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1970 Triumph GT6 'Special

United Kingdom • 16 Feb 2022

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1970 Triumph GT6 'Special' is an unfinished project car offered at no reserve. It includes spare parts and has been partially restored, presenting an opportunity for completion by a new owner. However, it will require significant work to bring it to a finished state.

Condition

3

The car is listed as a 'special' project for completion, indicating it is unfinished and requires restoration. It comes with spare parts, suggesting missing or damaged components. This implies significant reconditioning is needed, placing it in the lower spectrum of condition ratings.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

KC777890

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

CYK 858H

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

To counter the Austin-Healey Sprite budget sports from their then arch rivals BMC, Triumph rushed out the Spitfire, which was an open 2-seater version of the Herald saloon, employing the same 1147cc engine, chassis and swing-axle rear suspension.

Styled by Michelotti, Spitfire Mk’s I to V were made 1962 to 1980.

Pitched against the MGB GT, a 1998cc 6-cylinder Vitesse engined Spitfire with fixed head fastback coupe body, the GT6 MkI, was offered 1966-1968 .

The 1968-1970 GT6 MkII had improved rear suspension and higher MkIII Spitfire bumpers, whilst the improved 1970-1973 GT6 MkIII with Spitfire MkIV styling ended the line.

Once considered the ‘poor man’s E-Type Jaguar’, this gutsy Triumph GT is now very much sought after by collectors with values on the rise as a consequence.

First registered in February of 1970, ‘CYK 858H’ has been In current ownership since 2008.

This particular example has been subject to the beginnings of restoration and conversion to a roadster special.

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