Highlights

Extensively restored early GT6 Mk1 in British Racing Green
Three-year chassis-up rebuild by model enthusiast
Rebuilt engine and features rare refurbished overdrive gearbox
One former registered keeper
Heritage Certificate confirming correct engine and chassis combination
Brand new bonnet reportedly the last sourced from Coventry

The Appeal

The GT6 transformed Triumph’s tiny Spitfire into a car that previously nobody knew that they in fact really wanted - a svelte fastback mini-grand tourer with serious performance. Over 40,000 found buyers, of which the earliest and purest ‘Mk1’ proved the most popular.

Looking at this pretty British Racing Green 1967 car it’s easy to see why. It’s one of the best-looking British sports cars of the era, here enhanced by a set of now-rare 4.5J steels with chrome centres.

The vendor built this car from the chassis up after his original Mk1 was written off. He used some of the part from that car, plus a low mileage donor, to create the lovely GT6 you can see in the photos. There is a long list of work covering mechanicals, body and interior, which is documented in invoices and described below. The vendor tells us that this car is a two-keeper example and the mileage of under 48,000 miles is correct. The service history supports that, although it isn’t warranted.

This is a really impressive car that we’re not surprised to hear wows show visitors. Its clearly been lovingly built and properly looked after. Here’s a chance to become its third keeper in 59 years.

The vendor says:

“The odometer reading of 47k miles is genuine from the original KOB car with just one former keeper. It has been lovingly used and garaged since the 1980 rebuild.

“The Heritage Certificate confirms the date of manufacture plus the correct engine and chassis combination.

“This car is a real head turner - especially as there are so few left on the road. It has been on display at several car rallies and shows.”

Key Information

Mileage: 47,848 miles (stated as genuine by the vendor, supported by history, not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 2.0-litre straight-six petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive
Paperwork: BMIHT letter, V5C, workshop manual, handbooks, early paperwork, service history, old photos, invoices

The Detail

Chassis-up rebuild carried out over three years and refinished in British Racing Green
Long list of renovation work detailed below
Brand new bonnet fitted, reportedly the last sourced from Coventry
Engine rebuilt and electronic ignition added
All chassis components and inner panels treated with Waxoyl
Bright work re-chromed where practical
Stainless steel sports exhaust fitted
Kenlowe electric fan fitted to a refurbished radiator
Wooden dashboard refurbished with some new gauges
Interior extensively refurbished and retrimmed as below
Leather Mountney steering wheel fitted
Chrome Triumph strips added to sill tops and chrome bonnet catches fitted
4.5J steel rims with chrome centres retained
Driver's seat would benefit from a rebuild, per the vendor
Garaged since the rebuild
Displayed at several car rallies and shows

3 year full chassis up rebuild including:

New floor pans
Inner and outer sills
New door skins
Rear wings
Front and rear scuttles
Wiring loom
Braking system
Alll new bushes and joints
Adjustable gas shocks all round
Updated rear leaf spring
New differential
New prop shaft
New drive shafts
New steering rack
Updated antiroll bar
Refurbished gearbox and overdrive unit
Complete engine rebuild
Electronic ignition added
Stainless sports exhaust fitted
Kenlowe fan fitted to refurbished radiator

Interior work:

Wooden dashboard refurbished plus some new gauges
Inertia seat belts replaced the original lap belts
New door cards
Door seals
New carpets throughout
New mirrors
Stereo CD/Radio to replace old radio
Electric aerial

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