1972 Triumph GT6
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Highlights
- Comprehensive restoration/renovation completed by the current owner over the last eighteen months
- Significant investment made in the car, with extensive photographs documenting the process
- Full respray in Vermillion, with rechromed bumpers and external door handles
- Restored chrome Minilite deep dish wheels with custom made centre caps featuring GT6 logo
- Extensive mechanical refurbishment with numerous sympathetic mechanical upgrades and improvements
- MOT & Tax exempt but for peace of mind for the new owner the car has an MOT until 20th March 2025 with no advisories
- Immaculately detailed engine compartment
The Appeal
Regarded by many as a 'baby E-Type', the GT6 was an evolution of the popular Triumph Spitfire - a svelte roadster designed by the great Giovanni Micholetti. The key distinction between the two cars is that the GT6 gained a 2.0-litre OHV straight-six engine, affording it a significant performance advantage.
This 1972 example has been the subject of a comprehensive restoration/renovation This GT6 is a meticulously restored /renovated example with recent advisory free MOT that is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner. Significant time and investment has been made, with a full respray in Vermillion, re-chromed bumpers and external door handles, and restored chrome Minilite deep dish wheels with custom-made centre caps featuring the GT6 logo. The mechanicals have also been extensively refurbished, with numerous well-judged upgrades and improvements incorporated in the rebuild.
This GT6 is a meticulously restored example with recent MOT that is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1972
- Abundant paperwork & photographs included, documenting the extensive restoration/renovation process
- New MOT with no advisories, valid until March 2025
- Considered a historic vehicle, so no MOT or tax required if the new owner so wishes
- Garage stored
The Condition
- Full respray in Vermillion
- New floors and chassis
- Re-chromed bumpers and external door handles
- New chrome trims, exterior mirrors, badges and livery
- Restored chrome Minilite deep-dish wheels with custom made centre caps featuring GT6 logo
- New headlining, door cards and cappings, internal door furniture, carpets, and custom made boot covering
- Restored original seats and new rear view mirror
- Paintwork appears in smart condition for its age due to recent full respray
- Slightly stiff drivers window regulator
- Original wooden dashboard with period patina
- Some patina to the passenger front quarterlight
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre OHV straight-six
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Larger bore exhaust which enhances the tone
- Push button start and new horn push
- Engine overhauled and equipped with fully reconditioned Stromberg carburettors
- New clutch and master cylinder (still bedding in), wiring loom, fuel pump, fuel tank with sender unit, filters, Acuspark HT leads, and points
- Battery isolator fitted and new chrome rocker cover
- Extensive mechanical refurbishment with numerous mechanical upgrades and improvements
- Engine comartment detailed and therefore immaculate
- The vendor comments that the overhead valve straight-six engine "produces a wonderful sound and delivers responsive performance"
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✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
✓ A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check, to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1972
- Make Triumph
- Model GT6
- Colour Red
- Odometer 99,401 Miles
- Engine size 2000
Auction Details
Message C&C Auction Team
- Seller Type Private
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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