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Triumph TR6
If the Spitfire was Triumph’s roadster for the masses, the TR6 was a car for lovers of open-air driving and speed. Some drivers considered the Spitfire underpowered even though it weighed only 1,500 lbs. However, the TR6 provided lots of power and a convincing performance straight out of the box. The TR6 was a successor to the TR5 and for the U.S. market only.
The TR6 and TR250 shared the basic construction, dimensions and design. Triumph introduced the TR6 in 1968. It featured disc brakes all around, an independent suspension and a 2.5-liter straight six engine with 145 HP. Thanks to a weight of just under 2,200 lbs, the TR6 was agile, making it among the fastest power roadsters in the late 60’s.
Production ended in 1976 after Triumph produced more than 90,000 of them. Today, the TR6 is a popular choice for classic roadster fans who want those old school looks and feel with decent performance and speed numbers. You can find a quality TR6 for approximately $20,000.