The Triumph Stag was a 2+2 convertible sports tourer designed by Giovanni Michelotti (known for his work on the Triumph Spitfire, GT6, TR4, Ferrari 250/340/375, Maserati 3500/5000, and BMW 2002…you get the idea) and produced by Triumph. Today’s Stag has been de-bumpered and the result is a car that looks more mid 60s Lotus or […]
This next car comes as a tip from Zach Z, who asks “So what would you swap into this shell and why?”. The actual car doesn’t look that bad, but the asking price is optimistic for something without an engine…but who am I to predict the future market value of a Hayabusa powered Triumph Stag?!? […]
This next car comes as a tip from Zach Z who writes: “NO JOYRIDES in a British car most people have no idea exists. So don’t get any ideas.” No joyrides? Should I tell the seller that every time I ride in a new car I am extremely joyful? Even the most terrible hooptie puts […]
The Triumph Stag was a Giovanni Michelotti (known for his work on the BMW New Class, DAF/Volvo trucks, Triumph Spitfire, and various Ferrari/Maserati things) designed 4-seat convertible coupe that used a B-pillar roll hoop that connected to the windshield via a t-bar. It isn’t a bad looking classic, and is powered by a small British […]
The following is an unscripted real world internet conversation about this 1973 Triumph Stag (offered for $1999 in SLC, UT) between DT’s CFlo & tipper extraordinaire Zach. Zach: Somebody else’s problem can now be yours. Engine inclusion unclear. That said, may clean up well. What engine would you put into it? CFlo: “Somebody else’s problem […]
The Triumph Stag was a classy 2-seat semi-hardtop convertible designed by Giovanni Michelotti (designer of the BMW 2002 among other cars). The T-top b-pillar roll hoop ruined an otherwise stunning design and Triumph’s inability to produce a reliable new vehicle was noteworthy…but that didn’t stop over 25,000 people around the world from buying one between […]
The Triumph Stag was a classy 2-seat semi-hardtop convertible designed by Giovanni Michelotti (designer of the BMW 2002 among other cars). The T-top b-pillar roll hoop ruined an otherwise stunning design and Triumph’s inability to produce a reliable new vehicle put the final nail in the Stag’s coffin. The issues reported early on are not […]