1972 TRIUMPH GT6 MK3
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1972
Emerald Green
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Manual
1998cc
104
A fastback Spitfire powered by the Triumph 2000 saloon's 2.0-litre six, the GT6 arrived in 1966. Like the Spitfire, it inherited what was essentially a Herald chassis and running gear, though the latter's rear axle arrangements would be updated for the Mark II, lower wishbones replacing the original's swing axles, while the restyled last-of-the-line Mark III adopted a simpler 'swing spring' arrangement. Fast (100mph-plus) and stylish, the GT6 well deserved its 'mini E-Type' sobriquet and today is one of the most sought after of post-war Triumph sports cars.
Dating from the penultimate year of GT6 production and equipped with the desirable manual/overdrive transmission, this Mark III comes with its original handbook and British Leyland 'Passport to Service' book. Most notable in this car's history is its appearances in BBC Television's cult police drama 'Life on Mars' (Series 2, 2007, episodes 1 and 4). There is a photograph in the history file of 'NCR 903M' taken with the show's main cast. Also on file are comprehensive service records and receipts for works undertaken throughout the car's 46-year history. In 2017, a full body re-spray and a complete mechanical and electrical overhaul was carried out.