Recent article by email from Hagertys, says of the Stag;
Stag
Think classic four seat convertibles and you think Triumph Stag. That gorgeous Italian styling hides a sonorous V8, beautiful interior and space for four. It’s hard to see how prices for Stags haven’t rocketed like those for Jensens and Jaguars, until you remember the car’s shady past. Engine issues were commonplace, ranging from head gasket failure and overheating to broken valve gear caused by a stretched timing chain. But the specialists have sorted the issues out now – improved cooling systems and careful rebuilds ensure that a Stag engine will last forever if looked after. Rough Stags fetch five grand, with the best pushing fifteen. Ten thousand pounds should get you a solid, cosmetically tidy car that runs well.
Sounds good to me, but sounds even better in a Stag!
Ian
Stag
Think classic four seat convertibles and you think Triumph Stag. That gorgeous Italian styling hides a sonorous V8, beautiful interior and space for four. It’s hard to see how prices for Stags haven’t rocketed like those for Jensens and Jaguars, until you remember the car’s shady past. Engine issues were commonplace, ranging from head gasket failure and overheating to broken valve gear caused by a stretched timing chain. But the specialists have sorted the issues out now – improved cooling systems and careful rebuilds ensure that a Stag engine will last forever if looked after. Rough Stags fetch five grand, with the best pushing fifteen. Ten thousand pounds should get you a solid, cosmetically tidy car that runs well.
Sounds good to me, but sounds even better in a Stag!
Ian