Mean Triumph GT6 MK2 1969. Faster than your Jaguar E-type!

[@robertp.wainman4094]

The GT6 - always an overlooked car.

[@PeterPanoramics]

That's because it's so dam low

[@philtucker1224]

@@robertp.wainman4094 And one of the most beautiful shapes. ( if it was 10% larger all round it would be perfect! )

[@RUfromthe40s]

@@philtucker1224 i can´t have cars without top(where i live only at night, the sun is too strong it burns our heads and the cloth roof in a year or two, sunny all year around this year rained more than in the last 40 years and wasn´t that much) but when i saw this i bought it just don´t see it run more than the E-type 2+2 V12, 5 year older as it is a 73 , GT6

[@philtucker1224]

@@RUfromthe40s living in Kent U.K. in the early 70s when I was a 16 year old I had a great Saturday job and my boss Jim was also a trader in E-types being fairly close to good sources in London. I remember him visiting the shop where I worked each Saturday and he was driving the most beautiful V12 E. it was not very old and shone like new in deep Jaguar metallic Claret. Was then, and still remains, one of the true first car-loves of my life.

[@RUfromthe40s]

@@philtucker1224 that´s nice i really like it but mine is the 2+2 ,i also had at home nice cars that my father sold high-end cars from home that were from his friends , when i was 16 my father had bought a Ferrari and me and a friend went for a ride as i was used to drive a lot of cars but a neighboor of mine crashed into me with a old proton mercedes i was F...D some are there till today , now they belong to me as i kept all my father had, he passed away 3 years ago from a badly done medical exam those that they stick a video camera in our third eye, not a vhs camera ,off course, a colonoscopie or similar i ain´t done any yet and after this i think i´ll never do it, i asked a friend of mine some years ago about that exam and he told me "they literally f...d me in the ass" no anestethic at the time, now they give us a blue liquid and do it with us knocked down, some opium derivated drug and we sleep while they do inimaginable things to us

[@roddymac1370]

GT6 mk2 with 2.5 and Webers, probably the optimal configuration. Sounds and looks sensational. Thanks for the vid ❤

[@classix0707658904]

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[@RT22-pb2pp]

Except motor is British so about as reliable as a yugo

[@RT22-pb2pp]

And never mention electrical shit wad those cars were. Entire electrical system I pure trash.

[@racketman2u]

@@RT22-pb2pp pure nonsense.

[@RT22-pb2pp]

@@racketman2u never owned one have you older brit cars had huge electrical isdues an unreliable

[@gryphon123456]

Omg. I wish this video had been 20 minutes. I just want to ride in they. At and listen to the sweet noise it makes. 👌

[@johnbruenn8755]

The sound of a throaty inline 6 never gets old! This car sounds absolutely amazing. Gotta be a thrill to drive. 😎

[@billyblanco8106]

My Mother had a white 1970 GT6+ that I drove alot...went great in the snow too !!!

[@BubbaSatori]

I used to drive mine up to Mt. Hood to go skiing. Street Dunlops. The only time I couldn’t get up to the mountain was when the road was closed.

[@leodis55]

Great car that always slipped through my net to own after having an early Spitfire and TR4A this would be nice. They still look great today and the straight 6 sounds mega.

[@davidpeters6536]

Mk2 GT6 is a real stunner, and with a few mods like this one it is really fabulous. I've been a Triumph fan since I was at school and I persuaded my dad to get a new Mk2 2000. I would love a MkIII with upgrades this one has.

[@blueabattoir]

I had a 68. It was only 48 years ago. I still pine for my car. It was fantastic!

[@bernardwarr4187]

My mk3 has a TR6 engine running SU’s. The throttle response, torque and pickup are really impressive

[@racketman2u]

You would notice even better throttle response with Webers, with their pre-emptive accelerator pumps. I put triple Dellortos on my 240Z and it was night and day by comparison.

[@marcob4630]

No stability at all in curves!

[@bernardwarr4187]

@@marcob4630 you would be surprised, probably set up it’s a little Lotus

[@marcob4630]

@@bernardwarr4187 If it's a transformed Lotus, it's ok. Anyway the original Triumph MK3 6 cylinder was a desaster: a sort of a miscarriage on wheels

[@bernardwarr4187]

@@marcob4630 what’s your information source? Usually when people make this sort it comments is lake of experience and knowledge!

