🖼️1969 Triumph GT6 Mk II

by Sicnag | via flickr | license: CC BY 2.0

The Triumph name started in 1886 selling imported bicycles, they started producing motorcycles in 1902 and motor cars in 1920. Purchased by the Standard Motor Company in 1945, and from 1959 was known as Standard Triumph. Purchased by Leyland Motors in 1960, which became British Leyland in 1968. The GT6 was similar to the Triumph Spitfire, the Spitfire was based on the Triumph Herald, using the Heralds 1147cc engine and running gear This, the later GT6 6 cyl version, based on the 6 cyl Triumph Vitesse. The GT6 was built from 1966-73 and was only available as a 2 door fastback. The 1966-68 Mk I GT6 was similar to the Spitfire Mk II with the grille above the bumper bar, the GT6 got a power bulge in the hood and the doors got qtr light windows. Engine; 95hp 2000 6 cyl The 1968-70 Mk II GT6 was similar to the Spitfire Mk III, the front bumper was raised, suspension improved, again a power bulge hood. Engine; 104hp 2000 6 cyl. The 1970-73 Mk III GT6 was similar to the Spitfire Mk IV, a cut off rear end and smoother front, door handles were recessed, again a power bulge hood. Engine; 104hp 2000 6 cyl
Photo by Sicnag / CC BY 2.0

Fact Sheet

This record is archived under the More Cars ID 10010436. It was created 7 years, 10 months, 1 week, 2 days ago. The last update was performed 5 years, 4 months, 4 weeks, 2 days ago.

Name1969 Triumph GT6 Mk II
DescriptionThe Triumph name started in 1886 selling imported bicycles, they started producing motorcycles in 1902 and motor cars in 1920. Purchased by the Standard Motor Company in 1945, and from 1959 was known as Standard Triumph. Purchased by Leyland Motors in 1960, which became British Leyland in 1968. The GT6 was similar to the Triumph Spitfire, the Spitfire was based on the Triumph Herald, using the Heralds 1147cc engine and running gear This, the later GT6 6 cyl version, based on the 6 cyl Triumph Vitesse. The GT6 was built from 1966-73 and was only available as a 2 door fastback. The 1966-68 Mk I GT6 was similar to the Spitfire Mk II with the grille above the bumper bar, the GT6 got a power bulge in the hood and the doors got qtr light windows. Engine; 95hp 2000 6 cyl The 1968-70 Mk II GT6 was similar to the Spitfire Mk III, the front bumper was raised, suspension improved, again a power bulge hood. Engine; 104hp 2000 6 cyl. The 1970-73 Mk III GT6 was similar to the Spitfire Mk IV, a cut off rear end and smoother front, door handles were recessed, again a power bulge hood. Engine; 104hp 2000 6 cyl
CreatorSicnag
LicenseCC BY 2.0
Tags
Sourcehttps://www.flickr.com/photos/42220226@N07/25375336383/
Image URL (original)https://live.staticflickr.com/1694/25375336383_80e889281d_z.jpg
Image URL (Size XXL)https://live.staticflickr.com/1694/25375336383_461d621642_o.jpg
Image URL (Size XL)https://live.staticflickr.com/1694/25375336383_72beeab5fa_k.jpg
Image URL (Size L)https://live.staticflickr.com/1694/25375336383_80e889281d_b.jpg
Image URL (Size M)https://live.staticflickr.com/1694/25375336383_80e889281d_z.jpg
Image URL (Size S)https://live.staticflickr.com/1694/25375336383_80e889281d_n.jpg
Image URL (Size XS)https://live.staticflickr.com/1694/25375336383_80e889281d_t.jpg
Image Providerflickr
External ID25375336383
More Cars ID10010436
Entry CreatedJun 11, 2018, 8:57 PM
Last UpdatedNov 21, 2020, 6:22 PM