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1975' Triumph Stag

£23,495

Published 24 March 2026ID: V5MkzD

Sussex
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Information from the owner

Age: 51 years

Mileage: 123456 km

Displacement: 2997 cc

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: Manual

Exterior color: Yellow

Seller's comments about 1975' Triumph Stag

The Triumph Stag remains one of the most charismatic grand touring convertibles to emerge from Britain during the 1970s. Designed by Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti and produced by Triumph Motor Company under the ownership of British Leyland, the Stag combined elegant European styling with V8 performance and practical touring capability. Today it is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and collectable British open-top GT cars of its era.Offered here is a beautifully presented car first registered in 1975 and finished in striking yellow, a colour that perfectly complements the Stag’s timeless lines. Equipped with an automatic transmission, this example delivers the relaxed grand touring experience for which the model was originally conceived. The car benefits from an extraordinary and exceptionally comprehensive history archive that accompanies the vehicle and documents its life in remarkable detail.The Stag was first purchased new on 17 January 1975 by a lady owner who cherished the car for an extraordinary 34 years before parting with it in 2009. During her long stewardship the car was carefully maintained and preserved, establishing the foundations of the impressive provenance that accompanies it today. Since then the car has had only four previous owners in total, each continuing the tradition of careful custodianship. Following its sale in 2009, the second owner undertook a major programme of recommissioning and refurbishment, investing in excess of £10, 000 to bring the car to an exceptional standard. The work was carried out by the respected specialists at Carlow Engineering along with other marque experts, with detailed invoices retained within the history file to substantiate the work completed.The history collection is extensive and forms one of the highlights of this vehicle. Included are the stamped service book, a large collection of invoices dating back to 1975 documenting servicing and maintenance, numerous original Triumph manuals covering various aspects of the car, a Haynes Triumph workshop manual, and the official Triumph Stag repair operational manual. Also present is a British Heritage Certificate issued in 2011 confirming the car’s provenance. Further documentation includes a remarkable archive of MOT history dating back to 1979, a collection of historic tax discs, and the full V5 ownership history tracing all four previous owners, complete with copies of the original V5 registration documents. A detailed four-page typed record of works carried out accompanies the car, along with a charming photographic collection showing the restoration process and the vehicle attending classic car shows over the years.This particular Stag has also enjoyed notable success on the show circuit, reflecting the pride of ownership and high level of presentation maintained by its custodians. Among its accolades are Pride of Ownership at the Chichester Meet in 2014, Best Stag at the South of England Meet in 2015, First Place Best Triumph Stag at the Classic Car Spectacular at Tatton Park in 2010, First Place Best Triumph Stag at the Event City Classic Car Spectacular in 2012, and Concours Winner in the Standard Mk2 class in 2009.More recently the car has continued to benefit from attentive maintenance. In 2022 the paintwork was professionally refreshed at a cost exceeding £2, 500, enhancing the vibrant appearance of the vehicle. At the beginning of March 2026 the Stag received further preparation including an overhaul of the braking system, a new MOT and a new tyre, ensuring the car is ready for continued enjoyment.Throughout its life this Triumph Stag has been regularly serviced with invoices retained to support the work undertaken. The depth of documentation, together with its limited ownership history and impressive show credentials, makes this a particularly appealing example of a highly desirable British classic.Opportunities to acquire a Stag with such a complete and continuous history file are increasingly rare. This car represents not only a striking and enjoyable classic grand tourer but also a well-documented piece of British motoring heritage.Viewings are strictly by appointment only.