Highlights

Original miles, unmodified GT6 in French Blue
Super-Rare Find
2 Owner Vehicle
Kept indoors for the majority of its life
Tax & MOT Exempt

The Appeal

The final and most refined version of Triumph’s compact GT, the Mk3 combined sleek fastback styling with a lively 2.0-litre straight-six. Produced between 1970 and 1974, it featured improved handling, updated styling and a more comfortable cabin, making it the most developed and desirable of the GT6 line. With few built and even fewer surviving, the Mk3 is now a rare and sought-after classic.

First registered in February 1974, this example has just one former keeper and an especially appealing history. The first owner is said to have driven it sparingly, storing it first in an industrial unit and later in a Carcoon at her Berkshire home, leaving it largely unused for decades. Since 2022 it has remained garage-stored with the current vendor, who notes no restoration has been carried out - the car remains as it left the BLMC production line.

Finished in French Blue with well-preserved chrome and an original interior in unusually good order, this GT6 presents as a highly authentic survivor. Mechanically unmodified, with its 1998cc six-cylinder engine described as starting well and running beautifully, it offers a rare chance to acquire an unrestored Mk3 that balances originality with strong collector appeal.

The History & Paperwork

First registered in February 1974
1 former keeper
In current ownership since January 2022
V5C in existing keeper’s name
*current mileage*
Lady first keeper who is said to have driven the car rarely and stored it in an industrial unit in London. It was then moved to her house in Berkshire where it was Carcooned in a storage bubble and unused for most of its life.
Vendor advises the car has been garage-stored since 2022 but a lack of space and use of the car forces a reluctant sale.
No major works have been carried out on the car, just a bonnet holding bracket and new hooter.
There were no service history passed to the current keeper when purchased.
Tax & MOT Exempt

The Condition

The car presents as being in great condition both inside and out for its age.
Vendor notes the car has had “no restoration works carried out; all you see is what came out of the production line of BLMC in 1974.”
Smart French Blue paintwork with minimal visible imperfections.
Chrome trims including bumpers, tail light and rear window surrounds, wing mirrors etc, prove to be in great condition.
13 inch Silver steel wheels with original chrome hub caps and lug nuts, could benefit from a refurb if the new keeper desires.
The original interior appears to be particularly good considering its age, with signs of general usage throughout.
Fabric and leather seats
No visible signs of tears or rips to the carpets or seat fabric
OEM steering wheel
Wooden dashboard

The Mechanics

1998cc, 6-cylinder petrol engine
4-speed, manual gearbox
The car is said to be as it came off the production line with no modifications.
The vendor notes “The car starts well and runs beautifully.”
Seller advises the water temperature gauge does not seem to operate, staying at zero. Also, the air flow diverter lever will not move from the "CAR" position.

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