. &Sounds Like a Tri '2500. A slightly nicer Sound than any V8 in the UK. I wish i Could Forward that Purr, Growl & sound of Thunder from my e34 520i Se 2.0 liter 6 Cyl . it's OUT OF THIS WORLD. I think I should Record the Sound of my 520 & play it as MUSIC on a YT Channel to get a Million Views. It's AWSOME !! UK Spec is German Spec as per Factory Original. a 1 owner 90,000 mile car 25 yrs old.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I fell in love with them around early 70's and had THREE. Loved them all, esp the last, which was a 75 and racing green, tan interior with AC, and a soft AND hard top ! Sure wish I had it now. Got too expensive to fix and I sold. Now they are too expensive to buy, too many boomers like me looking for them !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi deborah lariscy , Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of the 3 you had :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@jwelchon2416]

Great car!! Those were real popular when I was in high school. I think the TR6 was the best of the British sports cars of that era as far as reliability goes. Too bad cell phones were not around at the time.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@peterwilson2588]

Nice car - good to see the originality. I had a 72 in 1980 immaculate. Then took next 4 years to own another. In my opinion these are well undervalued and the last chance to buy a classic British sports car (6 cylinder, front engine, rear drive). They are reasonably usable all year around especially with the hard-top option and a lot of fun. Take my word for it you wont buy a car like this for 2020 price much longer - look where the Austin Healey 3000 and E-Type Jag have headed - this is in the bottom of that league and only relatively large numbers have kept the price down. Get one while you can but do due diligence - they can rust badly including in the chassis frame. But everything can be bought for the car, chassis and body parts included. Check out the TR6 repair videos of Elin Yakov for in dept understanding of the cars. Enjoy.

[@peterwilson2588]

Should read next 40 years to own another

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter Wilson, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1972 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@cpF01]

What a beautiful car. Well done👌

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@supafrancis]

Watch the TR6 episode of wheeler dealers. Ed China explains (and does) everything a TR6 owner needs to do to these cars to refresh them and keep them on the road for another 40 years.. These cars need to live forever!

[@loucostabile]

Hi supafrancis, Thank you for viewing and sharing a tip, Lou

[@jamcdona]

Nice video! I'm taking a shot of your engine, as I'm soon going to put the carb/intake/exhaust back on mine, and new radiator and shroud. I'll need some references :) Nothing like freshly painted block and silver intake/ exhaust :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi John McDonald, I'm glad you like the video and found it helpful. Wish you well with your car, Lou

[@supafrancis]

Install a HIGH CMF electric fan and waterless coolant. The screaming fuel pump and the Cooling system are the weak spots on these cars. Upgrade the fuel pump to a Bosch unit, install an electric fan by looking up the procedure on many forum via google. It will take away the draw that the oem belt driven fan puts on the motor and give you better mpg, more power and better cooling. Then by switching to waterless coolant, it will never corrode and does not expand with heat. Therefore, your cooling system is not pressurized by the steam created by engine heat. Watch the TR6 episode of wheeler dealers. Ed China explains and does it all

[@verygood7155]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Very Good, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you'll find many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@bangersmash1566]

Are we facinated by labels? Never saw a close-up of the lettering on a headlamp before.

[@loucostabile]

Hi bangers & mash, Yes I am. I enjoy all the details and learning about what makes them special. Hope you see some things you've not seen before too, Lou

[@konradbenz7110]

👍👍 such a top british dream - car 😇 ps: forgiving the us-motor 😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi Konrad, Happy to read you enjoy this top British dream car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@johncorboy7952]

Very tidy TR I had a 69 it was fuel injected , yellow on wires with overdrive . Good on the mountain roads in New Zealand .

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Corboy, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your 69 :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@dafirstsantessa]

Hi Bob, very nice example, Im over here in London England, I've owned various TR6s over the years, I presently own a 1971 euro spec, fuel injected with overdrive gearbox which is great for cruising along at 80mph! On your car Im seeing something unusual, front bumper with the rubber over riders plus the amco bars and the indicator lights on the front valance, I always thought those front indicators were fitted on the corner of the bumpers when the bumpers had rubber over riders. I used to own an US spec car when I was a student here in the UK, it was imported back from Florida and at the time was quite a cheap car, it had the rubber over riders, indicators on corner of bumpers, twin strombergs like yours and that dreaded carbon canister required for US emissions laws which strangled the power somewhat. Anyway that left hand drive car served me well and I drove it all over Europe before selling the car on to a friend. I believe US cars came with a four speed gearbox as standard but I can tell you the best upgrade you could ever do is to fit either a J Type or A type overdrive box , as you know its like having a fifth gear for cruising, it really drops the revs and takes the strain off the engine making distance driving much more relaxing. Anyway thanks for sharing the video of your car :-)

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@philipsmith6424]

Beautiful but your wood dash is not correct ?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing info on the dash. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Rialas]

My only criticism, never park your beautiful car under your garage door.

