Under hard cornering the car could break away suddenly, scaring drivers out of their wits. Bryan orr goads me into driving his triumph spitfire youtube. For drivers and fans of little british cars of the 50s, 60s and 70s. The gt6 was originally purchased as a daily driver. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Its much easier to do when there is actually structure there to start with. Kastnerbrophy only campaigned this particular triumph gt6 for the 1972 season, and don devendorf was the team hotshoe. It is one of the few sports cars which has seat adjustment enough for a really tall driver. In terms of comfort being tall may be an issue with the mki and ii.
The gt6 is a very cool british coupe and a rarer find than a spitfire roadster. Most of the car has been derived from the triumph herald, including the separate chassis, fourcylinder pushrod o. Why the stylish gt6 is a bargain alternative to jaguars icon. The car was used as a summer driver for the first several years of the sellers ownership, before being put in to storage for about 15 years. Despite the low roof and tight fit, even a 6fttall driver is reason ably comfortable once installed in the well shaped bucket seats, though opinions were sharply divided about the quality of the firm ride.
When i asked him his original intentions when he bought his triumph, he replied. Paint is showing age but can still pass off for a driver quality car. See more ideas about triumph spitfire, triumph motor and british sports cars. Purchased when new by the vendor in august 1974 and retained by the family ever since. Hed driven a triumph spitfire to his first scca national title in 1969. Triumph spitfire dash mounted switches and controls mkiv. Vintage exterior parts for triumph gt6 for sale ebay. In the end, i salvaged the rear section of the pan from the original and tacked it back in place. I know this is subjective and has a lot to do with the driver and how hard they are on the shifter. Triumph spitfire and gt6 models discussed by year and. See more ideas about triumph, triumph spitfire, triumph cars. Triumph model cars gt6, spitfire, herald, vitesse by. Mgb gt v triumph gt6 page 1 classic cars and yesterday. There are several other issues in this series triumph tr2, triumph herald, citroen ds19, peugeot 404, chrvrolet pickup, lancia aurelia gt mib blisterpack eur 27.
Gt6 diff max strength drivetrain sideways technologies. The problem with that in a gt6 is the floor pan and seat mounting points are below the height of the frame rails and they have to be or the drivers head will be above the windshield. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Because although the triumph gt6 was an enigma when it was introduced and remains one today for most enthusiasts, for those in the know and short enough. I also ride a speed triple 1050 on the street, and its pretty good for tall r. Hey all, so i have been in love with spitfires and the tr6 family since o first saw them, but i really have always longed for a triumph gt6, but there is an issue. Order your triumph spitfire dash mounted switches and controls mkiv and 1500 right hand dash drivers section.
The new car was introduced in 1966 and called the triumph gt6. This rare coupe comes with its original book pack including the passport to service booklet. Mg, triumph, austinhealey, jaguar, morgan, all welcome. No matter their age, old cars that are driven regularly wi hemmings. Triumph gt6, triumph sports, triumph spitfire, british sports cars, classic. Club triumph is run entirely by its members for its members and does not have paid employees. While the triumph engineers had revised and modified nearly every major component on the gt6, the swing axle system remained identical to that of the herald, and now being forced to cope with the extra power and weight of the sixcylinder engine the car had a tendency to break away if the driver lifted off the power midcorner. This 1970 triumph gt6 was purchased new by the current owner at the auto show in seekonk, massachusetts.
The new body was a sleek fastback design with an opening rear hatch, earning the gt6 the nickname of poor mans etype. John vannorman proves somebody 65 can get in a triumph gt6. Triumph gt6s for sale used cars and vehicles on oodle. With low parts prices, strong spares availability and the cars meccanolike construction, even the tattiest gt6 can be revived as long as youve got the patience. Check back soon for complete catalogue description. Gt6 models and options click on the headlines for more indepth information about the specific models. What i really need is to get some more practice with my welder. At classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of triumph gloria gt6s for sale. Im thinking that if the seat rails were modified to let the driver s seat go further back and a small portion of the lr wheelwell was cut out and then sealed flat to allow the seat to go back another 2 inches i.