[@andrewneill4279]

My father (ex-rally driver) had one same colour. Late 60's or very early 70's we drove from north of London to Cornwall in about 4 1//2 minutes!!! Wonderful car.

[@philtucker1224]

Great conversion for this car (as the Triumph TR6 2.5 engine has the same external engine mountings as the 2.0 as far as I know). Very nice!

[@michaelroycook5205]

The GT 6 Spitfire always interested me, as did the standard Spitfire range throughout its production era. The video is fantastic. A superbly 'souped up' GT6. I'm an old guy who wants one!

[@stephaneroyer9852]

I have exactly the same configuration (2,5 liters , triple weber and a complete 6-3-1 stainless steel exhaust line) and I have a lot of fun with this car! I love it!

[@FrankRicchio]

Damn! That is one sweet machine. The GT6 was always underrated and little appreciated. Tricked out the way this one is, it becomes a road weapon! Thanks for the video.

[@classix0707658904]

Thanx

[@randallburgess6393]

I loved that car. I had one a year, newer and white and it was just a joy to drive.

[@BubbaSatori]

Had a ‘71 +. Lots of fun.

[@robertla9925]

Thanks enjoyed seeing very much I had a Spitfire Mk 1 and three GT6's loved the burn out you could tell the motor is very strong!!

[@shanehnorman]

Nice conversion. The fact that it was done 30 years ago and, so, is baked into the car's history, adds to the appeal for me.

[@paulfitzgerald7513]

Especially as it still has a triumph engine too, it’s a great swap.

[@chrsfrwll]

Miss these cars. Had a Spitfire 1500 that I swapped out the engine for a GT6's 2l straight 6, and upgraded brakes and suspension, to create the car Triumph should have made ; a convertible GT6. So much fun in that car.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Beautifully maintained work.

[@Backwardlooking]

Proper Motor. Light, powerful, nimble, and small. Small steering wheel, hydraulic feedback providing seat of the pants enjoyment.The polar opposite of today’s large cumbersome heavy vehicles not to mention the real soundtrack. No fake sounds. 👍🏻🇸🇪✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 No E.U. E.V. woke nonsense.

[@classix0707658904]

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[@phils2180]

That's because modern cars have crumple zones, multiple air bags, ABS, traction control and are crammed full of electronics and all the other driver aids, safety and emissions crap we're told we NEED by those in the "know"!😡😡 What an absolute joke! Classics from this era have never been so appealing, that's why their prices are going skyward. 👍👍👍👍

[@neilmchardy9061]

Gt6 never had power steering maybe this guy has added it.

[@elwynr1108]

​@@phils2180it's no joke when someone crashes into you, despite your own perceived driving skill

[@jim-f4n]

Very rare indeed. Mine was a 70 GT6+ sapphire blue. It also had a set of Mini-Lites wheels. Wow! Was it sharp! All my friends had some second hand muscle car. Got to take it to the high school prom with a hot blonde. It was like being James Bond for a brief time in one’s life. Wish I still owned that car.

[@notrut]

Fabulous! Love it! Take care of her ..

[@classix0707658904]

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[@christophernewman5027]

What a lovely piece of kit. 😊

[@_JP18]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for the video!

[@ianashton1593]

Friend of mine had one of these when I was in my teens. Very cool car and I always felt they were so underrated. Nice vid, thanks for posting 👍

[@Philippa-ox1ff]

I have a 1967 MK1 GT6 which is still on the road. Great fun to drive and original standard spec, no bigger motor etc.

[@raychambers3646]

Got to step on it , he did not dissappoint .!

[@hawkeyeinthehouse2995]

I've been aware of the GT6+ about 50 years ago because someone owned one on the other side of the block from where I lived when I was in high school in the late 60's. It was nice but I REALLY liked the MGB that someone own across from the GT6+. A few years later I got a MGB, I'm a convertible person!!!😊😊

[@uha6477]

Beautiful. If I had the chance I'd certainly buy one.

[@dougsailer982]

Perfect combination of modifications.

[@classix0707658904]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment.

