Comprehensive restoration/renovation completed by the current owner over the last eighteen months
Significant investment made in the car, with extensive photographs documenting the process
Full respray in Vermillion, with rechromed bumpers and external door handles
Restored chrome Minilite deep dish wheels with custom made centre caps featuring GT6 logo
Extensive mechanical refurbishment with numerous sympathetic mechanical upgrades and improvements
MOT & Tax exempt but for peace of mind for the new owner the car has an MOT until 20th March 2025 with no advisories
Immaculately detailed engine compartment
The Appeal
Regarded by many as a 'baby E-Type', the GT6 was an evolution of the popular Triumph Spitfire - a svelte roadster designed by the great Giovanni Micholetti. The key distinction between the two cars is that the GT6 gained a 2.0-litre OHV straight-six engine, affording it a significant performance advantage.
This 1972 example has been the subject of a comprehensive restoration/renovation This GT6 is a meticulously restored /renovated example with recent advisory free MOT that is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner. Significant time and investment has been made, with a full respray in Vermillion, re-chromed bumpers and external door handles, and restored chrome Minilite deep dish wheels with custom-made centre caps featuring the GT6 logo. The mechanicals have also been extensively refurbished, with numerous well-judged upgrades and improvements incorporated in the rebuild.
This GT6 is a meticulously restored example with recent MOT that is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1972
Abundant paperwork & photographs included, documenting the extensive restoration/renovation process
New MOT with no advisories, valid until March 2025
Considered a historic vehicle, so no MOT or tax required if the new owner so wishes
Garage stored
The Condition
Full respray in Vermillion
New floors and chassis
Re-chromed bumpers and external door handles
New chrome trims, exterior mirrors, badges and livery
Restored chrome Minilite deep-dish wheels with custom made centre caps featuring GT6 logo
New headlining, door cards and cappings, internal door furniture, carpets, and custom made boot covering
Restored original seats and new rear view mirror
Paintwork appears in smart condition for its age due to recent full respray
Slightly stiff drivers window regulator
Original wooden dashboard with period patina
Some patina to the passenger front quarterlight
The Mechanics
2.0-litre OHV straight-six
Four-speed manual gearbox
Larger bore exhaust which enhances the tone
Push button start and new horn push
Engine overhauled and equipped with fully reconditioned Stromberg carburettors
New clutch and master cylinder (still bedding in), wiring loom, fuel pump, fuel tank with sender unit, filters, Acuspark HT leads, and points
Battery isolator fitted and new chrome rocker cover
Extensive mechanical refurbishment with numerous mechanical upgrades and improvements
Engine comartment detailed and therefore immaculate
The vendor comments that the overhead valve straight-six engine "produces a wonderful sound and delivers responsive performance"
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