[@loucostabile]

Hi RIALAS, Good suggestion. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Rialas]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou. Subscribed.

[@benchmark7748]

Wow! what a great Looking car ,I live near Coventry where it was made .👍👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi bench Mark, Glad to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

The TR250 is my dream hobby car.

[@loucostabile]

HI Glen Hesketh, Glad this video / car are a "dream hobby car" for you :-) Lou

[@leemundoartist9932]

Lovely car. The TR250 was only sold in the US (carburettor version) in the U.K. they had petrol injection (TR6PI) which is arguably quicker. This car has the original wheels and the very desirable non original Moto Lita steering wheel. Wires were an option as was overdrive. Triumph were taken over by British Leyland in 1972 I think and the build quality went right down as it did with other BL models. Also, engine power was deregulated from 150 to 125bhp to comply with new US regulations. The Triumph straight 6, 2.5L PI engine was developed first and put into the 4 body which became the TR5 (as an interim). As with the 250 this is a rare car (only 3000 or so made). The 6 body was then designed to fit the engine (a version of the straight 6 was also used in the Triumph GT6 and Herald Vitesse models). Earlier models had overdrive in 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Later models 3rd and 4th only. Reputedly the 7th quickest production car in the world at the time. Hugely successful. So, the one to get is a pre 1972 150bhp model - this will give a bit of extra grunt at the top end and will easily do over 90mph in third with overdrive. I wish I still had mine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leemundo Artist, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge too, Lou

[@robertbell3700]

Nice car! The interview dude seems to take interest in trivial aspects though. Clueless.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Bell, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Yes, the interview dude does take an interest in the details and many people who are Subscribers like some of those trivial details. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you find many other cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

I quite enjoy the trivia!

[@ianrutherford878]

Red fan (twice) and that's the air filter and those are the carburaders.Hot info.

[@DXBSpeedsters]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome.

[@davidpeters6536]

A beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@8000Christopher]

Lovely TR6, was the exterior repainted? I have a yellow 1973 model, the chap that works on the car installed an overdrive, wow, so nice, I can do 75 on the highway and it's just rolling over at 2800-2900 rpms

[@loucostabile]

Hi 8000Christopher, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Not sure on the repaint. Sounds like you're enjoying your 1973 too, Lou

[@canitogalicia]

Just plain beautiful,,,,NO. BS.......

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eztonyg, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@canitogalicia]

High school first love,,,, wife came in 2nd...38 years later,, divorced,, now looking for my first love again.....

[@terjeaudio4308]

chevy engine???

[@loucostabile]

?

[@hughmacfarlane3947]

No. I think he meant similar to Chevy. I had 6 cylinder saloons 2000cc , 2500S and 2500TC. I believe this engine started life with Standard Motors in the 1930's . I think maybe in diesel form in tractors. Then with cyl' head mods , carb' changes , piston stroke and bore alterations ended up with a 2500 S ( carburettor version to replace the 2500 Petrol injection engine.)

[@kmmining1359]

go on... put triple webers on it

[@loucostabile]

Hi KM MINING, That sounds like a fun idea. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@kevin48800]

its a lovely car. very simular to the triumph stag

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin Jenkins, thank you for sharing a comment, and I'm glad you liked this one, Lou

[@lewis72]

Wash your mouth out !!! The Stag was styled by Michelotti, whereas the TR6 was (re)styled by Karmann.

[@kevin48800]

ok mate sorry to make a comment im no car expert but i know people thats owned both. thats all i know. like i said they both lovely cars and both made by triumph

[@lewis72]

Kevin Jenkins I didn't mean it seriously and maybe to the more casual onlooker they are similar. However, they re very different cars in the way that they are designed (TR6 has a separate chassis, Stag is monocoque), they had different stylists (as I mentioned) and the engines are very different too !! What connects the two cars best is probably the Triumph 2500 saloon as the Stag's body was based off that and the TR6's running gear was based off that.