[@Porsche996driver]

My older sister and her bf had a BRG ‘68 GT6. What a wonderful car! We lived in Long Beach which began hosting F1 in 1975. I can recall my sis was always a good driver because Dad built race motors. I recall bouncing through some bumpy sweepers on the old track route at about 85mph and the car just stuck! I thought my sis was like Brian Redman lol! 🏁✨ This one looks amazing with the 2.5 and updates!

[@nc1234-v6z]

had a mk1 and mk2, great little cars

[@sailingspark9748]

If only my late father could have seen this car. He had a GT6 he was working on for years, but never quite finished before he got too old and sick to do anything with it. Sad day when he sold it.

[@philtucker1224]

Kept him happily occupied in his latter years hopefully. I’m also getting that way myself and it’s essential to have a constructive pastime to prevent boredom I believe.

[@kimmer6]

I'm 71 and had a thing for Spitfires...8 of them in the 1980's and during that time had 6 GT-6's. When I get to Heaven I will look up your Pop and we will have a great time remembering our cars.

[@Sharps.50]

Would rather have The GT6 than an E Type any old day !

[@blueabattoir]

I want both!

[@jim-f4n]

@@Sharps.50 Like Richard Pryor said “ Pure Pussy.”

[@andybroer651]

Awesome little car!

[@franciscarabini7660]

Great video .. fantastic car

[@markjones-vx3kp]

I had a 2500s estate with same engine set up except it was full race inc suspension it went around castle coombe in the early nineties and and destroyed a group of TVRs with me driving Great memories you can get some power out of that old six considering it started life in a leyland atlas van !! It was as smooth as a BMW and it would do over 140mph

[@mikedevlin2048]

One of my first cars… great fun although the rotoflex coupling is renown for being “all or nothing” in tight corners when driven hard…

[@livingexample5322]

I had a Lime Green 1967 years ago. I whipped a friend's Porsche 914, and he wanted to drive it. He totaled it with me in it. We were both very lucky.

[@charlieturner8124]

Had a tellow one with a green stripe across the hood. A lot of fun to drive.

[@steves9905]

super. Was not expecting that impressive burnout

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

And those vintage 6 inlines sound so sweet...

[@plantfeeder6677]

I live in California and in 1970 I got to test drive a brand new GT6+ with the improved rear suspension. Fun car to drive.

[@Brutaga]

I had a 1967 GT6 mark one, with the same engine. Bloody thing handled like a sledgehammer riding on tyres with the same adhesion qualities as those made of balloons that’d been inflated with helium. Diabolical … but hey it’d blow the doors of most cars in a straight line (until you had to navigate a corner and then all hell would unleash)

[@q.e.d.9112]

Yeah, the Mark 2 had a completely redesigned rear end that transformed its handling into something you could throw around without fear of the notorious, rear-wheel tuck-under of the Mark 1.

[@howardmckenna]

Prettier than an E-Type too.

[@alansmith7626]

I would be happy just to have a "stock" one!...Well, for a while....lol I LOVE this car, after the TR3 is my fav Triumph...I am a pretty simple guy, lol AWESOME car, thanks for sharing!

[@b_f8852]

XK-E beauty and grace still triumphs.

[@brianmacadam4793]

I have a 1970 GT6 which had a high compression head upgrade prior to my purchase, I've put the car on a strict diet, with a very light frame and swapped in a Toyota 5 speed. I've kept the clearance up as the roads in my area are a tragedy, I also like a quieter car. The high compression 2L is an impressive motor good power in the low end and delivers power right to the top end. Finding good tires that do it justice is becoming a problem. BTW your car looks better than mine, I do like the Webers.

[@jamescox6039]

My first car was a 1972 GT6 Mk III. Weak rear end but a great car. Really wish I would have kept it.

[@RetroSkier]

Looks like the Shelby Wheels I have on mine. I ran Triple webbers for many years on my 2 liter, but switched back to rebuilt strombergs. The Webbers were fun, but gas mileage was horrible and I could never get it to run smoothly at lower rpms. Had mine for 50 years now, and find the Strombergs are fine for Putzing around. Ive got SAH headers, CV joint conversion, lowered front, trunionless kit from Rimmer with the thicker stub axels, along with slotted rotors. Maybe not as good as a 240Z or Alfa in its day, but still a Great Car and parts availability plentiful and many still on the road, which is more than you can say for its competition. Never plan to let mine go !

