1966 Triumph Vitesse Convertible with overdrive

Highlights

• Comprehensively restored from the chassis up over the last five years
• Original factory convertible
• Only one former registered keeper
• Advisory-free MOT valid until July 2027
• Fully working overdrive in 3rd and 4th gears

The Appeal

Styled by Giovanni Michelotti, the Vitesse felt as modern and futuristic as it did fiercely traditional. These agile, willing little roadsters boasts a separate chassis - eliminating the common cowl shake - and a rock solid engine, not to mention a full four-seater cabin unlike many of its contemporaries.

This handsome 1966 example has undergone a thorough restoration and is finished in Valencia Blue, which suits those iconic Michelotti lines down to the ground. From top to bottom, it's a remarkable looker, while vendor describes the inline six as silky smooth, delivering a fabulous engine note. Extensive mechanical and cosmetic renewal underpins the work carried out, and the vendor reports that it's a fine runner - only proven further by its long, advisory-free MOT.
It's not often we come across a Vitesse at C&C, let alone in this superb, comprehensively restored guise. We expect it'll garner plenty of well-deserved attention at auction.

Key Information

• Mileage: 86,738 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until July 2027, advisory-free
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive

The Detail

• Fully restored from the chassis up over the last five years
• Resprayed in 2PK Valencia Blue high gloss
• Paintwork is beautifully kept with a strong two-tone livery
• Original bumpers with some age-related patina noted on the front
• All other chromework reported to be in very good condition
• New hood and tonneau cover fitted
• Dashboard and door cappings have been beautifully Areveneered
• Lovely upgraded leather seats with removable headrests
• The vendor notes that the carpets, door cards, rear seat, and boot are all in very good condition
• Spoke wheels have been sandblasted and powder-coated with central spinners, and look fabulous
• Matching Firestone Multihawk 2 tyres fitted all round, including the spare
• Unleaded cylinder head fitted
• New coil, HT leads, spark plugs, and distributor
• Dynamo replaced with a new alternator
• New clutch fitted
• New brakes front and rear
• Reconditioned suspension with new shock absorbers
• New front floor pans fitted
• The vendor states the chassis is in very good condition, supported by the advisory-free MOT
• Engine bay is very handsomely presented and has been detailed

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