TRIUMPH GT6

1973 Triumph GT6 MkIII in Damson Red with Ambla Black interior, Manual Overdrive. The Triumph GT6 production ran from 1966 to 1973. In early 1963 Giovanni Michelotti was commissioned by Standard-Triumph to design a GT version of their recently introduced Spitfire 4, also designed by Michelotti. An unmodified Spitfire 4 was delivered to Michelotti's design studios in Italy and late in 1963 the prototype Spitfire GT4 was returned to England for evaluation. The styling of the vehicle was a success but the extra weight of the GT bodyshell resulted in extremely poor performance from the Spitfire's 1,147 cc power unit, and plans for producing the Spitfire GT4 were shelved. To overcome the lack of performance inherent in the heavier body style the Spitfire's 4-cylinder engine was replaced with the more powerful 1998 cc 6-cylinder engine from the Triumph Vitesse. The car was further developed and refined and eventually launched as the Triumph GT6. The Mark 3 Triumph GT6 was the last of the derivatives. Around 13,000 cars were produced until December 1973.
This GT6 was restored in 2007 including engine and gearbox still presenting well today with the restoration standing the test of time. There is a history file including invoices, mots and around 100 photos of the restoration. On the road, these GT6s are so smooth and easy, belying their 50 years and are very useable keeping up with modern traffic, so upon test drive this Gt6 was a real joy to drive. Firing into life the strong engine mated to a smooth manual overdrive gearbox and is a real head turner. This is a car you’d be proud to own and would look great on a showground in the upcoming summer months. Now MOT and tax exempt. Absolutely any inspection welcome. Please call us for any more information. All major debit cards accepted. UK mainland delivery included. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @morseclassics