12th Nov, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle November 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1973 Triumph GT6
Same owner since new
Registration - VJW 117M
Chassis No - KE233490
M.O.T. - Excempt
Odometer - 68,494 miles
Now here’s one for the Triumph collectors among you – a very tidy, much-loved, one-owner-from-new GT6, yes really! The car has been entered by a deceased estate, and was supplied new to the late owner by Hewitts of Wolverhampton during August 1973. Its French Blue paintwork is complemented by black interior trim. The manual gearbox is equipped with desirable overdrive, and the vendor presently considers the transmission, straight-six engine, coupe bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘good’ order. The indicated mileage stands at a totally credible 68,494 miles.
The GT6 was effectively a GT version of Triumph’s Michelotti-designed Spitfire and would have started life with the same engine (and been called GT4) had the performance of the prototype not proved inadequate due to the additional weight of the GT shell. The newcomer was therefore blessed with the more powerful 1,998 cc straight-six engine from the Vitesse. The unloved swing axle rear end was suitably revised for the GT6 MKII of 1969. Further upgrades for the model’s final iteration, the MKIII introduced in 1970, resulted in a thoroughly sorted car, whose performance would comfortably outpace that of its main rival – the MGB. With 98bhp on tap, the GT6 could sprint to 60mph sprint in 10 seconds and on to a top speed of 110mph. The OHV engine was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox; suspension was by wishbones and coil springs at the front and, ultimately, by transverse leaf spring, lower wishbones and radius arms at the rear; braking was by discs/drums; and the steering by rack and pinion. Some 40,926 GT6s were made all told.
In summary:
- A genuine one owner, 68,494-mile example
- Considered to be in ‘good’ order throughout
- Entered by a deceased estate
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £17,438
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - VJW 117M
Chassis No - KE233490
M.O.T. - Excempt
Odometer - 68,494 miles
Now here’s one for the Triumph collectors among you – a very tidy, much-loved, one-owner-from-new GT6, yes really! The car has been entered by a deceased estate, and was supplied new to the late owner by Hewitts of Wolverhampton during August 1973. Its French Blue paintwork is complemented by black interior trim. The manual gearbox is equipped with desirable overdrive, and the vendor presently considers the transmission, straight-six engine, coupe bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘good’ order. The indicated mileage stands at a totally credible 68,494 miles.
The GT6 was effectively a GT version of Triumph’s Michelotti-designed Spitfire and would have started life with the same engine (and been called GT4) had the performance of the prototype not proved inadequate due to the additional weight of the GT shell. The newcomer was therefore blessed with the more powerful 1,998 cc straight-six engine from the Vitesse. The unloved swing axle rear end was suitably revised for the GT6 MKII of 1969. Further upgrades for the model’s final iteration, the MKIII introduced in 1970, resulted in a thoroughly sorted car, whose performance would comfortably outpace that of its main rival – the MGB. With 98bhp on tap, the GT6 could sprint to 60mph sprint in 10 seconds and on to a top speed of 110mph. The OHV engine was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox; suspension was by wishbones and coil springs at the front and, ultimately, by transverse leaf spring, lower wishbones and radius arms at the rear; braking was by discs/drums; and the steering by rack and pinion. Some 40,926 GT6s were made all told.
In summary:
- A genuine one owner, 68,494-mile example
- Considered to be in ‘good’ order throughout
- Entered by a deceased estate
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle November 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 12th Nov, 2023
Our November auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 11th November,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 12th November, 9am - 12 noon
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