The triumph gt6 has a lot going for it, and for now its. 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. It is located in different locations depending on when your car was built. 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. Let me start by thanking barn finds reader george g. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. 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. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique car parts, used trucks, used atvs, and other commercial vehicles for sale. Triumph gt6, triumph sports, triumph spitfire, british sports cars, classic. Should i steer him toward an austin healey 3000 instead. See more ideas about triumph, triumph spitfire, triumph cars. How the tr6 can work for a tall person squarespace. The triumph gt6 is one of our favourite cars here at classic cars for sale because it offers so much for so little. 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.
Mg, triumph, austinhealey, jaguar, morgan, all welcome. And i almost roll backwards into the car behind me. The gt6 is as close behind the opel here as the opel was behind the gt6 from a standing start. What i really need is to get some more practice with my welder. In which i singlehandedly get the door back on, and show how it fits. Vintage exterior parts for triumph gt6 for sale ebay. 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 has a lot going for it, and for now its temptingly. This 1970 triumph gt6 was purchased new by the current owner at the auto show in seekonk, massachusetts.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Then made a patch for the wheel well similar to what i made on the passenger side. This rare coupe comes with its original book pack including the passport to service booklet. Check back soon for complete catalogue description.
Triumph spitfire and gt6 models discussed by year and. But the use of gears and engine speeds for this test is different. Triumph fixed the issue with the gt6 mk ii marketed. Ive started to build back some of the rotten areas. The commission number is your cars vin number and is the best way to tell your cars age. It is one of the few sports cars which has seat adjustment enough for a really tall driver. Only got a little bit of time with the car on monday. 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. 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. 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. Ive removed the sill and the lower portion of the outer b post. Its much easier to do when there is actually structure there to start with.
Triumph spitfire british sports cars car and driver sexy cars sport cars motor car cars and motorcycles luxury cars vintage. Most of the car has been derived from the triumph herald, including the separate chassis, fourcylinder pushrod o. I actually have the seat forward about 2 inches and the stock steering wheel. John vannorman proves somebody 65 can get in a triumph gt6. The triumph gt6 is a sweeping, seductive fastback with a. In the end, i salvaged the rear section of the pan from the original and tacked it back in place. Weve always liked that these were given 6cylinder power. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Mgb gt v triumph gt6 page 1 classic cars and yesterday. Triumph gt6s for sale used cars and vehicles on oodle. The new body was a sleek fastback design with an opening rear hatch, earning the gt6 the nickname of poor mans etype. Kastnerbrophy only campaigned this particular triumph gt6 for the 1972 season, and don devendorf was the team hotshoe. 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.
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. Paint is showing age but can still pass off for a driver quality car. Gt6 models and options click on the headlines for more indepth information about the specific models. Coventrys baby gt james page examines triumph s gt6 and discovers that its a fantastic car. At 6 4 i do not fit into a tr6 and need a solution other than leg surgery. Hed driven a triumph spitfire to his first scca national title in 1969. Miller treasured his gt6 to such an extent that he took extraordinary care of it from day one. In terms of comfort being tall may be an issue with the mki and ii. 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. Get the best deals on vintage exterior parts for triumph gt6 when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. 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.
Triumph model cars gt6, spitfire, herald, vitesse by. 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. To be offered at auction without reserve at rm sothebys the elkhart collection event, 1 2 may 2020. See more ideas about triumph spitfire, triumph motor and british sports cars. Im 64 and have had a daytona 675, it was really great as a sport bike for tall riders. 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. Search our product listing of over 16,000 triumph part numbers. I also ride a speed triple 1050 on the street, and its pretty good for tall r. At classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of triumph gloria gt6s for sale. Mechanics are in working order engine runs smooth and transmission. Triumph gt6 restoration parts and accessories moss motors. Order your triumph spitfire dash mounted switches and controls mkiv and 1500 right hand dash drivers section. Triumph spitfire dash mounted switches and controls mkiv. When i started to do my prepurchase research on the triumph tr6.
When i bought the car from him, the odometer was at 44,600 miles. Start typing a part description or search term and we will attempt to show you matching products. Gt6 diff max strength drivetrain sideways technologies. Suite a,10th floor, maple house, high street, potters bar, herts, en6 5bs. Under hard cornering the car could break away suddenly, scaring drivers out of their wits. 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. As the brilliant triumph gt6 reaches its halfcentury, james page. It was really a 2seater, but a small extra rear seat could be ordered, large enough for small children. Driving old british sports cars on a regular, almost daily, basis is much the same as driving an old chevy. The body tube has two cross beams in the floor spaning between the tunnel and the sill. And the most amazing thing is that, just 50 years ago, new drivers would learn to drive on cars. Bryan orr goads me into driving his triumph spitfire youtube. It has been maintained in good driving condition and the previous owner spent a lot of time and money on the car. I raced a gsxr600, but always wished i could afford to race the 675 instead.
What triumph models are good for people over 6 feet tall. The new car was introduced in 1966 and called the triumph gt6. Why the stylish gt6 is a bargain alternative to jaguars icon. No matter their age, old cars that are driven regularly wi hemmings. For drivers and fans of little british cars of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream triumph gloria gt6. I spent about 6 hours fussing with the fit of the floor pan. This 1973 triumph gt6 is an older restoration that was parked in a garage back in 2008. Club triumph is run entirely by its members for its members and does not have paid employees. The gt6 is a very cool british coupe and a rarer find than a spitfire roadster. Buy triumph gt6 parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration. I know this is subjective and has a lot to do with the driver and how hard they are on the shifter.
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