1972 Triumph TR6 Walk Around

This video is of a 1972 Triumph TR6 that shows its condition after "restoration". The video shows the exterior, interior, engine bay, trunk, and start up. My favorite part of the video is at 3:18 which clearly shows the quality of finish we put on this TR. Also notice that the annoying door buzzer has been hooked up and is still working. The color is the factory Emerald Green. We tried to keep the car as close to factory spec as possible.

Please check out my other video of this TR cruising on some country roads: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwKURQuR2HI

My father and I purchased the car in December of 2008 in very nice solid & original condition with only 41,000 miles. We disassembled the car, stripped it down to bare steel, and put an amazing paint job on it among other things. We finished it in June of 2009. The TR turned out absolutely stunning and was very pleasant to drive.

Video of pictures showing the "restoration" process coming soon.

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[Magcheck]

Very nice work. I've done only a mechanical restore on my six, but cringe when thinking about doing a paint restore to the extent you and your dad have. And of course I'm also partial to Emerald Green. It suits the car perfectly. Happy trails.

[OldSkoolFool240Z]

@Magcheck Definitely was some extensive work to get the finish to be so nice and we started out with this TR rust free and overall quite dent free. I couldn't imagine redoing the body on something very rusty. I can say though, I'd much rather do a cosmetic restore than a mechanical one! That seems like more work. Good luck with your TR.

[simonjrwinter]

Nice car. Is it Emerald green?

[OldSkoolFool240Z]

@simonjrwinter Yes, the TR was repainted in its original shade of emerald green. I loved that shade of green!

[PhelixFace]

Haha well I envy you friend!

[OldSkoolFool240Z]

Yea. I picked up the Thruxton to have a more dependable/modern cafe'd Bonnie but it still seemed like the Thruxton didn't have the soul of a true 60's Bonnie/Tiger/TR6/Lightning/Com­mando. My ideal classic Brit bike would be a 60's Bonnie but I'm open to the single carbs and other makes. I'll have to exercise my right leg some to get prepared to do some kicking!

[mcogswell2008]

Very nice! Thanks for the post.

[PhelixFace]

In regards to the 60's motorcycle, I'm guessing you're a fan of the oldschool kickstarts?

[OldSkoolFool240Z]

Thanks! Thruxton was sold then I picked up the Speed Triple which has been sold as well. My next vehicle will either be another classic sports car or a 60's British motorcycle, hopefully sooner than later!

[PhelixFace]

You've definitely got class man. Great job on the restoration. Do you still own that Triumph Thruxton?