What is a Triumph Stag worth?
The Triumph Stag is available from $11,700 to $17,160 for the 1978 Convertible across a range of models.
Is a Triumph Stag a good investment?
The Triumph Stag is a great-looking, great-sounding car that can be picked up for reasonable prices and that most owners adore. If you buy a Stag whose engine has been neglected, it will probably bite you, so be prepared to spend to put it right.
Are Triumph Stags reliable?
Despite its poor reputation, the Stag’s V8 is perfectly reliable if it’s rebuilt and maintained properly. Most problems centre on the cooling system, so get the engine up to temperature and give it a thorough test drive.
How many Triumph Stags are left?
| 2021 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH STAG | 4.0k | 3.0k |
| TRIUMPH STAG AUTO | 2.0k | 1.4k |
What engine does a Triumph Stag have?
Triumph V8
The Triumph V8 is a 3.0 litre V8 developed and built by the Triumph Motor Company for the Triumph Stag. The engine was a development of the Triumph slant-four engine. It consisted of a cast iron block and aluminium cylinder heads with a single overhead cam per bank.
How many Triumph Stags were built?
25,877 examples
The Stag was sold until 1977 and it was the Triumph V8’s only home. Just 25,877 examples were made, and of those, just under 3,000 were sold in the U.S. The engine definitely hurt sales and one can’t help but wonder what could have been if Triumph had only used the Rover 3.5.
What is the best Colour for a Triumph Stag?
The best compromises are Russet Brown and Mimosa Yellow if you want colours that are of their time yet retain an element of class.
What engines did the Triumph Stag have?
The Triumph V8 is a 3.0 litre V8 developed and built by the Triumph Motor Company for the Triumph Stag. The engine was a development of the Triumph slant-four engine. It consisted of a cast iron block and aluminium cylinder heads with a single overhead cam per bank.
What’s the worst engine ever made?
1. Yugo 55. In late 1983, the Yugo 55 came with a 1.1-liter carbureted engine that generated an abysmal 55 horsepower and had one of the worst reliability ratings in history.
Why do Triumph Stags overheat?
Triumph in their infinite wisdom mounted the water pump on top of the engine , in the valley of the “V” and drive that water pump internally through a geared jack-shaft. So, a leak would stop coolant from circulating, overheat the engine, and usually destroy the water pump gears and bearings in the process.
When was the last Triumph Stag made?
| Triumph Stag | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1970–1977 25,939 made |
| Designer | Giovanni Michelotti |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports tourer |
What engine did the Triumph Stag have?