£6,470
1971 Triumph GT6 Mk3
United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Triumph GT6 Mk3 underwent a full restoration in 2005 and has been driven sparingly since. Recent maintenance and a valuation certificate suggest it is in good condition, although a compression test reveals some cylinder variation and minor blemishes are present.
Condition
7
The car was fully restored in 2005 and has only covered 4,000 miles since. Recent maintenance includes new front road springs (2017), a new brake master cylinder (2018), a new fuel pump (2019), and an overhaul of the carbs (2020). Compression test results from 2018 indicate generally good cylinder health, although there's some variation. A valuation certificate from the same period declared most aspects of the car to be in A1+ condition. It is described as still looking smart today, with just a few minor blemishes here and there.
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Manual
Transmission:
KE37690
Chassis No:
Odometer:
4,000 miles
GPL704K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1971 Triumph GT6 Mk3 Fully restored in 2005 and only 4,000 miles since Dubbed ‘the poor man’s E-Type’ when it first came out in 1966, the GT6 was styled by Giovanni Michelotti in response to a brief from Triumph to make a GT version of the Spitfire.
Much more than a Spitfire with a hard top, it had the same 2-litre six-cylinder engine as fitted to the Triumph Vitesse.
With 105bhp on tap, it could sprint to 60mph in 10 seconds and topped out at 112mph – figures that comfortably trounced the rival MGB.
The first cars had the same wayward swing-axle rear suspension as the Spitfire and the Herald but this was ditched in the Mk2 versions of 1968 for a more conventional reversed lower wishbones set up.
The Mk3 came out in 1970 with a host of detail improvements which mainly improved crash safety and handling.
This GT6 Mk3 was first registered in August 1971.
Notes and photos on file show that the car was treated to a ground-up restoration in 2005 by ARG Classic Cars of Bedfordshire whi...
Points of note
£1,480
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,758
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,992
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 27 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
96,651 miles
Registration Date
1971-08-24
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 28 2023 with 96,651 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Around Gearbox And Bell Housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Front Body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Oct 10 2017 with 95,965 miles
Passed
On Oct 10 2016 with 95,811 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Sep 25 2015 with 95,779 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Failed
On Sep 23 2015 with 95,779 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Passed
On Jun 06 2014 with 95,541 miles
Failed
On May 30 2014 with 95,536 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jun 12 2013 with 95,146 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On May 23 2012 with 94,710 miles
Failed
On May 23 2012 with 94,701 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Oct 01 2008 with 94,321 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Failed
On Sep 26 2008 with 94,303 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Failed
On Sep 03 2008 with 94,286 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Jul 05 2007 with 94,089 miles
Failed
On Apr 25 2007 with 94,001 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 7 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
User Entered:
- wear in nearside lower trunnion
- o/s drive shaft joint split
- (Dangerous) n/s/r brake binding
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