Now i cant quite remember what one of the tv shows it was on but i am pretty sure it was the saint and all i remember was that it was white but not what model it was. Pdf catalogue download times are usually between 30 seconds and 4 minutes depending on pdf sizes. The car was sold new in the united states california and been imported to the netherlands in 1996, it only had 1 owner ever since. Raced, crashed, abandoned in a haystack, restored in a hospital, missing presumed destroyed for decades and now bound for. The sale includes several shop manuals and restoration books as well as some extra parts, while records from the recent work will be provided if located by the seller. The triumph gt6 engine is very tunable, racing gt6s can put out in excess of 250bhp at 7500rpm kas kastner. Nothing on this site is a recommendation or endorsement for any action. Triumph gt6 restoration parts and accessories moss motors. When michelle cope decided to tackle her first restoration project, a 1971 spitfire mk iv proved to be the perfect candidate. Club triumph is run entirely by its members for its members and does not have paid employees. The story of a ground up restoration unfolds with the tear down of three gt6s to eventually produce one scary fast, british bullet. Situated 5 minutes from great missenden train station and just 10 minutes from high wycombe and amersham for train and bus links, free lifts to or from these stations is no problem. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Moss motors offers a full range of replacement exhaust system parts and performance accessories to restore or upgrade your triumph gt6. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. The triumph gt6 has a lot going for it, and for now its temptingly. Triumph refused to release an official convertible version of the gt6 and, after poor sales, it was dropped from the triumph range at the end of 1973, although a few cars were sold the following year.
The content isnt intended to be a howto guide, but rather just a more or less chronological journal of the project. Today, those very same features help to make the herald, spitfire, gt6 and vitesse among the most restorable classic cars. After a while searching internet sources and books for reference i found out the car in question was a triumph gt6. Unfollow triumph gt6 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Links to the best spitfire and triumph sites on the web. Scott has enjoyed updating and race prepping the gt6 to keep it safe, reliable, and fun for vintage racecar. Triumph spitfire and triumph gt6 body parts victoria. The mk iii never sold in the numbers hoped for by triumph, and was comprehensively beaten in the marketplace by the mgb.
Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream triumph gloria gt6. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual restoration manuals. Nov 15, 2017 pics from my restoration of a 69 triumph gt6 with triple weber carbs. Jul 25, 2002 triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual restoration manuals porter, lindsay on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mev spares is a triumph spitfire gt6 parts supplier based in the uk. Contains everything that is needed to work with one of the most restorable classic cars available today. View the online catalog or request your free triumph gt6 and spitfire parts catalog today to see all of the triumph spitfire and triumph gt6 parts and accessories available from victoria british ltd. Stock info sufficient stock low or 1 in stock out of stock. The sale includes several shop manuals and restoration books as well as some extra parts. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual restoration manuals porter, lindsay on. Although most diligence was incorporated in the data collection, errors may occur, always refer with other sources. It was really a 2seater, but a small extra rear seat could be ordered, large enough for small children. Thrust washer, 1st2nd 106262 gt6 iii 160018 gt6 iii.
Books pdf catalogue page 146 the following parts are available in this group. The second ebook, motor works triumph gt6 restoration is an awesome read. The right side came off with relative ease, but the left side was well and t. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration. If you can bend your frame into the car into the first place the gt6 has a simple but beautiful interior which should only add to your glee as you spark up the engine. Triumph spitfire gt6 vitesse and herald restoration manual. My knowledge is impressive as i have hundreds of parts books and have done a triumph spitfire restoration. Triumph gt6 for sale in uk 72 secondhand triumph gt6. A guide to originality by john thomason triumph spitfire and gt6. Cjs triumph gt6 tons of detailed photos of every aspect of the restoration of this mkii. The guru of triumph engine modification is kas kastner, who singlehandedly launched triumphs very successful competition department and literally wrote the book. The new body was a sleek fastback design with an opening rear hatch, earning the gt6 the nickname of poor mans etype. When these models first appeared in the 1960s, their radically new design features made them perfect diy cars for the owners of the day.
See more ideas about restoration, british sports cars and triumph spitfire. The full life story of a modsports triumph gt6 drivemy. Weve always liked that these were given 6cylinder power. The seller acquired the car after seeing it at the 2004 triumphest in south lake tahoe, nevada and has driven it k miles during his ownership. Triumph gt6 mk2 restoration part 6 replacing the boot floor duration. Relisted with additional details and lower price this came in with another mkiii that was sold. Apr 07, 2019 1972 triumph gt6 restoration project part 1 i got to see the car in pics and video. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual by williams, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Moss motors offers a full range of books and videos to help you restore or upgrade your triumph spitfire. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. The complete story crowood autoclassics richard dredge. Find automotive performance parts, triumph gt6, spitfire, tr6, tr8, clutch parts, images notes. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual.
