1972 Triumph GT6 - 32000 miles, history from new.

This amazing time warp has covered just 32000 miles from new and had just one recorded owner from new until the car was sold in July 2023. The recent owner has struggled to get in and out of the car, and has only covered around 150 miles, but considerable time, effort and money has gone into further improving this wonderful car.

 

The GT6 comes with superb paperwork to include the original sales invoice and passport to service book. VJE 613L was supplied new by B.E Cocks & Co Ltd on Newmarket Road in Cambridge on the 29th September 1972 for a total price of £1614.27 to include overdrive, petrol, delivery charges, insurance, license and number plates.

 

Interestingly, the original rear number plate (front had a sticker as per photo in the history file) is still with the car, both were changed for Black and Silver plates later. The passport to service book records, the PDI service stamp from the supplying dealership at 46 miles, and the cars first service was carried out by Wheelers (Newbury) Ltd at 1115 miles in October 1972 when just a few weeks old.

 

MOT certificates with the GT6 date back to 1979 at 9105 miles and a spare set of keys, tool roll and owner's manual accompany the car. Also with the car is the original speedo showing 29500 miles, the replacement speedo has clocked up 2500 miles since the change.

The one registered owner was based in the Caribbean on the Cayman Islands and this explains the ultra-low mileage. The GT6 was kept at a family member's address, registered there, and used whilst he was in the UK.

 

Invoices and MOT history show the car in use during the 1980's and 1990's, but then the GT6 was dry stored and unused for many years. In 2022, the GT6 was re-commissioned, had a new clutch, brake master cylinder, various brake and fuel pipes, new front brake calipers and a comprehensive service.

 

During the summer the GT6 had another major service, new front brake discs and pads and new tyres. The recent owner has also had all four road wheels blasted and painted in the correct Triumph Silver, the air cleaner box has been taken back to metal and painted, a Triumph battery retaining strap sourced and fitted, a new period aerial fitted, tailored quality mats fitted and front number plate mounting brackets made to original specification. The nice detailed work has beautifully finished the car off.

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This is an incredibly original car; it has never required welding work and the interior appears totally original and lovely throughout. The bodywork is strong, solid and excellent, the only criticism of paintwork would be the expected imperfections commensurate with a 40-year-old very original car. The GT6 is bright, very well presented and is a true time warp. On the road the car performs superbly with a lovely fit low mileage engine, it handles and holds superbly and offers a brilliant driving experience.

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