[@Triumphs1962]

Beautiful car! I have a TR6, I have been considering for some time to either sell it or trade for a GT6. Think you might have convinced me to sell mine. The GT6 somewhat resembles a DB5 Aston Martin to me. Good show Mate!

[@joeblow1942]

Wow, it sounds AWESOME!

[@carlosdangermouse3148]

Beautiful. I'm curious what diff and axles are being used as they were kind of a weak point on the original.

[@anthonyharrison3343]

I wish my Mk3 had been like that! Still kicking myself hard for selling it 30 years ago!!

[@rodduncan1183]

Yes I owned 1, I replaced all the door & window rubbers heater core etc to get rid of a persistent water leak. Did similar things to the engine & suspension as this car,the biggest problem is the rear end you can only drop it so far & still the handling is so so.

[@billrivenbark8983]

Had a buddy in Florida that had an MGB with a Ford V6 in it. Man that thing was scary fast!

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Buddy of mine when he graduated from high school, his parents bought a red one just like this, for graduation present... Back in the day....

[@frankmgallo]

BAD ASS CAR

[@classix0707658904]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment.

[@Tenneseejosh]

Had a 69 GT6+ back in the 80s. Put the 2.5 engine in it but the gearbox was weak and wrung off the output shaft at the circlip groove. Had big plans for it but my brother swapped it for a beetle.

[@RUfromthe40s]

sure looks nice and fast

[@charlesvanacore7459]

very nice ..how any inches were taken out of the rear leaf spring and was any work done to the differential.

[@howardsimpson489]

40 years ago my modified 3.8 E Type had 280 hp at 6000 rpm. It could wheel spin in 3rd gear. I ran out of courage at 150 mph on a rural road. Did not handle well at that speed, it felt like an aircraft taking off. Thirsty around town but economical at speed. Too hot in hot weather, no real foot well ventilation.

[@ronniedeciantis1978]

I had one in late 70’s I sold a great 73 VE superbug , the triumph was rusted and a lot of electrical problems but it was fun

[@philtucker1224]

The Triumph owners club is a wonderful society of really nice people! Enjoy!

[@nickwilkinson5849]

Had one, great in a straight line.😅

[@labmad5886]

Great to have 2.5 engine. Sounds amazing !

[@warrenmurchie6599]

I almost bought one of these in the late 70's. It was only $3,000 back then although back then to me it was a lot of money.

[@malcolmhamilton5200]

Remember a pair of brothers I knew bought one of these off a pongo on the base in 73'?. Already starting to rust but one of the coolest looking cars back in the day. That rear door was years ahead of hatchbacks, like a Jaguar. Always wanted one, but I got too tall and wide.

[@philtucker1224]

How would we describe a “pongo” in the U.K. please?

[@malcolmhamilton5200]

It's Canadian slang for a derogatory term describing an enlisted airman from the air base (not an officer) by local yokel slack jawed townsfolk. My father would have kicked my arse for using such a disrespectful townie (local) term, as he started his national service in 51' as a British private in the Black Watch before being plucked out for officer candidacy and returned to the Highland Light Infantry as a second lieutenant, staying right through the Suez insurgency. He ended as a light Colonel in the Canadian Airforce as acting chief of military intelligence, but always with a healthy respect for all ranks...not like his long haired wastril teenage street racing sons.​@@philtucker1224

[@ronaldbryant5691]

had one in college in the 80's, haven't had a speeding ticket since

[@Joe_At_Empire_Marketing_Group]

She's about 10 lb to 1 HP; not a bad ratio! The car looks beautiful!

[@NorthDevon-d5y]

Love it !

[@IVAN-bs5bq]

I wonder what they did to the dreadful rear suspension !

[@racketman2u]

google and find out.

[@PrettyRecords]

I've owned a few of these, as well as half a dozen TR6 (with injection and also carbs) as well as two E-Types. The Triumph 2.5 is good for around 150BHP and the E-Type 250BHP The E-Types would always blow the Triumphs into the dust, so I can't imagine this car as cute as it is, would be any match for an E-Type. The E-type is good for about 150MPH your car would be unstable at that speed! As it's just too small/light/flimsy for anything over 100MPH. It would need to be radically re-built to deal with high speeds over 100MPH It looks nice though, but no match for an E-Type, they are two different things!