Buy triumph gt6 parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration. The triumph gt6 is a sweeping, seductive fastback with a big six. The gt6 is a very cool british coupe and a rarer find than a spitfire roadster. This is my hobby and i do not offer paid restoration services. This 1967 triumph gt6 mark i has covered about 15k miles since a rotisserie restoration was completed by the prior owner in 2001 to original specification. Originally on disassembly i had not removed the radius arms, but when trying to replace the rear hubs they were in the way. Triumph gt6 1970 to be auctioned for sale by auction. Here i present my restoration projects of british cars mainly triumphs, but who knows i might go in other directions too. H867 by peter williams, 9781859608678, available at book depository with free delivery. Rusty beauties is my personal blog, vlog or whatever you want to call it.
Exhaust system restoration and performance parts for your. Haynes restoration manual triumph spitfire gt6 herald do it yourself book. Were discussing a rather small vehicle in the triumph gt6 which, although is made slightly more accommodating in the mkiii, isnt perfect for those on the taller side. Jun 12, 2016 the triumph gt6 is a sweeping, seductive fastback with a big six with an inlinesix up front and fastback roof up top, the gt6 was beautiful grand touring on a budget. Before we talk about the car, id like to introduce this amazing man keith edginton keith is one of my first followers on youtube, from the time, when i was still wondering where to start from with my first rusty beauty. Suite a,10th floor, maple house, high street, potters bar, herts, en6 5bs. Order your triumph gt6 carpet sets moulded carpets. Triumph gt6 at classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of triumph gloria gt6s for sale. Iain ayres book everyday modifications for your triumph spitfire, herald, vitesse and gt6, above, gives a good overview and he refers to some of the more indepth books below. Haynes restoration manual triumph spitfire gt6 herald. See 4 results for triumph gt6 restoration for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Literature other marques catalogs listsboards modelstoys magazinesbooks misc. Triumph spitfirevitesse autobook smith workshop manual gt6 1962.
Triumph spitfire gt6 originality guide book thomason restoration fits. Rusty beauties triumph restoration projects by elin yakov. We stock over 15,000 parts so that you can get the parts you need for your repair or restoration project fast. My triumph books contact when the gt6 was developed from the original triumph spitfire the front disc brakes were uprated to take the extra power and weight, from girling type 14 to type 16 with larger discs, and the rear drums from 7 to 8 diameter. The new car was introduced in 1966 and called the triumph gt6. Included are model heritage and development, how to buy a spitfire, gt6, vitesse or herald, full cylinder engine stripdown and rebuild with tuning hints and tips, transmission. Buy triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual. Williams scratchbuilt modsports triumph gt6 racer was missing presumed wrecked for decades, only to resurface in lincoln. Triumph spitfire gt6 a collectors guide and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. We met scott and viewed his handsome triumph gt6 at summit point motorsports park, where he was participating in vintage racer groups turkey bowl 2009. Hurrell who started by racing the saab 93 and lotus elite in the late 1950s, followed by the triumph tr3.
Back in the day, if you had a triumph, and wanted extra performance from it, sah were the people to go to. If you really must buy a spitfire wreck, youll find this book useful. Situated 5 minutes from great missenden train station and just 10 minutes from high wycombe and amersham for train and bus. To compress the spring i had about a 30 length of 2x 2 x 14 mild steel angle and a large exhaust clamp probably 3 diameter to. Triumph gt6 carpet sets moulded carpets rimmer bros. Dec 17, 2017 1972 triumph gt6 restoration part 21 special edition.
Haynes restoration manual by lindsay porter and peter williams. We meticulously reengineer these original classics into truly contemporary and reliable eclassics which you can drive and enjoy every day. If there is a blank in one of the boxes, its most likely as the mk1 model. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual by lindsay porter triumph spitfire 6281 repair manul by haynes good one to leave in the boot. This is the table of contents for my 1969 triumph gt6 restoration pages.
Picture in your mind a sloping fastback roofline, 60s curves, a purring straightsix engine, woodladen interior, and competition pedigree. Triumph gt6 parts and accessories triumph spitfire parts and accessories. Triumph spitfire and gt6 abebooks passion for books. H867 haynes restoration manuals 2nd revised edition by porter, lindsay, williams, peter, williams, dr. Full size photos full size photos 1973 triumph gt6 mk iii 84000 miles.
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