As well as enjoying healthy sales in the saloon sector, Triumph had a long history of successful sports cars, its TR range being particularly popular with enthusiasts over many years. But during the middle of the 1960s, the company began to explore the idea of a whole new model that could combine the two genres. By June 1970, Giovanni Michelotti’s design was ready to be launched as the Triumph Stag.
While the newcomer’s purposeful styling looked great, it was the combination of a T-bar convertible roof, seating for four and a new V8 engine that grabbed the attention of buyers. That motor would become something of a talking point, and not necessarily for the right reasons; but while subsequent owners would be tempted by the more reliable Rover V8, the original unit finds much more favour today.
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