The GT6 has the 2-litre 6-cylinder engine, great looks combined with overdrive in 3rd and 4th gear making it a true drivers car and to this day still feels brisk and performance focused.  This example also has the benefit of being converted to a roadster for the ultimate open top experience.

The current owner has had the vehicle in their possession for just over two years and enjoyed the cars punchy 2-litre 6-cylinder engine, it is being sold now to fund a racing car project. In 1981 the car was converted from GT6 to a convertible using a Spitfire Mk4 body with a fibreglass tub, so no rot or welding has been done to the bodywork and will not cause any problems in the future. 

This was a professional conversion and signed off and certified by an engineering company, the V5 shows that it is now registered as a GT6 convertible and a letter of authentication is provided to confirm this. 

The paperwork covers various receipts and restoration over the years from a number of garages, the car comes with an MOT valid until June 2023. In 2017 and 2018 the previous owner had a complete overhaul of the cars mechanics and the invoices are included and shown in the gallery totalling over £3000.

The interior of the car is in good order, the recently retrimmed black leather seats are a nice contrast with the vibrant red paintwork. The dashboard is free of any marks and the switchgear all operate, door sills are clean and all handles and levers operate freely. 

The boot area has been re-carpeted and a spare wheel and tool kit are present. A tonneau cover is also included and in very good condition. A modern Sony CD tuner is fitted and fully operational. 

The car is generally in good condition, due to the nature of the fibreglass material on the boot and bonnet the red paintwork looks a slightly different shade in bright sunlight. The main area to note is that two cracks are present on the bonnet, these are around 20mm and 30mm in width.

There is a small dent in the drivers door and a small pin dent on the rear off side wing. The rest of the car is clean and the black soft top hood is in good order. 

Tyres have good tread and the four wheels are clean of any marks. Chrome work is clean as is the windscreen and rear panel on the hood. 

The GT6 has had an extensive overhaul of its major components to make it a more dynamic and satisfying car to drive. Spax adjustable shocks provide a more compliant ride and allow the driver to set the car up as they wish. 

The car has a characterful high performance exhaust fitted along with twin SU carbs (from a Dolomite Sprint), servo upgrade to the brakes and electronic ignition.

A recent MOT in June gave the car a pass with some advisories to the rear tyres with reference to cracking or perishing and a slight imbalance to the brakes.

A true British sports car with upgrades to make this feel a more modern and engaging roadster. The addition of the convertible conversion makes this a unique car and with the fibre glass additions makes the car lighter and also trouble free for years to come in terms of maintenance.