Triumph Stag V8 for Hire

A striking example finished in dark blue with black interior and with the original Triumph Stag V8 engine. The Stag is a comfortable 4 seater convertible with a manual gearbox and overdrive. The Triumph Stag was designed to compete with Mercedes SL convertibles in the 1970's and boasts a high level of comfort and fittings. Distinctive lines make the Stag stand out from the crowd and the V8 engine has a sound all of its own as you cruise around. Our Stag has power steering, electric windows, burr walnut fascia, overdrive, rear seatbelts and a quality CD radio. The Triumph Stag is a good sized convertible that you can tour around yorkshire and beyond in. It has a good sized boot for luggage and is easy to drive.

• Open hours are from 9am to 7pm for collection/returns
• Extra insured drivers - per driver per day  £15                                                       
• Insurance Excess - per hire  £500 (typical driver)
• Picnics in a hamper - from £30 (for two people)
• Stag photo Gift Card - £5
• Gift Voucher inside a cracker - £10 (including p+p)
• Great British Cars Book - £10 (including p+p)
• HeartBeat Book - £10 (including p+p)

The Triumph Stag - history

In 1962, Standard-Triumph became the property of Leyland Motor Corporation as part of an industrial take over and Standard-Triumph thereafter became known as Triumph. Designer Michelotti was considered an important part of the Triumph family and he remained in place as the company's chief stylist. Other cars to emerge as a result of his extraordinary talent were the Triumph TR4 and the Triumph Spitfire, this one being the small sports car launched in competition against the Austin-Healey Sprite. In 1964, Michelotti needed a vehicle to use as a platform on which to base a project he was about to work upon. He was going to exhibit at the Turin motor show where he wanted to make a good impression. In the middle of 1966 Michelotti's show car was delivered to the Triumph factory at Canley for evaluation and never did appear on the stand at the Turin Motor show. The project car he had designed was a four-seat, two-door convertible, that was a large grand tourer and it impressed the management team at Triumph.

In June1970, a year later than planned, the beautiful Stag was finally released to the public. The Triumph Stag offered a mixture of features. It had a 3-litre V8 engine, true 2+2 seating, electrically operated windows, that distinctive T-shaped roll bar, reclining seats, detachable hard top incorporating a heated rear window, the option of automatic transmission (or 4-speed manual with overdrive) and air conditioning. It was also well appointed and with the wood veneer dash panel that had become a feature of Triumph products.

The engine produced 145bhp and would propel the car from 0-60mph in 9.3-seconds, and to a top speed of 116mph (manual gearbox). This was a luxury Grand Tourer intended to appeal to the more upper class motorist. Certainly, there was nothing else like it being offered on the European market. Triumph directors believed the Stag would be a worthy competitor to the likes of Mercedes SL and this was a car that promised to become a great ambassador for the Triumph arm of British Leyland.

Production lasted for 7-years in total, with 25,877 cars being built

In 1973, the Mk2 was launched with alloy wheels and detail styling differences, like our stag for hire in yorkshire

Triumph Stag production ceased in 1977 and it has since become a desirable classic car.