| Issue #4 - 1999 |
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The lastest rantings from the editor. [more]
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| Rear End Modifications |
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Some interesting ideas on rear end modifications supplied to me by Steve Smith, who should know as he races a GT6. How does using 240Z hubs sound... [more]
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| Peter Allott's Spit 6 revisited |
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Time to revisit the restoration of Peter Allott's Spitfire Mk4 with GT6 running gear. Slowly but surely it is nearing completion. [more]
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| Bob Twigg's GT6 |
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Bob Twigg has one immacluate 1968 Triumph GT6 Mk 1, the product of a 5-year frame-up restoration completed in 1997. The car is now for sale, so have a look. [more]
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| Your Stuff |
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Reader contributions - letters, photos, etc.[more]
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| Triumph GT6 Ezine |
Feature Car - Bob Twigg's GT6 |
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Author: Bob Twigg Editor: Todd Wilson
Bob sent me an email to see if I could put a notice about his car for sale on the site. The details & photos were so good, I decided to make it the feature car.
This 1968 Triumph GT6 Mk 1 is the end product of a 5-year frame-up
restoration completed in 1997. Rebuilt to factory specifications as a show
car, this automobile looks and runs as if it just came off the showroom
floor. Due to a lack of garage storage space in our new house this vehicle
needs to find a good home. If you love rare cars in top condition this one
may be for you. Over $20,000 went into the restoration and the car was
appraised by Mountjoy's Autoshop for $18,000. I am asking a very
reasonable $9,500 for the car. This car took first place in the
Spitfire/GT6 class at British Car Day, 1997. It is the first time a GT6
has ever won the class. All serious offers will be entertained. Call Bob
at (410) 489-5417 or email to btwigg@erols.com.
1968 Triumph GT6 Mk 1- SPECIFICATIONS
Built: July 1966 to September 1968
Total number: 15,818, ~7,500 shipped into USA
Chassis numbers: KC1 to KC13752
Engine: Cast iron block and head. Straight 6 engine with 4 main crankshaft
bearings. Capacity: 1998cc. Bore and stroke: 74.7x76mm. Compression ratio:
9.5:1 (8.5:1 for U.S., 1968-). Twin Zenith Stromberg CD150 carburettors.
Max.power: 95bhp@5000rpm Max.torque 117lb-ft @ 3000rpm
Transmission: Rear wheel drive from front-mounted engine. 4-sp gearbox
bolted to rear engine plate. Direct gear change. Clutch: 8.5" diaphragm
type. All synchromesh gearbox. Final drive 3.27:1 (3.89:1 with opt.
overdrive). Overall ratios - non-overdrive: 3.27:1 top, 4.11:1 third,
5.82:1 second, 8.66:1 first. Reverse 10.13:1. Overall ratios with over-
drive: 3.89:1 top (3.11:1 o/d), 4.86:1 third (3.89 o/d), 6.92:1 second,
10.30 first. Reverse 12.06:1
Gearbox ratios: 1.00:1 top, 1.25:1 third, 1.78:1 second,
2.65:1 first, 3.10:1 reverse
20.1 mph/1000rpm top non-o/d
21.2 mph/1000rpm top o/d (3.89:1 final drive)
Wheelbase and track: Wheelbase 6ft 11in. Track: front 4ft 1in, rear 4ft
0in.
Suspension: Front: Independent double wishbone type with coil springs.
Telescopic shock absorbers with anti-roll bar. Rear: Independent swing axle
with transverse leaf spring, trailing radius arm and telescopic shock
absorbers.
Steering: Rack and pinion with impact absorbing steering column. 4-1/4
turns lock to lock. Turning circle 25ft 3in.
Brakes: 9.7in dia. front discs. 8x1-1/4in rear drums.
Wheels ard tyres: 155-13in radial tyres on 4.5in pressed steel or optional
centre-lock wire wheels (standard on most U.S.-spec. cars).
Bodywork: 2-seater sports Coupe. Opening rear tailgate. Optional 2+2 rear
seats.
Dimensions and weight: Length: 12ft 1in , Width: 4ft 9in, Height: 3ft
11in, Unladen weight: 1904 lb
Electrical system: 12-v negative earth. 56 amp-hr battery with dynamo.
Performance: 0 - 50 mph: 7.8 sec
0 - 60 mph: 11.1 sec
Top speed: 108 mph
Touring fuel consumption: 31 mpg (Imp.)
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Do you have a GT6, Spitfire or Hybrid? Send me some photos and a little blurb on the car and I'll put it up here.
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