TRIUMPH GT6 Mk3 1973 2 Litre 6 Cylinder

1973 Triumph GT6 Mk3 

2 Litre 6 Cylinder

Overview

• Magenta paintwork, full length Webasto folding sunroof, tinted glass and correct period Wolfrace slot mag wheels
• Late 73 model with simple and more reliable 4-speed non-overdrive gearbox and non-rotoflex driveshaft couplings
• 57k miles with a comprehensively researched and documented history showing over £9,000 spent on this GT’s upkeep since 1990 – of which £5,500 has been spent in the last 7 years
• Recent expenditure covers a comprehensive mechanical overhaul including many replaced and uprated parts plus a full refresh respray in 2011 undertaken only to freshen the photographically recorded full body-off restoration done in 2002 and get the GT ready for last years season
• A significant amount of time and money has been spent on the GT’s suspension to iron out the usual weaknesses, and as a result this car sits as it came from the factory… no splayed rear wheels and soft front springs here!
• The overall result of all of this work is a super condition, excellently tuned and very smooth driving GT6, a real gem
• MOT to 5 July 2013
• Taxed to end Oct 2012

 Features

• Webasto folding sunroof
• Wolfrace slot mag wheels with as new UniRoyal All Weather tyres
• Bell stainless steel sports exhaust system giving an absolutely fantastic exhaust note
• Fully rust-proofed – chassis, cavities and under-sealed
• Servo assisted brakes
• Chrome bullet mirrors
• Custom leather seats with body matching magenta trim and tailored floor mats
• Original handbook and sales brochure
• Fully documented, and researched history, properly filed and presented, showing detailed receipted spending on all the main cars areas (body, engine, transmission, electrics etc)
• Thousands spent to get the car to this standard

 Major Expenditure by Area

• Body

-          Restored in 2002 with many new panels including a complete bonnet rebuild (which is still in as new condition 

           and rare to find like this)

-          Further full cosmetic only respray in 2011

-          Fully rust proofed

-          Replacement Sundym windscreen

• Engine

-          Uprated reconditioned Stromburg carbs with bigger jets and needles

-          Uprated spin on oil filter conversion

-          Replaced engine mounts

-          New custom rocker cover

• Cooling

-          Uprated kevlar cooling hose set

-          Replaced radiator and thermostat

-          Replaced heater valve

• Exhaust

-          Uprated full stainless steel Bell sports exhaust system with custom sports extractor 3-2-1 tubular 

           manifold suitably heat wrapped

• Transmission

-          Replaced propshaft

-          Replaced  clutch

-          Replaced  gearbox tail housing bearing

-          Reconditioned differential

-          Reconditioned replacement rear half-shafts

-          Reconditioned rear UJ’s

-          Reconditioned gearbox

• Suspension and Bearings

-          Uprated bushing with full Blue polybush kit

-          Uprated sports fully adjustable Spax dampers

-          Replaced springs

-          Replaced rear leaf-spring 

-          Replaced front and rear wheel bearings

• Brakes and Tyres

-          Uprated Goodridge braided flexible hoses

-          Uprated grooved and dimpled front discs

-          Uprated front EBC “Greenstuff” front pads

-          Replaced rear brakes

-          As new five UniRoyal All Weather tyres

• Steering

-          Replaced front trunnions

-          Replaced steering swivels

-          Replaced track rod ends

-          Replaced front ball joints

• Electrics

-          Uprated Aldon lectronic ignition system conversion

-          Uprated Magnecor silicon competition spark leads (10 year guarantee)

-          Uprated Lucas Gold sports coil

-          Uprated halogen light conversion

-          Recent battery

-          Replaced wiper motor bushes

-          Reconditioned starter motor

• Interior

-          Replacement black leather with magenta piping seat covers

-          Various new trim pieces

-          Replacement dashboard top (requires fitting)

• Miscellaneous

-          Reconditioned pedal boxes

-          Additional bonnet locks

-          Additional footwell carpet overmats with GT6 logo

-          Spare set of keys

• Service

-          Regardless of yearly mileage or use, the GT has been fully serviced as expected covering all oils, filters, 

           grease points, plugs, tune-up and general lubrication

Negatives

• Some small splits (heavy duty tape repaired) to edge of the Webasto roof where it has been folded back over the years. Still fully watertight with no leaks
• Headlining shows some obvious age discolouring and some splitting
• The dashboard top is starting to split (heavy duty tape repaired). Second-hand replacement  included in the sale
• The under steering column rubber ignition key housing is missing
• Both rear interior panels have speakers (with no covers) fitted
• The drivers seat cushions are a little soft and squashed and the edge of one leather seat cover is starting to show some minor wear and discolouration
• Chrome front windscreen and rear hatch trim removed (my preference as I feel the car looks better without the trim). Original front windscreen trim included in the sale
• Chrome bumpers have some slight age pitting but nothing serious and still very presentable. Rear bumper has had a tow bar fitted at some point in the past and the small edge holes have been filled with black plastic grommets
• One front bumper plastic over-rider shows some splitting
• One lower front corner panel (housing the front indicator) is a fibreglass replacement
• Leather steering wheel trim is starting to age
• The paintwork shows the odd small paint chip and nick and a couple of the body panels also show the odd very minor dent. The under-bonnet bulkhead paint is a little tarnished and pitted around the brake and clutch fluid reservoirs (as always).  Non of these body faults are obvious, and represent nothing more than general wear and tear and in no way detract from the overall quality of this GT

Finally.....

The GT as been in my care since October 2008 and regretfully now being sold due to an imminent long term work related European relocation and loss of UK garaging (gutted!).

Viewing is by appointment in Lytham St.Annes, Lancashire. Please contact me (Patrick) on 07803 086991 to arrange things or ask for details of anything I may have missed. I am more than happy for any independent inspection to be undertaken (at your cost).

The car is in excellent condition for age but is not concours and is not being sold as such. There will be minor faults and defects I have missed in describing the car (not on purpose) as I am an enthusiast and not an expert.

To state the obvious, please remember that this is still a near 40 year old true sports car. No ABS. No electronic management systems. No soundproofing. No mod cons. If you want a car that behaves like a Ford Focus, buy a Ford Focus. This is an enthusiast’s vehicle and will need to be looked after as one. The GT has only covered 57k miles in those 40 years so please do not expect to put 000’s of miles on the car without issue. That said, if properly maintained and cared for there is no reason for the GT to give any problems but ultimately this is a private sale, with the GT sold as seen and with no warranty given or implied.

Also, because of this move, I am going to sell my other cars – a rare-to-find unmolested excellent 1983 TVR Tasmin 2.8i V6 5-speed Convertible, a visually stunning 1989 BMW 635CSi Highline Auto, a performance enhanced 2004 Mazda MX5 1.8S Euphonic 5-speed and a very high spec 2008 Audi A3 2.0TDi S-Line Sportback 6-speed. Please see my other items or if not yet listed and you are interested, please contact me directly for further information.

Many thanks for looking!