Highlights

Well presented older restoration
Recent aesthetic overhaul
Backed by a solid, thorough history file

The Appeal

Triumph, the legendary British automaker dominated the industry in the 1970s with their offerings providing a great all round performance package without the astronomical price tag of a prestige brand. Often referred to as the “baby E-Type” the Triumph GT6 was perhaps one of their most significant models of the era. Based on the marque’s well established Spitfire platform, with a six cylinder engine residing at the front, charming Michelotti exterior styling and lightweight construction, it was so quintessentially Triumph and a wonderful example of the British sports car industry in its heyday.

This 1973 MK3 GT6 is a wonderful illustration of the revered model. Comprehensively restored in the 1990s and well preserved ever since, it stands today certainly as one of the finer examples available on the market today and presents buyers with a wonderful alternative to the bigger and more pricey TR4 and Stag alternatives, without compromising on that characteristic Triumph performance and desirability.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 01/03/1973
Originally supplied through P.J. Evans LTD of Birmingham
Accompanied by a British Motor Heritage certificate detailing original factory specifications and build details
Accompanied by an extensive history file with several invoices for servicing and work undertaken to maintain and preserve the car right into 2023
A comprehensive restoration process was undertaken on the car circa 1992 by Chapmans Refinishers at a cost of around £3000
Invoice is present for aforementioned restoration process
Accompanied by Triumph GT6 MK3 owners manual
Both tax and MOT exempt due to the car’s age and historic status
Despite being MOT exempt, the car has been subject to a recent test and now holds an advisory free MOT until November 2023
V5 registration document present with the vehicle

The Interior

Well preserved, high quality interior space
Upholstered with clean black vinyl throughout
Two neat and clean black seats reside in the front, in exceptionally clean form, notably limited in signs of wear or age
Good quality, well fitting contrasting white headliner which houses a manually openable sunroof
Sunroof unlatches and opens with ease
Pop out rear windows
Spacious carpeted rear boot area courtesy of the sloping GT design, standing today in good clean order
Black vinyl door panelling with subtle chrome embellishments and door furniture
Well presented black dash panel, with only one minor area of marking to be seen situated towards the passenger side section of the panel
Wood finish dash insert, in good overall shape
Interior switchgear and controls all present smartly and are understood to be in working order
Upgraded radio head unit with Blaupunkt speakers residing in the glovebox

The Exterior

Gorgeous Michelotti sloping exterior styling
Later, facelifted MK3 example
Finished from the factory in French Blue
Stripped down and repainted in Triumph Sapphire Blue as part of the restoration undertaken on the car in 1992
The car was subject to a light refurbishment in early 2023, with any corrosion being cut out from the rear wings, inner sills and inner wheel arches and before being replaced with newly fabricated panels and repainted
The GT6 stands today in honest presentable form, with minor signs of age related marking and a gentle patina in places
Small area of denting on the driver’s side door, however this does not appear to have broken through the paint
High quality chrome trim used throughout
Panel gaps appear straight and consistent across the car
Glass work is of a good standard, although there is some delamination to the front windscreen
Exterior trim and badging are in great shape
Four excellent 13” steel wheels reside at ground level with lovely chrome decorative trim
A wonderful, honest, well presented GT6, that would be more than at home on display at a show or for more regular daily use

The Mechanics

Powered by a solid two litre straight six engine
The ignition key sticks however it always starts
A solid performer, often referred to as the baby E-Type
Presented in great overall mechanical order with a clean engine and engine bay
Fitted with new front shock absorbers in 2021
Rear suspension was then refurbished and re set to a softer setting in 2023
Corrosion cut out of the sills and inner arches in 2023, with newly fabricated replacements being installed
Underside appears clean and solid having been undersealed and treated in January 2023
Turns over quickly and easily, before settling into a suitable idle
A wonderful driving experience is provided from the GT6, with good crisp gear changes and quality power delivery

Summary

Classic British sports cars are a hot commodity in the current market, values of the bigger Triumph Stags and TR4s seem to have reached an incredibly high level, and whilst the GT6 is certainly on a similar upward trend, the model currently presents as an excellent value way into the world of British sports car ownership.

This 1973 MK3 GT6 is an excellent example of the Triumph legend, smartly presented throughout, with a straight six residing in the front, and a Michelotti styled GT body, it doesn’t sacrifice in the way of aesthetics or performance and will surely bring a smile to its next loving owner’s face for many years to come.

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