£20,720
1963 Triumph Spitfire Le Mans Recreation
Historics • UK • 18 May 2019
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£20,720
1963 Triumph Spitfire Le Mans Recreation
UK • 18 May 2019 • Lot 185
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a recreation of the 1966 Triumph GT6R Le Mans car, built on a 1963 Spitfire chassis. It features a 2.0 litre straight six engine, upgraded suspension, and a comprehensive history, including appearances at Le Mans Classic and signatures from racing legends.
Condition
8
The car is described as an extraordinary recreation with a fabulous specification, indicating high-quality workmanship and attention to detail. The inclusion of performance upgrades, well-maintained components, and documented history further suggest a well-preserved and cared-for vehicle. Its regular presence at events like the Le Mans Classic also implies a level of maintenance and presentation suitable for such showcases.
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39,380 miles
FC9061
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
ADU 5A
1963
Auction
£20,720
1963 Triumph Spitfire Le Mans Recreation
Historics • UK • 18 May 2019
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Triumph ran three racing Spitfires during the 1964 and 1965 Le Mans 24 Hours race, they considered entering a six-cylinder Spitfire for the 1966 event under the F.I.A.
Appendix J category after Porsche, in the same class, were found to be attaining 160mph.
The six-cylinder Spitfire was to be called the GT6R and was to run with either fuel injection or with triple carburettors.
The 175bhp was confidently expected to give an estimated top speed of 160mph, however, the 1966 proposed regulations meant that the car would have to run in the prototype category where it would certainly have been uncompetitive.
With this and financial strains upon Triumph, the competitions programme at Triumph was run down and the project was abandoned.
This extraordinary recreation of that Le Mans six-cylinder car was constructed on a 1963 Triumph Spitfire chassis, using all composite bodywork and including a fabulous specification.
Its registration number echoes the period competition Spitfires who wore...
Price Analysis vs Other Spitfire Mk Is
£4,132
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,733
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,040
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 3rd Jan 2020
Latest MOT mileage:
39,159 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Jan 2019, 39,159 miles
Passed
On 2nd Jan 2018, 37,887 miles
Passed
On 12th Sept 2016, 36,285 miles
Passed
On 18th Sept 2015, 34,648 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear drive shaft gaitor split
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Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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