1971 Triumph GT6 Mk3

Highlights

• Comprehensively restored by the current owner
• Rebuilt engine, resprayed body, repadded seats
• Retained period cabin details and dashboard
• Extensive paperwork following restoration
• Voluntary MOT to April 2027

The Appeal

The GT6 is one of the most soulful and stylish cars ever to bear the Triumph badge. Manufactured for just seven years, its third and final iteration arrived in late 1970, designed to mirror changes to the contemporaneous Spitfire Mk IV.

This particular GT6 Mk3 is 55 years old, and age had caught up with it a few years ago when its current owner acquired it as a project. Since then, this car has been comprehensively restored from its sills to its paintwork. Attention naturally focused on fully rebuilding the engine, which is described as working well in tandem with the four-speed manual gearbox with its switch-operated overdrive. New bushes and rear leaf springs have been installed where required, and there is a twin exhaust above the original bumper-mounted Triumph badge.

The comprehensive programme of refurbishments goes far beyond mechanical elements. The bodywork has been resprayed in a fetching powder blue shade, the seats were repadded (reusing the original vinyl covers), and new black carpets were installed to complement a replacement headlining. The latter surrounds a period Webasto sunroof which still operates as intended. Other retained period details include a drilled Triumph steering wheel and flying-plughole BL pedals, GT6 rear badging and original Smiths dials within a full-width walnut dashboard.

Although there is little paperwork from before this car’s 2022 reinvention, it will be sold with extensive invoices for parts and upgrades over the last four years. A future owner may want to address pitting across the exterior chromework and imperfections in the paintwork, but this is a comprehensively modernised classic which makes the most of the GT6’s chassis and road manners.

Key information

• Mileage: 56,972 (indicated)
• Country of registration: UK
• Technical inspection status: MOT until 28th of April 2027 with minor advisories for wheel bearings and brake discs
• Technical specs: 1996cc inline-six petrol engine, four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
• Paperwork: Almost 40 pages of post-2022 restoration receipts and paperwork stretching from air filters to exhaust manifolds

The Detail

• Original engine plaques retained under the bonnet
• Engine rebuilt
• Michelin tyres on all four (replacement) Minilite-style alloy wheels
• Seven-gauge dash includes Smiths oil and voltage dials
• Exterior fully repainted by current owner
• Period stickers from supplying dealership retained
• 2022 restoration has been recorded in invoices
• Unrestricted access to engine bay due to unusual bonnet design
• LED headlights

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