Highlights
- High specification 170bhp road rocket
- 2.5L straight six PI engine with 5spd Ford gearbox
- Lightened flywheel, Quaiffe PSD, uprated brakes and roll cage
- Retrimmed cream leather interior with bespoke dashboard
- Only 1,000 miles since completion
- Tastefully updated with Le Mans bonnet and Minilite-style alloys
The Appeal
The GT6 was hailed when new as a ‘Mini E-Type,’ yet despite its 2L straight six, it wasn’t perhaps as quick as it could be. This car fixes that because beneath the sculptural Le Mans-style bonnet lies the 2.5L fuel-injected straight-six powerhouse from the brawny TR6. A dyno test shows it’s good for 170bhp.
Naturally, the rest of the car has been brought up to spec to meet the power hike. There’s a five-speed Ford gearbox, Quaife LSD and uprated anti-roll bar for starters. Inside you’ll find figure-hugging bucket seats, neatly trimmed in cream, a bespoke dashboard with suede top, electric windows and a roll cage.
Finished in dark blue, this is one potent little car. It is in good, usable condition and appears to have covered few miles since the conversion was completed. The vendor acquired the car in 2008 and has overseen the work.
This GT6 fulfils the potential of Triumph’s tiny sports car. If you enjoy classic thrills, it feels guaranteed to deliver.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 22nd October 1969
- Current keeper since January 2008
- BMIHT certificate as shown
- Correctly registered as a 2.5L car with DVLA
- Large history file as shown
- This inclues records of the car’s show appearances
- Servicing and other work recorded in 2021
- Gearbox and clutch repairs in 2024
- Spare parts catalogues, magazines and workshop manuals
- Factory handbooks
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- List of modifications in photos and summarised below
List of modifications advised by seller:
- Roll cage
- Triumph PI 2.5L engine
- TR6 cylinder head
- Lightened flywheel
- Le Mans bonnet
- Larger alloy wheels
- Electric windows
- New wiring loom
- 5spd Ford gearbox
- Quaffe LSD
- Coventry Classics sliding splines
- Fuel tank reconditioned
- 4 pot callipers and servo assistance
- Bespoke dashboard
- Uprated anti-roll bars
- Lifeline fire extinguisher
- New brake lines
- New fuel pipes
The Condition
- Smart dark blue paintwork in good condition for age of car
- Some minor points to note to the paintwork as shown
- Shallow dent to nearside rear wing as shown
- Webasto-style sunroof
- Le Mans bonnet with headlight cowls
- Minilite-style alloy wheels with polished rims
- Quality BF Goodrich tyres fitted
- Retrimmed cream and black interior in good order
- Cream bucket seats with matching door card trim
- Bespoke dashboard with cream classic-style Smiths dials and suede top
- Modern high-end stereo fitted
- Roll cage fitted
- Three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel
The Mechanics
- 2,498cc Triumph ‘PI’ fuel-injected engine
- 5spd Ford manual gearbox
- Uprated brakes and suspension as detailed above
- Dyno read out as shown for 169.5bhp
- Large history file of regular maintenance
- Few miles apparently covered since conversion completed
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BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it’s worth checking beforehand..
