I owned and restored a 1971 TR-6 about 8 years ago. Like any car of that vintage, if you don't maintain it properly, it will let you down. Simple as that. . .doesn't matter if it's a Porsche, Triumph, Jag, or Ford. With appropriate upkeep, it was a very reliable car that never let me down.
Lucas electrics were part of their problem but most could be tracked down to a cracked or disconnected lead connector. I went through the car and replaced all of the rubber coated conntectors when I got the car and never had a hiccup. It was a fun car, was easy to work on, was reasonably quick, and was a real eye catcher. I sold it when I bought my first Porsche and still miss it. I love my current Porsche but that TR-6 holds a special place in my heart (and when it was finally at near-concourse condition, I had about $12K in it total)! Try that with a Porsche.
The Lucas jab I like best is: Why do the English drink warm beer? Because Lucas makes refridgerators too!
The older English cars have a charm and character that has never been matched. They started the sportscar craze in America (maybe the world) with small, fun two-seaters. Remember the TR2, MGTC, MGA, Austin Healys, Sunbeam (V-8), etc?
Mike 94 C2 cab
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