Triumph GT6 Mk III
Overview
| Produced: |
1970-1973, 13042 produced. |
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| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors, 2+2 seats |
Triumph updated its Spitfire / GT6 range again in
Other changes included a new optional overdrive arrangement and servo powered brakes. Rear suspension moved back to a simple swing-spring set-up which it shared with the new Spitfire model. Unfortunately the GT6 was dropped from the Triumph range in
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998cc | S6 OHV | Standard/Triumph S6 OHV | 74.7mm x 76mm | 9.25 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Transverse leaf spring |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 mph | 10.1 s |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
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| Article |
Group Test - British touring cars |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2012 | |||
| Group Test - British touring cars - Four classic British GTs are six-cylinder cliffhanger. PC's drivers pick their favourites. Scimitar SE4, Ford Capri, MGC GT, Triumph GT6. | ||||
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Hot tin rods |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2010 | |||
| Hot tin rods - Junior GT's from MG and Triumph offer Sixties glamour at surprisingly low prices/ Don you Ray-Bans and take a fresh look a the 'B GT and GT 6 | ||||
| Article |
Group Test - Cover versions |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2010 | |||
| Group Test - Cover versions - MGA 1600 MKII Coupe v Sunbeam Alpine GT v Triumph GT6 MKIII - your favourite all-weather sports classics road-tested. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide 1966-73 Triumph GT6 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2009 | |||
| Buying Guide 1966-73 Triumph GT6- Triumph's GT6 offers upmarket style for a mass-market price and running costs - if you buy a good one. Here's how. | ||||
| Article |
Clash of the icons - MGB GT vs Triumph GT6 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2007 | |||
| Clash of the icons - MGB GT vs Triumph GT6 - Flat caps, tweed jackets and balmy evenings at an old English pub...the tired old cliches associated with the MGB GT and Triumph GT6. It's time for some fresh thinking. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Triumph GT6 (1966-1973) |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2003 | |||
| Buyer's Guide The Poor Man’s E-Type - Triumph GT6: 1966-1973 - Triumph’s mini-GT can be a rich supply of classic fun, if you buy carefully. Richard Dredge shows you how. | ||||
| Article |
Dual Circuit |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2002 | |||
| Dual Circuit - Classic racing is the new rock 'n' roll, but if you'd really like to play, you've got to know what sort of car you want. Danny Hopkins and Dale Drinnon prepare two very different racers, a dual-purpose GT6 and a racing MGA. | ||||
| Article |
The red baron |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2002 | |||
| The Red Baron - Posh blokes' classics watch out, Danny's got a GT6 and someone else has prepared it. | ||||
| Article |
Swinging sixes |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2001 | |||
| Swinging Sixes - Triumph's GT6 was an excellent budget sports car from start to finish, claims Mark Dixon. | ||||
| Article |
A bit of dearing-do - Triumph GT6 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly March 2012 | |||
| A bit of dearing-do - Triumph GT6 - Restoring a Triumph GT6 from as many new old stock items as he could source worldwide was a fearless feat for its owner. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - How to buy a Triumph GT6 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly November 2011 | |||
| Buying Guide - How to buy a Triumph GT6 - If you want a stylish, rewarding sportscar on a tight budget, look no further. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Triumph GT6 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 8 June 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Triumph GT6 - Often described as 'the poor man's E-type,' Triumph's handsome GT6 is so much more than just a hardtop Spitfire, says MIKE LE CAPLAIN. | ||||
| Article |
The great pretenders |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car August 2010 | |||
| The great pretenders - Opel and Triumph were inspired by success stories from Chevy and Jaguar for their baby GTs. And today they are classic bargains, says Graeme Hurst. | ||||
| Article |
DIY Delight |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2010 | |||
| DIY Delight - The restoration of this Triumph GT6 was almost complete when someone suggested displaying it at shows. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph GT6 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 24 February 2010 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph GT6 - Following in the footsteps of the pretty Michelotti-designed Spitfire, the GT6 brought six-cylinder grunt and fastback practicality to the party. MATT GEORGE gives you the lowdown. | ||||
| Article |
Hit for six |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly September 2009 | |||
| Hit for six- If you want a classic sportscar for less than five grand, an MG doesn't have to be your default setting. | ||||
| Article |
GT juniors |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2007 | |||
| GT juniors - Alastair Clements lives out his grand touring fantasies in miniature and on a budget with MGB GT V8, Triumph GT6 and TVR Taimar. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph GT6 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 26th May 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph GT6 - Forget all those descriptions of the GT6 as ’a poor man’s E-Type’ or a ’fastback Spitfire’. PAUL JONES reckons it is a superb car in its own right and needs no comparisons. | ||||
| Article |
Classics November 2001 pg 28 |
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| Publication | Classics November 2001 | |||
| Basically Triumphant. The Triumph Vitesse, Triumph GT6 and Bond Equipe all use the same engine and similar running gear. But, asks Tim Morgan, do they all have the same appeal? | ||||
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