Description

Registration:BWX372SVIN:LD45021AMileage Showing:62,000Transmission:AutomaticMOT:ExemptNumber of Keys:1V5 on Site:Yes First registered May 1978 and showing 62,000 miles and now tax and MOT exempt. Still retaining a correct spec 3 litre V8 engine with automatic gearbox. Sold with a history file including heritage certificate. The vendor advises the car has had an unleaded cylinder head, new head gasket and timing chains replaced in recent years but we have not got paperwork to verify this as cor...

About the Stag

The Triumph Stag (1970-1977) is the V8 grand tourer. All-new 3.0 V8 with 145hp. T-bar roof, proper four seats. Around 25,900 built. Notorious for engine issues but properly sorted examples are excellent - smooth, refined, and capable. Values from £15k.

Known Issues to Watch For

Stag: Engine: The infamous 3.0 V8 - when sorted, it's smooth and torquey. BUT original issues: timing chain failure (single-row), overheating (inadequate cooling), head gasket failure, water pump. Many now have improved spec: duplex timing chain, better cooling, hardened valve seats. Verify what has been done. Rover V8 swaps common - practical but purists dislike. Gearbox: BW35 auto adequate; manual with overdrive rare but desirable. Chassis: Monocoque - sills are structural and complex. Inner/outer sills, A-posts, rear arches, boot floor rust. Soft/hard tops: Check condition. Values: Good ones command strong money. Basket cases still cheap. Budget £2-5k annually depending on engine state.

Desirable Options

Stag manual + overdrive (rare), Vitesse Mk2 Convertible, Herald Convertible, Sorted Stag engine (documented work), Hard top