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[PATR8]

https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-GT6-...=item3cb1307f88

So what is a GT6 like this worth? With my son off at college and daughter following next year it is either another dog, drinking more adult beverages, or a GT6 (what I really want is a Rover SD1 but GT6 is very close behind).

There seems to be a fair number on the market regularly, parts relatively easy to find, and appear easy to work on.

I would rather have an earlier model but I am not picky, but something to work on during the winter after I finish having the heads on my 8 redone.

Just looking for opinions

 

[DNK]

David, go for a GT6 .Sweet car.

 

[Andrew Mace]

Hard to say without actually seeing that GT6 what it's worth. From what I do see and from what the seller says, I feel somewhat confident saying it's not worth any more than the buy it now price, but that might be a good ballpark price.

With that particular car or any Mk3, rust on the leading edge of the roof above the windshield is a known major problem, for which pretty much the only cure is cutting out rust and fabricating patch panels to repair. For whatever reason, the older GT6 bodies (with their separate bolt-in windshield frames) didn't seem nearly so susceptible to rot in that area!

As a '73, if stock, it's got the swing-spring rear suspension rather than the better but more complicated Roto-flex-style suspension, and it's got the lower compression, 79hp engine (not a big deal unless you can drive an earlier one to compare it to, which I was able to do years ago when I went from a '70 to a '72 -- yes, there's a noticeable difference, but it's not horrible).

Try one on if you can to see if you're physically comfortable in one. If so, I can't imagine why you wouldn't truly enjoy the GT6 experience, whichever vintage you might end up with!

 

[vagt6]

Hard to imagine this car has only "minor" rust, I'd have to inspect it verrrry carefully before buying.

Unless you're a masochist (or a professional restorer), don't buy a rusty one. If there's "minor" rust, there's "serious" rust somewhere in the car. If you're lucky, it's not in the frame. Also check the body panel fit, many GT6s have been driven hard and hit in the past. You don't want a knackered frame, a sure way to get in over your head almost immediately.

If you give it a careful, thorough inspection and don't find rot or collision damage, buy it, it's a very good deal. But if there's rust or wreck damage . . .

Wait for a nicer example, maybe a nice MK II.

 

[WedgeWorks]

IMHO the GT6 is more of user friendly Triumph. The smaller bits and pices that make it different than the spitfire will be an issue down the road but overall it is a nice solid car. The SD1 unless you have parts cars can turn into a chore. ECUs, trim, suspension, brakes, etc are hard to come by here in the US and if it is rusty forget it! Across the pond you will have to go! The GT6 in early, plu and MkIII form all are nice. I worked on the later MKIIIs and liked the styling and interiors as being a huge improvement. Go for rust free first with all the bits and narrow your search from there.

 

[UmmYeahOk]

How come I keep seeing MKIIIs in what I consider "in good condition" for sale for so cheap? And for some reason, they never meet the very low reserve. But when you find a MKI or MKII (much harder to find) they are bid up to $7-9k and dont make reserve. Why are MKI and MKIIs more desirable? Body style? age? lack of emission regulations?

I would of probably settled with a MKIII (dont care for the rear end), just so I wouldnt have to work on it so much, and I could enjoy it for the same price as a non running MKI.

Also, why so many MKIIIs around? Did they make so many more? Surely being a few years younger doesnt make them easier to survive.

 

[vagt6]

I'm not sure of the import numbers, but more MK IIs and MK IIIs were exported to the U.S. than were MK Is.

There can't be any significant number left running and on the roads. These cars were often driven hard (and crashed), and attracted rust like a magnet.

I'd be very surprised if there were more than a couple thousand in good running condition in the U.S. Just a guess.

Here are the production stats:

MK I GT6: Built July 1966 to September 1968;
> Number built 15,818
> Chassis numbers KC1 to KC13752;
> Basic price £800.00.

MkII (U.S. market - GT6+)Built July 1968 to December 1970;
> Number built 12,066;
> Chassis numbers KC50001 to KC58046. From October 1970, KC75001 to KC82398.
> Basic price Starting at £879.00 rising to £925.00 at end of production run.

MkIII Built October 1970 to December 1973
> Number built 13,042;
> Chassis numbers KE1 on (1971), KE10001 on (1972), KE20001 to KE24218 - (Feb. 1973) on
(U.S. market used KF prefix)
Basic price Starting at £970.00 rising to £1285.00 by 1973.