1977 Triumph Stag

Only 15,000 miles from new

Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000*

Reg No: RHV 628R MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: LD43192A

Introduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph.

Supplied new by Wadham Stringer (South London) Ltd, being sold new on the 23rd of February 1977, ‘RHV 628R’ was specified from the factory with a body-coloured hardtop, alloy wheels with Michelin XAS tyres, inertia reel seatbelts, and headrests. The Triumph V8 engine is allied to the three-speed automatic transmission, with the Stag finished in the complementary colour combination of Tahiti Blue paintwork with Beige interior upholstery from new. Chassis number LD/43192-A was retained by the first owner until December 2004, when the Stag was transferred to the gentleman’s widow. Acquired by the third keeper in August 2005, the car was subsequently purchased by the late vendor in April 2014.

Benefitting from much improvement while in the late vendor’s ownership, the Triumph has received overhauled carburettors, renovated master cylinder, refurbished power steering rack, brake fettling and servicing. Transferred into the name of the vendor’s wife following his passing, the Triumph is now offered with five owners from new in the history, across just three families. Having covered a mere 15,000 miles from new, this notably nice, highly original example is accompanied by a history file that contains the original Passport to Service, handbook, and supplementary sales literature, a large selection of previous MOTs, BMIHT Heritage Certificate, a collection of invoices, a later reprinted Repair Operations Manual, and a current V5C document. A delightfully handsome sports car of the period; this surely unrepeatable low mileage example is a fine way to enjoy the coming summer days and should prove to be a worthwhile investment for the successful purchaser.