The triumph gt6 is one of our favourite cars here at classic cars for sale because it offers so much for so little. Coventrys baby gt james page examines triumph s gt6 and discovers that its a fantastic car. Triumph fixed the issue with the gt6 mk ii marketed. Mechanics are in working order engine runs smooth and transmission. The commission number is your cars vin number and is the best way to tell your cars age. The triumph gt6 is a sweeping, seductive fastback with a. Ive started to build back some of the rotten areas. I raced a gsxr600, but always wished i could afford to race the 675 instead. But the use of gears and engine speeds for this test is different. Miller treasured his gt6 to such an extent that he took extraordinary care of it from day one. The triumph gt6 has a lot going for it, and for now its temptingly. It has been maintained in good driving condition and the previous owner spent a lot of time and money on the car. The gt6 has a small cabin, think midget, im only 5 4 and i had a mk3 gt6 that had the 2 higher windscreen but i think that didnt allow for the slope, taller people do driver them.
Let me start by thanking barn finds reader george g. This 1973 triumph gt6 is an older restoration that was parked in a garage back in 2008. It is located in different locations depending on when your car was built. Often described as the poor mans etype, triumphs handsome gt6 is so much more than just a hardtop spitfire often described as the poor mans etype. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream triumph gloria gt6. And the most amazing thing is that, just 50 years ago, new drivers would learn to drive on cars. Should i steer him toward an austin healey 3000 instead. Triumph spitfire british sports cars car and driver sexy cars sport cars motor car cars and motorcycles luxury cars vintage. Only got a little bit of time with the car on monday. Search our product listing of over 16,000 triumph part numbers.
In which i singlehandedly get the door back on, and show how it fits. Buy triumph gt6 parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration. However this is a fair amount of power upgrade and i myself feel it would be nice to keep it stock if possible from a time, cost, and headache perspectives. Were discussing a rather small vehicle in the triumph gt6 which, although is made slightly more accommodating in the mkiii, isnt perfect for those on the taller side. Im thinking that if the seat rails were modified to let the drivers seat go further back and a small portion of the lr wheelwell was cut out and then sealed flat to allow the seat to go back another 2 inches i may be able to play. What triumph models are good for people over 6 feet tall. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique car parts, used trucks, used atvs, and other commercial vehicles for sale. Driving old british sports cars on a regular, almost daily, basis is much the same as driving an old chevy. Ive removed the sill and the lower portion of the outer b post. The triumph gt6 has a lot going for it, and for now its. When i bought the car from him, the odometer was at 44,600 miles. When the gt6 was developed from the original triumph spitfire the front disc brakes were uprated to take the extra power and weight, from girling type 14 to type 16 with larger discs, and the rear drums from 7 to 8 diameter. When i started to do my prepurchase research on the triumph tr6. Weve always liked that these were given 6cylinder power.
The triumph gt6 is a sweeping, seductive fastback with a big six with an inlinesix up front and fastback roof up top, the gt6 was beautiful grand touring on a budget. Suite a,10th floor, maple house, high street, potters bar, herts, en6 5bs. Just prior to being taken out of service, the owner had a significant amount of mechanical work performed on the car, so hopefully, it wont take too much time or effort to return this british classic to the road once again. Then made a patch for the wheel well similar to what i made on the passenger side. Triumph gt6 restoration parts and accessories moss motors.
Start typing a part description or search term and we will attempt to show you matching products. As the brilliant triumph gt6 reaches its halfcentury, james page. Get the best deals on vintage exterior parts for triumph gt6 when you shop the largest online selection at. I actually have the seat forward about 2 inches and the stock steering wheel. And i almost roll backwards into the car behind me. It was really a 2seater, but a small extra rear seat could be ordered, large enough for small children.
To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Ventilation is poor and wind noise high at speed but though mechanically fairly quiet, the gt6 doesnt sound much like a sports car. The gt6 is as close behind the opel here as the opel was behind the gt6 from a standing start. To be offered at auction without reserve at rm sothebys the elkhart collection event, 1 2 may 2020. The body tube has two cross beams in the floor spaning between the tunnel and the sill. Im 64 and have had a daytona 675, it was really great as a sport bike for tall riders. How the tr6 can work for a tall person squarespace. At 6 4 i do not fit into a tr6 and need a solution other than leg surgery. I spent about 6 hours fussing with the fit of the floor pan.
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