c.1976 Triumph TR6P

Ex Metropolitan Police Special Escort Group

Estimate: £4,500 - £5,500*

Reg No: LYP 979P Frame No:AG.46713

CC: 650 Engine No: AG.46713

MOT: Exempt

• Restored by the current owner

• Used by the Metropolitan Police

• Complete with its Blue light and a V5C

So what’s a TR6P ‘Saint’? Originally, it was a kind of hotted-up 6T Thunderbird, but the specification changed gradually over the years and the 1970s version was a slightly cooled TR6 Trophy. Different forces may want different things and so one can’t be specific about the ‘Saint’s’ general specifications. But in Britain, it usually has a 7.5-to-1 compression ratio (as compared with 9-to-1 on the Trophy) and an alternator specially modified to produce a high output at low-ish RPM, so taking care of twoway radio and other electrical extras.

This Triumph TR6P, colloquially referred to as the ‘Saint’, is 1 of 2 issued to the Metropolitan Police Special Escort Group. First registered with the DVLA in 1976, it appears to be an earlier January, 1972 specification machine. The 2 machines were un-faired and only used on standard patrol units. Originally, it came with a very low gearbox 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd for very slow riding, but since its restoration some years ago, it has been converted back to a standard box. It is believed that the other machine resides in the Catford police vehicle museum in south-east London. Light recommissioning will be required before use. Offered with a V5C.