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1969 Triumph GT6 Mk2 In current ownership for over fifty years

United Kingdom • 24 Jul 2024

Vehicle Details

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This 1969 Triumph GT6 Mk2 has been under the same ownership for over 50 years and has only had two owners in total, with 98,000 miles. It comes with a comprehensive history file, has been professionally maintained, and retains much of its original features. Recent maintenance includes a full service, brake work, and fuel line replacement.

Condition

6

While the car has been well-maintained and retains originality, it shows signs of use consistent with its age and mileage. Recent maintenance addresses some wear, but it's not in perfect, 'like-new' condition. The description notes it as a 'well-used example'.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

KC52273

Odometer:

98,400 miles

Reg Number:

XPD 376G

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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

Styled by Michelotti, the Spitfire MkI to V was made from 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.

Chassis ‘KC52273’ was manufactured in 1969 and was supplied new through T.

Hawkins & Sons of Epsom to its first owner, a resident of Epsom, being first registered on the 1 st of March that y...