I'd go for an earlier model, preferably a GT6+, unless the car is very nice
and well priced (under $3,000). The GT6+ is generally preferred to Mk 1 or
Mk 3 models. Great GT6+s can be had for less than $4,000 if you're patient.
Ken Shapiro
1970 GT6+
KC81872L
Baltimore, Maryland
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Greene <rgreene@whoi.edu>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; 6 list <6pack-digest@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 12:12 PM
Subject: GT6
>
> Hi & Happy holidays to all:
> I got a line on a GT6. I plan to go this weekend to view/purchase. I
> have been a longtime owner of many Triumphs (Tr4's, Tr6's & Spitfires)
> But I never owner a GT6.
> It is a 1973 model year. The owner say's it has had the following works
> done on it from when he purchased it 1984, until he parked it in 1994.
> New wiring harness, new carpets, paint job. Replaced the 73 motor with
> a 72 motor that he had 600.00 of machine work done. I can also have the
> original 73 motor along with the engine stand it is now on.
> It has been stored since 94 and now the brakes are frozen. He also
> mentioned that the guy that installed the replacement motor also had to
> put a longer slave cyl. push rod? Do I see a clutch in the future?
> I do not know if it has OD and wire wheels. But I'm hoping/dreaming.
> My questions to the list are:
> 1. Is there typical area's of concern like on the Tr6 (Frame rot at
> trailing arms ect, ect) that I should be aware of.
> 2. Are parts available?
> 3: What is it worth?
> 4: There must be parts from a Spit & a TR6 that are the same?
> Love too hear from the GT6 experts!
> Thanks
> Bob Greene
> 76 TR6
> 73 Spitfire
> Maybe a 73 GT6?
>
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