[@kevin48800]

no problem there lewis72 you sure know your stuff. i remember the triumph 2500 saloon. im 54 now. i know both are very collectable now.i might be wrong but i think the stags had engine problems and a lot of the engines we changed over by the rover sdi, i think only collecters use to do this. i would much rather the look of the tr6 myself i would love to own one, my buddy had two years ago

[@matthesson6588]

The spitfire and gt6 were prettier, the gt6 mark 2 with a 6 cylinder and overdrive is very fun to drive and will turn as many heads as vintage corvettes,chevelles,camaros,el caminos,ferraris,lamborghinis, rolls royce,and jaguars.any ford cars dont make the cut.the pontiac firebird as well are cool.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@matthesson6588]

@@loucostabile thanks lou, matt hesson.

[@rogeruk9263]

Beautiful car shame about the rubber bumper guard

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@racketman2u]

Did he just say "basically an old CHEVY engine"??? I don't think so! nice colour, though, much nicer than the older scarlet shade.

[@loucostabile]

Hi racketman2u, I'm not aware of this being a Chevy engine. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@AndrewGraham07]

Superb TR6 and, like the owner suggests, a proper hairy chest British sports car. Make sure you strap on a hairy chest wig, Lou, if you take a ride... Ugly (rubber) bumper overriders introduced for the US market only. Fitting European style bumpers would improve the looks further. Refreshingly honest appraisal of the car from the knowledgeable owner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, I'll make sure to bring a comb :-) Lou

[@robertweilmuenster6647]

I had a 73 in 1975, the biggest problem was the Lucas electric's in them, just janky stuff....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Weilmuenster, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@hughmacfarlane3947]

Yes Robert, the Lucas injection system was inherited from the Jaguars. Very poor system . British Leyland previously B.M.C. ruined good car companies when they took them over. Triumph , Rover , M.G. , Jaguar , to name some of them. In fact I cannot remember any quality car they brought from the drawing board to the road. But them, I am biassed and Triumph crazy.

[@984francis]

"An old Chevy engine". Is that right, the Standard Vanguard 6 originated with Chevy?

[@loucostabile]

Interesting.

[@geoffwray7762]

nice car and it's British

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@joshrandall5297]

No Redline tires. Shame.

[@loucostabile]

:-(

[@jgrof2000]

What's the color? RAL3005?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, not sure the code. I have listed in the title Carmine Red.

[@jgrof2000]

Love the color, The guy that restored it knows his shit...about those old BL's.

[@donwest5387]

" engine-sound"?

[@loucostabile]

...yep, starts up at 8:23 in the video.

[@nathangregory_]

I have always found this to be very questionable especially when they do it with classic cars. Why in G-d's name would one want to place the name of the car on the front windshield??

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nathan, Hmmm, not sure. Maybe a Viewer can share knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jackagain8346]

I had a TR7 and have no idea why they went to a 4 cylinder engine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jack Again, Happy to read you had a cool car too :-) Not sure why either, Lou

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

sorry, they looked awful to me - a wedge, and were even less reliable imho. Sorry.

[@adamdelarozza1985]

My brother had one just like ths and i snuck it out once...what a chic magnet; women would whistle when me and by buddy snuck it out once. hydraulic clutch is a PITA tho! 😎😜

[@loucostabile]

Hi Adam De Larozza, Happy to read this car brings back fun memories in your Brothers car :-) Lou

[@markcook3570]

I have a TR-250,,, It's my baby girl.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@AltaMirage]

The bumperguard is horrible, sorry, and is not a "typical TR piece". Other than that a fine and beautiful example.

[@loucostabile]

Hi AltaMirage, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@benhur_9377]

👍❤️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Benhur Arokiaswamy, Happy to see you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@joer3481]

Let me grab the exhaust.....

[@loucostabile]

:-0

[@luanloud9454]

Trump should buy this

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@anth7354]

The British Leyland badge, nicknamed the flying arse hole

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@julesviolin]

Looks like a Triumph engine to me not a Chevy !!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jules, Thank you for sharing what you see, Lou

[@julesviolin]

@@loucostabileI just found a pic when I had a Saffron 1973 Tr6 in 1980. It's a shame we can't share photos on here :)

[@andybroer651]

"Chevy engine?" WTF are you talking about dude? It has nothing to do with GM... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_I6 is a British engine, not an American engine (although the TR8 had a 3.5L V8 essentially from the Buick Skylark) but this straight six has nothing to do with Chevy at all.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou