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Highlights
- Usable example with lots of history
- Light upgrades to improve drivability and reliability
- Triumph’s lauded mini E-Type
- Smart JBW Revolite wheels a recent addition
The Appeal
Often described as a ‘mini E-Type’, Triumph’s GT6 had more than a passing resemblance to Jaguar’s icon. Both cars began life with their sights set firmly on Le Mans victory, but only the GT6 actually achieved it.
The GT6’s fastback styling started life as a Michelotti styling exercise to improve the aerodynamics of Triumph’s race cars. The result was a first in class at Le Mans in 1965 after which the sleek car was put into production. Equipped with the 2litre six pot motor from the Vitesse, the GT6 was a proper tightly proportioned sports car, quite unlike much else on the market at the time.
The GT6 evolved alongside the Spitfire with the Mk III arriving in 1970 sporting a revised bodyshell, most notably the kamm-type rear end. Sales never quite matched the car’s potential and production ended in 1973.
This late ’72 MkIII is a low owner car running some choice upgrades that improve drivability and reliability. It is presentable and usable rather than immaculate, perfect for enjoy these most rewarding of British sports cars.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 13th October 1972
- Just five owners from new and current owner since 22nd October 2022
- Thick history file dating back many years attesting to ongoing maintenance
- This dates back to 1980s and includes MOT certificates to support declared mileage
- The file also shows evidence of previous restoration work
- Invoices and receipts for new parts fitted within last three years
- 1 set of keys with additional spare ignition key
- The vendor tells us that the displayed mileage of 44,061 is correct
- Factory handbooks in good condition
- Triumph Club manuals dated 1999 and 2006
- Correspondence from previous owner dated March 2022 referring to use during 1980s
- Northern Ireland MOT inspection certificate dated 27th October 2007
- Spares with car include rear chrome trims, chrome ‘horseshoes’, original cooling fan and driver’s side rear wing panel
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The Condition
- Classic Pimento red paintwork with evidence of remedial work
- Generally solid and presentable car with good interior plus localised issues to note
- Chrome trim for front and rear screens not fitted but are supplied with car
- Previous restoration to floors and sills and solid underside
- We are told that the chassis is rust free and solid
- Some areas of corrosion beginning to show on rear wheel arches
- Some areas of spider cracking to roof and rear wings
- These do not overly detract from the impression of a solid and usable car
- Some areas of overspray on rubbers and chrome trim
- Other areas of localised poor paint such as nearside rear arch and rear of car
- Sits purposefully on JBW Revolite 13in four spoke alloys with polished rims
- These were fitted in March 2023 by the seller,
- Equipped with recently acquired Joyroad tyres showing good tread
- We are told that the clamshell bonnet is a GRP item and has recently been resprayed
- Fitted with an aftermarket pop-up sunroof that appears to have been fitted some time ago
- This and the rest of the glass carry the AutoMark number plate etching
- These etchings match the displayed number plate
- Some scuffs around the car including offside rear wing and nearside front valance
- Chromework is complete and unrestored with some tarnish to rear bumper
- Chrome wing-top trim complete but slightly pulling away on offside rear wing
- Small bubbles noted on top of wing seam on nearside rear
- Original and very presentable interior with good veneers and vinyl seats
- Mid brown theme across seats, carpets and door cards, all suitably period correct
- Dashboard veneer in good condition, likely restored
- Speakers fitted but not connected to a head unit
- Replacement carpets recently fitted
- Door and boot seals also replaced by seller
- Factory fitted three spoke, leather-rimmed steering wheel in good order
- Smiths dials present well and appear to work correctly
- Original headlining well kept with only light staining along front edges
- Rear load area in good condition, only light fraying to carpet edge to note
- We are told that there is no spare wheel
The Mechanics
- Torquey 1,996cc straight six Triumph engine
- 4spd manual gearbox with overdrive
- 0-60mph in 10.1secs
- GAZ adjustable shock absorbers
- Significant maintenance work recently completed and documented below
- Electronic ignition recently fitted
- Spark plugs, rotor arm, HT leads, distributor cap replaced
- Upgraded electric cooling fan recently fitted
- Replacement driveshaft UJ and Rotoflex coupling fitted
- Replacement body to frame bushes
- Braided brake lines
- Engine and gearbox oil and filter change March 2023 at 43,500 miles
- Previously serviced June 2022 when new brake shoes and battery also fitted
- Recent coolant flush
- Water pump, thermostat, fan belt, fuel lines, core plug and cooling pipes recently replaced
- Steering column bushes recently replaced
- Gear shift linkage replaced recently
- Clutch slave and master cylinders replaced
- Carburettors removed and cleaned
- Valve clearances adjusted to specification
- Inlet and exhaust manifolds removed and cleaned and new gaskets fitted
- We are told that the heater valve is broken and therefore bypassed
- The seller advises that there are no other electrical or mechanical faults
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