Things to look-out for on a TR6

[AlanP]

I'm looking to purchase a TR6 but would like to know what I should look-out for in the way of rust areas and weak spots.  I ran a MGB GT for many years so do have some insight into old vehicles.  All advice and help gratefully received.

[Batch]

Hi Alan

The TR Register so a number of buyers guides for the TR range (https://www.tr-register.co.uk/tr-buyers-guides) which are a good starting point. 

Dave

[Pierre]

As Dave has said, check out the TR Register.  The website has an excellent forum through which you can very quickly find out almost anything about the TR range - and you don't have to be a club member to access it either.  i would recommend looking at that and to get first hand information from other owners, I strongly recommend visiting your local TRR group as well - meeting details are on the website.  Just turn up and get stuck in - you'll be made very welcome I'm sure.

And yes, I am a TRR member and a very happy TR6 driver covering around 7,000 miles every year (Covid allowing), but not sufficiently knowledgeable to offer dependable technical advice.

[AlanP]

Dave, Pierre.

 

Thank you for your advice.  I will certainly look at the TR register.  The price range of those TR6s for sale is quite large.  My budget is not vast but I don't want to end up buying a car that needs loads of work.  I'm happy working with the engines, brakes, suspension, etc, but not bodywork.

 

Alan

[TRTOM2498]

19 hours ago, AlanP said:

Dave, Pierre.

 

Thank you for your advice.  I will certainly look at the TR register.  The price range of those TR6s for sale is quite large.  My budget is not vast but I don't want to end up buying a car that needs loads of work.  I'm happy working with the engines, brakes, suspension, etc, but not bodywork.

 

Alan

Hi Alan,

Based on your feedback above, I would be looking for an ex USA (dry state) car, which should be a great start with regards to body & chassis.

What is your budget ?

 

Cheers.

[shenderson]

There is one for sale on here, also advertised in Club Torque.  Try putting "TR6, 1970, in Blue for sale" in the Search box.

[AlanP]

Thank you for your help, shenderson.

[AlanP]

Thank you for your advice, TRTOM2498.  My budget is limited, around £15K

[TRTOM2498]

On 06/06/2022 at 10:48, AlanP said:

Thank you for your advice, TRTOM2498.  My budget is limited, around £15K

Hi Alan,

That should buy you an ex Californian car, with excellent body & chassis.  You may also be lucky to have one with o/d for that, too.