Triumph GT6 Mk II
Overview
| Produced: |
1968-1970, 12066 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors, 2+2 seats |
The GT6 had been heavily criticised for its tendency to "tuck" its rear wheels inwards during hard cornering, Triumph cured this with the Mk II GT6 in
The GT6 Mk II 2 litre engine now developed
Source: Motorbase
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 mph | 10 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 1970 Triumph GT6 Competition Coupé | Bonhams | 15 Mar 2008 | Not sold | |
| 127 | Triumph GT6 | Barons | 11 Sep 2007 | Not sold | |
| 224 | Triumph GT6 (1969) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 15 Jun 1999 | £750.00 | - |
| 020 | Triumph GT6 MKI (1968) | ADT | 24 Jul 1995 | £2350.00 | - |
| 011 | Triumph GT6 MKII (1969) | H&H Sales Limited | 13 Jul 1995 | £1600.00 | - |
| 066 | Triumph GT6 (1968) | ADT | 28 Nov 1994 | £2200.00 | - |
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Hot tin rods |
46 |
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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 |
Reader's Resto - 1969 Triumph GT6 MKII |
44 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2010 | |||
| Reader's Resto - 1969 Triumph GT6 MKII - Coincidence or fate? Richard Dane unearthed an amazing family fact when he restored this six-cylinder road rocket. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide 1966-73 Triumph GT6 |
100 |
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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 |
GT6 restoration Part four:Body and chassis - GT6: a labour of love |
78 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2006 | |||
| GT6 restoration Part four:Body and chassis - GT6: a labour of love - 'You spend more time with that bloody car than with me.' It's a familiar cry, and one with particular poignance as Practical Classics grinds on with the GT6 restoration. | ||||
| Article |
GT6 Restoration Part Two : Stripped For Action |
78 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2006 | |||
| GT6 in bits and pieces - This month, Practical Classics' Graham Flemington starts the GT6 project by pulling the car apart. One day this great Sixties' Triumph sports car could be yours, fully restored. | ||||
| Article |
Triumph GT6 Rescued - Part One: The basics |
78 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2006 | |||
| Triumph GT6 rescued - Part One: The basics - Practical Classics always encourages readers to save the cars featured in Rust in Peace?, so we've put our money where our mouth is to revive a truly great Sixties' sports car. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Triumph GT6 (1966-1973) |
124 |
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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 |
26 |
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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 |
Swinging sixes |
40 |
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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 |
34 |
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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 |
8 |
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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 |
22 |
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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 |
132 |
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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 |
Buying Power - Triumph GT6 |
32 |
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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 |
Your Classics - 68’ Triumph GT6 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car January 2005 | |||
| Your Classics - 68’ Triumph GT6 Owned by Fred Slezak - Fast lady’s hot hybrid. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph GT6 |
24 |
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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 |
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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