triumph | Paul Blank

From my own collection:

One of the great executive sporting saloons of its era, this model boasted fuel injection to spice up the performance of the 2.5-litre 6-cylinder engine.

Renowned for their performance, handling and comfort and styled by Michelotti in Italy, the design was widely admired.

This car has the optional automatic transmission.

This car was delivered new by State Distributor for Triumph, Premier Motors. It was purchased by a Triumph enthusiast in 2005. It lived a life as a collectors piece, being taken to car shows and used for club runs.

The owner made a few key upgrades. These included a new set of five Triumph Stag alloy wheels, the rear axles have been upgraded to Mk2 versions, and possibly most significantly, power steering has been added. This is the Dutch-made EZ electric power steering system, specifically made for this model of Triumph.

The car was always properly maintained and cherished. Unfortunately with ageing, his health deteriorated, he stopped driving and the Triumph sat in his garage for a year before the family decided to let it go.

On my buying the car, a Triumph specialist company went over the car, checked everything, replaced some hoses and made adjustments to ensure the car was good after its year of slumber. A new battery and accelerator cable have been installed.

A modern sound system with Bluetooth has been added and inertia reel seatbelts have been fitted. It drives very nicely, the torquey engine giving ample performance.

The car presents beautifully throughout. It has been to many events such as Classic Cars & Coffee where it’s always admired.

Unfortunately a house move to a place with less garage space means the car has to, very reluctantly, go.

Included is a history file, original handbook and service booklet, a manual for the sound system and a workshop manual. Some spare belts and hoses are with the car. The number plates 69 INJ go with the car to a WA buyer.

Please request an email with more details and photos from paul@classicrally.com.au

Whilst every effort to ensure accuracy is made when preparing the description of a car, much of the information is provided by the owner and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and complete. Some errors and omissions occur occasionally and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from incorrect or incomplete information or any reliance which might be placed on information provided. Any potential purchaser is advised to make his or her own independent investigations or inspections to determine title and whether a vehicle is suitable for purchase.

This car has been comprehensively rebuilt for multiple uses. As a country cruising car, as a competition car and as a club car.

Acquired by the current owner almost twenty years ago, a six year restoration was completed in 2012.

For the comfort angle, the car would be fitted with later type GT6 seats with headrests, trimmed in cream leather. The rest of the interior was trimmed and carpeted to match, with “Jaguar” carpets. Beneath is sound deadening material.

The owner’s intention was to create a car his wife could drive and which could also be used in club level motorsport events. Thus, a more powerful version of the Triumph 6-cylinder unit was built-up for the car. At 2.5 litres, with fuel injection the car’s power output is 130bhp. A stronger gearbox from a Triumph sedan is fitted, with electric overdrive.

Some $40,000 was spent on the build and when finished, the car began appearing at club events. At the Triumph Nationals, it was voted runner-up in the People’s Choice award. Upgrades to the suspension and brakes while refining the car for events saw an additional $12,000 spent.

The result is a potent, predictable sporty coupe which has competed in Albany Round the Houses events, track days at Wanneroo raceway with the VSCC and competed in motorkhanas with the Triumph club. The GT6 has attended Triumph Nationals in 2014, 2018 and 2024. It’s won several trophies…

There’s a Heritage Certificate with this car. The selling dealer was Premier Motors in Perth, WA state distributor for Triumph.

The rebuild was completed some years ago now and there’s the odd chip and blister, but overall it still presents very well. The GT6 drives very well, as one might expect after such a sorting campaign.

If the car sells to a Western Australian buyer the number plates GT6 will be available for $1000, otherwise standard issue plates will be provided.

The owner advises that the car has been very reliable and is keen to point out that it has no oil leaks and never runs hot. On the road it quickly becomes evident that while the car offers plenty of grunt, it can be docile and easy to use in traffic. It’s ready for use as a weekend fun car or in club motorsports.

Please request an email with more details and photos from paul@classicrally.com.au