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1974 Triumph GT6 MkIII
Highlights
- Over £20,000 spent on recent restoration
- Work covered mechanicals and respray
- Factory correct, stand-out Magenta
- Desirable MkIII with revised rear suspension
- Optional factory overdrive fitted
The Appeal
Triumph’s GT6 battled with the MGB GT for the title of ‘mini E-Type.’ The Coventry car arguably had the edge thanks to its smooth 2L straight six.
This stylish Magenta ‘74 GT6 is one of the desirable MkIII cars with the much-improved rear suspension. It is also factory-fitted with optional overdrive. Recent investment includes over £20,000 across the mechanicals and bodywork, including a full respray in the original factory colour. It remains in great condition inside and out.
With a recent service plus change of fluids for the gearbox and rear axle, this enthusiast-owned GT6 is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 15th March 1974
- 11 registered keepers
- Current keeper since September 2021
- VIN number KE240900
- BMIHT certificate showing car built in August 1973 and despatched February 1974
- Several pages of handwritten notes documenting restoration costing over £15,000
- Additional invoice dated January 2019 for respray costing £6,658
- Extensive history file to view in photographs
- Old MOTs to verify the mileage
- Old show passes indicate enthusiast ownership
- Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Last MOT expired 21st September 2023 with no advisories
- 95,536 miles on MOT test and now showing 97,711 miles
The Condition
- Resprayed in 2019 in original Magenta with few signs of use across paint
- Bodywork in good order with solid arches, sills and panel edges
- Minilite-style alloys in good condition with polished finish
- Quality Michelin tyres in good condition with plenty of tread
- Underside presents very well with evidence of protective undersealing
- Well-kept black interior is factory-correct and presents well
- Veneers, switches and dials all in good order
- Fitted with a modern Pioneer stereo with an electric aerial
- New clutch fitted during last service
The Mechanics
- 1,998cc 95bhp straight six ‘Vitesse’ engine
- 4spd manual gearbox with optional overdrive
- Recent service and gearbox/axle fluids replaced
- Extensive history file shown in photographs
- Over £15,000 expended across mechanicals as shown in photos
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT
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