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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