Triumph Stag | 1974

Triumph Stag | 1974

Highlights:

– Rover 3.5-litre V8 petrol engine, automatic transmission

– Finished in the sought-after colour French Blue

– Upgraded with an aluminium radiator with electric fan and a stainless steel exhaust system

– Renewed interior with new seat cushions, wooden/aluminium steering wheel and walnut dashboard

– New/overhauled differential, new shock absorbers and new Minilite-style wheels with fresh tyres

The seller offers for sale this 1974 Triumph Stag, powered by a Rover 3.5-litre V8 petrol engine, paired with an automatic transmission. This example is finished in the much-loved colour French Blue and has received a series of upgrades aimed at comfort and reliability. The original engine has been replaced by the well-known Rover 3.5-litre V8, a robust unit that addresses the cooling issues associated with the original powerplant while retaining that deep, characterful V8 soundtrack. Cooling has been further improved with an aluminium radiator and electric fan, and a stainless steel exhaust system has been fitted. The differential has been renewed or overhauled, new shock absorbers have been installed, and the car rides on new Minilite-style wheels with fresh tyres. Inside, the cabin has been refreshed with new seat cushions, a wooden/aluminium steering wheel and a walnut dashboard. According to the seller, the car has been carefully maintained both mechanically and cosmetically, and presents in good condition, ready for summer drives, rallies or a place in a collection.

The Stag was Triumph’s ambitious entry into the grand touring market when it was launched in 1970. Styled by the Italian master Giovanni Michelotti, it combined elegant, timeless lines with genuine four-seat practicality and a distinctive T-bar roof structure that allowed open-air motoring without sacrificing rigidity. The model was conceived as a stylish, sporting cruiser to rival more expensive continental machinery, and its design has aged remarkably well, making it one of the most recognisable British cabriolets of its era.

Period examples suffered from cooling-related troubles with the original engine, which is precisely why the Rover V8 conversion, as fitted to this car, became such a popular and respected solution among Stag specialists. The result is a car that delivers the effortless V8 character the Stag always promised, in a more dependable package. With its handsome Michelotti styling, relaxed automatic transmission and comprehensive list of recent improvements, this Stag offers accessible, characterful British open-top motoring with genuine collector appeal.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Limburg province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Belgium registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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