[@stevenhearnden6103]

Nice!

[@johndouglas4528]

Very nice car.

[@sambananas4513]

Is that considered front mid-engine with the block midway over the front axle? The sound is intoxicating British sports car, nice.

[@philtucker1224]

The term “mid- engined” is usually reserved for configurations where the engine sits between the front seats and the rear axle.

[@sambananas4513]

@@philtucker1224 There is front mid-engine and rear mid-engine. Jaguar XK-E's are front mid-engine

[@philtucker1224]

@@sambananas4513 ok- thanks Sam

[@donaldfedosiuk1638]

You had me at "triple Webers" and "800 kgs."

[@karlmadsen3179]

I could see that long-legged gal from the Avengers stepping out of the car with about five feet of leg preceding her eventual torso appearance.

[@notrut]

How did it survive to Sweden?? I can't remember the last time I saw one in UK ... (A friend had a 4 cylinder in mid 80s) The nearest on eBay UK is £12,995!

[@philtucker1224]

Lots of car collectors in Sweden! ( less traffic too!) 😁

[@notrut]

@@philtucker1224 Considerably less traffic ...! England ..... 1,134 people per sq. mile. Sweden ..... 0,065 people per sq. mile.

[@philtucker1224]

@@notrut yes absolutely! ( do you live in Sweden buddy?)

[@notrut]

@@philtucker1224 No, I'm in the over-populated and oppressed Hellhole of England.

[@philtucker1224]

@@notrut ABBA are luckier than us then 🤣😂

[@onefastcyclist]

If only Triumph's management saw the light at the end of the tunnel - they could have built this

[@racketman2u]

Triumph's tragedy is that it was run by accountants.

[@leslieholmes2899]

Nice car

[@chrisfloyd9224]

800kilo with 160hp, you're flying

[@classix0707658904]

If i had wings :-)

[@jerelwright1665]

Sweet

[@jadams3427]

Nice car. Is that somewhere near Malmö ?

[@markwilliams5606]

Dig the 70. MGB GT. V8. Talk about Running 👍

[@joesutherland225]

Had one would love another more power is always welcome motor youve chosen isnt what idve used .idve put a leyland v8 in it

[@garymcaleer6112]

Beautiful lines on that car. Nicer than the BGT.

[@stevelong5510]

Great video was the following camera on a bike or a car?

[@turbo32coupe]

I had a mint 1973 GT6 MK2 in 1976. I was 21 yrs. old. It was maroon. I think it was 90 hp. it was not fast, but it corners like it was on rails.

[@theworldaccordingtochris4370]

Beautiful little car 👍. Jay Leno would want that 😉

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@bertrand525]

Have you changed the rear end ratio ? The original one could too short

[@philtucker1224]

Wasn’t his car?

[@martinzwaan2721]

When I saw my first E-type at age 18 I was disappointed, especially as I was, and still am, a Jaguar fan. I couldn't see what the fuss was about, it looked odd to me. Triumphs and especially the TR5 and GT6 looked much better, went like hell and have fantastic soundtracks.

[@philtucker1224]

Did you successfully receive therapy regarding the E-type disappointment? ( how many Jags do you have now?) 😁🇬🇧

[@martinzwaan2721]

@@philtucker1224 I coped. haha. Fortunately they had the XJ to sooth my wounded soul. I've had a few, currently have an XJ super 8.

[@philtucker1224]

@@martinzwaan2721 very nice . Kind regards.

[@984francis]

Which cam are you using?

[@classix0707658904]

Thanks for your comment. The DJI OSMO pocket 3.

[@dennislane100]

Bet that’s a thirsty little beast!My old 2.5 Pi ,with a full load ,on a motorway,used to get around 15 mpg,on a good day. You’d need a mortgage to run it nowadays!🤣

[@AJ-qn6gd]

Or you need to not have a mortgage to run one.

[@PeterPanoramics]

I used to have one, plus had 3 spitfires

[@HansDelbruck53]

I assume that price is 29,000 Euros and not 29.00 Euros.

[@whatthe6532]

If only the vid was 2x longer.

[@orlandoskeete179]

Sweet!!!

[@snatchhog]

Nice😁