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Asking price

£6,500

Private seller

1971 Triumph Vitesse

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 96,000 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1998cc
  • 1971
  • FYU8J
  • Yellow
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Teddington, England, United Kingdom

Description

Owned by me last 4 years for fun & weekend car meets
Wonderful 2. 0 litre straight six engine-smooth and powerful
Valuable registration number FYU 8J
Was in dry storage for about 20 years so only really had about 30 years use
Mechanicals good with fuel lines, clutch master/ slave replaced
Runs and drives well
Working overdrive
Excellent matching tyres
Chassis solid (outriggers replaced)
Bills to prove chassis work from classic car specialist in Chiswick-see History section for full details of work
Serviced this summer with new oil & filter, fresh antifreeze, HT Leads, etc
Body panels poor but they're not structural on these cars
Needs new carpet if you can be bothered!
Good hood
Use and enjoy as is and/ or improve bodywork at your leisure

Viewings by serious buyers who are ready to buy only
Located in Teddington SW London

Bought from family friends in our town who family owned it for decades so I know the history.

Service history
Comes with a few receipts from Chiswick Car Craft (classic car specialists) and some receipts for items I’ve bought for it, details as follows:

Chiswick Car Craft Invoice
Date: 11th May 1998
(Mileage must have been about 93, 199 as per MOT)

Work done:
Cut out & replace Nearside Rear Outrigger
Repair Nearside and Offside boot floor areas
Replace Nearside and Offside bump stops
Overhaul braking system
Replace steering col bushes
Replace handbrake cables
Carry out full service and check operation of all parts
Replace hood
Repair front wings for MOT
MOT service
Invoice for £1296

Chiswick Car Craft Invoice nos. 5772 and 5773

Date: 10th July 1998
Cut out & replace Offside Rear Outrigger
Repair Nearside and Offside boot floor areas
Repair Offside and Nearside inner sills and seat area
Blank off old bump stops
Overhaul braking system, refit pipes etc
Replace steering column bushes
Refit and adjust handbrake cables
Carry out full service
Repair front wings for MOT
Present for MOT
Replace clutch hydraulics and bleed
Free clutch
Repair front outriggers
Replace front shocks and springs
Replace 2 x front ball joints
Replace hoses
Replace rack bushes
Repair faulty electrics
Fit new radiator
Fit 2 rear shock absortbers
Supply and fit rear shock mounting kit

Labour: £1775
Parts: £216
Total £1991. 70 + VAT
£2281. 50

Parts invoice:
2 x wiper blades and fitting
2 x wheel cylinders
2 x side light switch
1 x radiator
Engine oil and filter
Anti-freeze
Oil & greases
2 x rear drums
1 x brake union
Brake fluid

Parts total: £216. 70

The MOTs I have for it are:

July 1990: 92, 491 miles
July 1998: 93, 199 miles
July 1999: 94, 079 miles
July 2000: 94, 817 miles
July 2001: 95, 006 miles

The car has just under 100, 000 on the clock:

Recent works include:
All four tyres replaced
Oil and filter replaced: about 200 miles ago
New windscreen wipers
Electric washer motor fitted


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Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2026

Vehicle location

Teddington, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Reference number:
C2213640
Listed on:
14/10/2026
Year:
1971
Colour:
Yellow
Seller type:
Private

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