Triumph GT6 Was 70s Customization Victim

Just a couple weeks ago, we featured our first Triumph GT6. Actually, we featured our first two in a single ad. Little did we know one so good would come along so soon after that post. This one did not survive the 70s without some delightfully tasteless modifications.

This overly customized beast sat in a field for way too long. Given it needs floor pans, it seems clear that the aftermarket sunroof leaked. That’s always fun, as we now have a California desert car with rust issues.

We think the asking price here is far too much, but a close-up inspection will be needed to determine whether the engine is seized or has potential. Still, that would be the difference between a $500 car and a $1,000 car, given the overall condition. After all, our previously-featured two-fer was going for $2,500.

Would you touch this with a ten-foot pole?

Click for Craigslist adAntelope Valley, CA
$2,300

Someone decided a brown-on-gold (or bronze) paint job with multiple pinstripes would improve this British classic, along with an aftermarket sunroof. Ugh. Oh, did I mention the side pipes?

This angle reveals more of the ‘interesting’ paint and some fancy pinstriping on the view-blocking C-pillar. Also, yes, the side pipes are on both sides – the plumbing from the straight six must be ‘interesting.’

Here’s a rear view with a good look at those weathered louvers.

Front view shows things are not straight. These chrome, small bumper cars are normally desirable, but this bumper needs work.

Classic, fully-opening, front-hinged bonnet is groovy and oh-so-British.

Yes, the hatch opens.

This is a close to an interior shot as we get, but the seller points out that no seats are included and the car needs floor pans.

Here’s the two-liter inline six. It looks like it’s mostly there.

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here is a RARE triumph GT6, these are hard to come by, I have never seen one on the road, this is a great project, car has all glass in good condition, has motor and transmission, this is a 6 cylinder inline motor. I don’t have much information on the car, this is how I purchased the car with a bill of sale, car has set in a field for many many years, it does have rusted floor which are available on ebay. this car has a sun roof that looks like an after market option. no seats. this car will make a great shell for a track racer. Not running now. It’s been siting for over 10 years. Don’t ask me what it will take to get it running, I don’t know. When I found the car it had no rims or tires, it took some 2 weeks to find these rare rims which are worth 800 plus. Price to sell, no low offers, this is a great price for a unique and rare sports car.

Triumph GT6 Was 70s Customization Victim

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