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Triumph GT6 Mk 2 – Overdrive/ Restored/ Superb
Triumph introduced the GT6 in 1966 based on the Giovanni Michelotti fastback design used by the factory Triumph Spitfire racing team at the Le Mans 24-hour race. Initially the design was based on the four-cylinder Spitfire engine, but performance was disappointing and the design team’s solution was stunningly simple – they fitted the Triumph 2000/ Vitesse engine into a Spitfire chassis and the rest, as they say, is history.
The GT was widely acknowledged as a stunning car with performance to match the looks with a glorious 6-pot soundtrack. However, it became clear that while wonderful on straight roads, corners could be entertaining. The Mk2 introduced in 1969 featured a heavily modified rear suspension while retaining the original styling and today the Mk2 is widely regarded as the GT6 of choice.
At Milestones we really like GT6’s but struggle to find examples that meet our customers' standards and were delighted when this car was offered to us by a local enthusiast.
The Saffron Yellow Mk2 example was the subject of an earlier body, mechanical and interior restoration at the highly respected Sherwood Restorations around 30 years ago and the car still looks absolutely stunning today with exceptional paint & panel fit – the true test of any restoration.
More recently the car formed part of the Anthony Hamilton Collection and was purchased around three years ago by the last owner who was looking for an exceptional overdrive GT6 with a preference for a Mk2 that combines improved handling with the classic Mk1 styling.
There is a large history file with a old V5’s, MOT’s and invoices back to the 1980’s and evidence of recent expenditure on servicing including brakes and a new fuel pump at the local classic car garage
On the road the car does not disappoint. She starts instantly and drives well with none of the usual GT6/ Spitfire rattles & shakes. The overdrive gearbox operates smoothly and the car copes easily with modern road conditions.
The pictures speak for the car - the rarest of all GT6's and one of the best you could hope to find.
Ready to be used for a blast around Ireland, some spirited driving on the A272 to the Goodwood Revival or simply a trip to the local pub this car really does need to be viewed and driven to be fully appreciated.
