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Triumph Stag

Posted By : Kevin Murray, 20-Nov-2002, 12:47pm

I am the TSSC Coventry Area Organiser, and have MkII Stag / Auto / 1974, in carmine red. I occasionanly 'get some stick' from Club members with Heralds and Spitfires! Are there any other Stags out there in TSSC clubland?
I bought the car in January this year, and enjoyed it throughout summer, trouble-free motoring. However, it has just developed an external water leak from inlet manifold / gasket. Canley Classics will hopefully sort it out soon.

Regards,

Kevin Murray

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Posted By : Malcolm Coulson, 28-Nov-2002, 09:15pm

Hi Kevin,

I too purchased my first Stag in May this year. Not impressed with car or Stag club, luckily for me I am a TSSC member and the proud owner of a 1969 Mk 3 Spitfire, much better car!!!! much better crowd at TSSC, don't you agree.

Regards

Mal
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  Posted By : Jason Chinn, 01-Dec-2002, 08:18pm
  
  What's wrong with the car? I always loved the sound they make :-)
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    Posted By : Malcolm Coulson, 01-Dec-2002, 09:39pm
    
    Jason,
    Skoda's sound great but wouldn't buy one, you might if all you go on is the sound, you wan't to hear my Spit mk 3 roar!!
    Mal
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      Posted By : James Avison, 06-Dec-2002, 00:35am
      
      I'm a Herald owner, I was originally going to look at Stags but I heard such scary reports about them that I chose a Herald instead - a car which I could get a good example of for not too much money. However, I still hanker after one and it seems such a shame that they get such a bad press.They look terrific and do sound wonderful - there's nothing like a V8. Why do they get such bad reviews?
      What are your experiences with the car?
      
      Best Stag regards
      
      James Avison
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        Posted By : Malcolm Coulson, 06-Dec-2002, 11:48am
        
        Hi James,
        Stags are good cars,don't let press reports put you off them. What I meant by not impressed with them is,I find them too comfortable compared to the mk3 Spit I also own. I drive a big Volvo everyday, which supplies all the comfort I like in everyday use. I was trying to buy a Herald or Vitesse convertible, { for family outings ) but could not find a decent one at the time. The Stag came up so I induldged.
        I prefer driving the Spit, without all the power steering,power brakes et; takes me back to my younger days !!! Wish I'd hung on and looked around a bit more for Herald/Vittese.
        The only real complaint re; Stags is the astronomical price of parts, however if you are like me and shop around and adapt, prices become o.k. eg; well known supplier-throttle cable Â£9+, cycle shop Â£2.80 complete, in stainless steel.
        Performance wise Stags are brillient, reasonably economical and comfy; I always describe driving it as like the Volvo with no top on, appart from the poke, that is!!
        regards Mal
        
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        Posted By : Lindsay Dearing, 07-Dec-2002, 08:51pm
        
        I have been reading the meassageboard concerning Stag ownership and can agree with the general sentiment that they are GREAT cars but do need to be carefully maintained. If you look on page 75 of this months Courier you will see my great friend Peter Johnsons 1977 Stag (Photographed at Stafford this year). I have had the privilege of helping to maintain this vehicle since 1980 when Pete bought it. It has never overheated:warped its heads:or suffered any unusual malady. It has had regular oil and coolant changes:timing chains and silicone brake fluid. The car is currently off road for a bare metal respray. Pete tells me he will NEVER part with his Stag!
        
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        Posted By : Jason Chinn, 09-Dec-2002, 04:32pm
        
        They had a bad press when new but I think if you're buying this age of car then the "usual" used car buying examination should turn up any nasties - I think I would buy piece of mind and get an inspection done by someone "in the know" - the AA or preferably a trader who could give a bit less general view. Having said that I am usually a poor buyer of used cars as I tend to let my heart rule my head!
        
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        Posted By : John Davies, 09-Feb-2003, 09:37pm
        
        Jason, All,
        
        "Bad press"? More like malignant.
        
        Have you seen page 29 of today's (9/2/3) Sunday Telegraph?
        
        There is a two column advertsiment, bottom left, for the Small Ads section of the Motoring Telegraph on Saturday. "Time to change your car?" it says, with a picture of a car that looks not just worn out, or even a donor, but TRASHED.
        
        It's a Stag.
        
        John
        
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        Posted By : Jonathan Charles Moulds, 22-May-2003, 00:20am
        
        Im a 1500 Spit owner myself (inca) however, my dad has a mk2 stag MOD (again inca) ... we like inca in this household...
        In truth i would rather have a stag even if the engine has a few funny designs
        
        The Pros:-
        -Power assisted steering
        -Triumph V8
        -Factory fitted "T" top (spits with roll bars look odd and un orrigional ... even if u roll the thing chances are your gonna get killed)
        -Exhaust note ... rawr!!
        -4 seats ... sorta
        
        feels kind of strange playing up the stag when im a spit owner but had it not been for the astronomical insurance ... apparently insurance companys dont trust 17 yr olds with V8's for low premium even if you love the thing enough to stay 5 mph below the speed limit.
        *sigh* I'll get one eventually
        
        - Jonathan
        Triumph:- to succeed againsed the odds ( the name sais it all)
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Posted By : Richard Graveur, 22-Apr-2003, 01:09pm

I have a Stag fitted with a 4.4 litre P76 motor as well as a replica Vitesse estate. I am currently restoring a Mk 1 estate. Out in the colonies, we take what we can get Triumph wise. Your friends in the TSSC would best remember that the real enemy drives MGs!
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Posted By : Peter Charlton, 01-Jun-2003, 06:58pm

Ive had my Stag since 1992, used to have it along with a Herald that I broke a couple of years back, now that I own a Vitesse again (with Ford 3.1 Essex V6) I thought I would joi the TSSC again.
What a pleasant surprise to see the club now includes Stags, and the magazine is even better!, I will probably leave the boring Stag owners Club now.
Cheapest place for Stag parts is S.O.C. spares, most expensive by far is Rimmers.
I rebuilt my engine in about 96 as it had been standing unused for a couple of years whist the body was being done and I had foundcoolant in one of the bores.
One thing to do with the Stags is to really clean out the blocks as B.L. used to leave them full of casting sand which is one of the reasons they used to over-heat.
Mine never gets beyond a third on the temp gauge now.
Goes even better with a Holley carb I just fitted and it looks like the fuel consumption is better as well.
I agree the Stag is a little too refined compared to the driving experience of say a Vitesse, but it makes up for it in otherways, like being able to drive from Wales to London at 90mph with the engine jsut purring along, beautifull woman look at you coyley, never happens in my Herald or anywhere else thinking about it, and that sound!
I run mine on Mobil 1 15/50, dont belive any of the stories you hear about it glazing the barrels whatever.

Pete Charlton

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