The footage ends with the British sports car racing against a Chevrolet Blazer. The TR6 scores another win and its best run yet at 10.02 seconds with a trap speed of 136.49 mph (219.65 kph).

Cars really aren't what they used to be. This TR6 isn't loaded with features or power, but it's a reminder that less really is more.

And, although he actually bought the Triumph with a V8 already installed, precious little remains of that car. ... that remains of the underlying TR6 or the original conversion is rare.

1970 Triumph TR6 1970 TRIUMPH TR6 BY THE NUMBERS For 1970, the Triumph TR6 was again known as “Tiger”, as the single carb twin would continue to be known, even beyond the switch from 650 to 750. But ...