Vehicle Description
In early 1963, Standard-Triumph commissioned Giovanni Michelotti
(notable for designing many models including several for Ferrari &
Maserati) to design a GT version of the new Spitfire line. The
fastback design, although aesthetically pleasing, was too heavy for
the 1147cc 4 cylinder output and the model was shelved. However,
the prototype was adopted by the Triumph racing program and its
aerodynamics resulted in great success (1st in class at 24-hour
Lemans). After re-evaluation the GT6 was born with the Michelotti
designed body and the more powerful 6-cylinder Triumph Vitesse
engine with a marketing campaign to talk about the racing
success.
The 1972 Triumph GT6 MK3 offered here is an outstanding in
everyway. This car was passionately owned and was selectively
restored and highly detailed to compete in the Triumph National
Convention 2017 where it was judged in stock class and earned gold
status. The engine compartment and the underside were left un
restored and preserved to show off its outstanding original
structure. All the work was done by Triumph rescue and this car is
considered one of the top 5 GT6's in the world. The car is restored
to its original color combination of Sapphire Blue over Black
interior. Factory fitted equipment included: Heater, dual circuit
brakes, laminated windscreen, inertia rear seat belts, 155 tubeless
tyres, and a miles per hour speedometer. The car was built on June
29 1972 and was shipped from Liverpool England aboard the vessel
"Atlantic Cinderella"
Today at 56925 original miles, this car remains in awesome
condition mechanically and cosmetically. The motor runs strong in
all gears, suspension is tight, the car demonstrates great handling
capabilities and the overdrive engages flawlessly. In short, it is
a complete blast to drive.
The car comes fully documented with the British Motor Industry
Heritage Trust Certificate, the original Owners Handbook, the
Vintage Triumph Register 2017 National Convention Gold Award, a
hand written memoir "My First Rodeo" giving the back story of the
previous owners journey on how the car was found, why and how he
selected the areas of the car to restore and areas left untouched,
and recounts of the national completion, judging sheets, a mountain
of receipts nearly (50,000 dollars worth) of the restoration
process, manuals, articles etc.
The Triumph GT6's have recently fallen in favor with vintage
performance enthusiasts. Their classic GT styling is timeless, and
while British sports cars are usually of the open-air variety, the
GT6's design and performance fiercely competes with any car in its
class that all of Europe had to offer. They are high on the
collectability scale and are poised to increase in value. This car
offers no disappointments.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
