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Triumph GT6 (1969)
for sale

Price: US $750.00

Description:

Once again listed is a 1969 Triumph GT6 Plus.
In the previous listing you may have noticed a rash of bid retractions.
The story there is that the high bidder didn't read the part that this car is not offered for out of country sales until 3 days after placing his bid.
After retracting his bid, the next bidder down decided that his transportation costs were more than he had in mind, so he then retracted his bid.
So, in fairness to everyone,
A. I ask that you please check your transportation costs before placing a bid.
and B. Please read the item description as it contains information that may not be shown in the pictures.
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As you will see in the photos, this car is a perfect candidate for your next restoration project.
After having ran it into the side of his garage, the previous owner quit driving it and stashed it away where it would set for the next 30 plus years.
When I intercepted this car I oiled down the cylinders and cranked it over by hand prior to hooking up a battery and a fuel supply. The car started remarkably easy! Upon start up, I noticed the water pump was noisy and so to get a better feel of things I removed the belt and found no unwanted noises.
This 2.0 ~ 6 cylinder is absolutely one of the nicest sounding 6s that I've heard in quite a long time!
The carburetors needed no adjustment. The throttle response is crisp and immediate, and though there's a short length of linkage missing, they appear to be in excellent condition!
It's my understanding that the previous owner had the engine rebuilt not long before the garage episode. Being minus a headlight, the days of driving the GT6 were over! I don't know the exact mileage on the engine, but it's my understanding that it isn't many. As said, after the oil I put in the cylinders burned away, there was no unwanted smoke, knocks or rattles. I will say though that a muffler is a must!
The smack on the left front looks much worse than what it really is. Once the outer fender skin is removed, the hood itself should straighten out nicely! Order up an outer skin, attach it back in place and you'll be on your way!
The 4 speed non overdrive transmission will need the shifter kit which contains the new bushings for the shift lever. It needs it badly!
What I found remarkable about this GT6 is that it's essentially all there and not all cobbled up!
The head liner is in excellent condition except for the very rear area at the back of the hatch. Although the seat foam is totally shot, the seat covers aren't horribly bad.
As the photos show, the backrest portion of the passenger seat has some holes, but the seat base is good. It does have one small hole about the size of a quarter.
The drivers seat cover is in excellent condition, and like the right side, the foam padding will need replacing.
The center trim panels are in very nice condition as is the steering wheel. The arm rest isn't bad, but it does have some light cracking that's beginning to show. The dash shows its age as the clear is peeling. The right door panel is very nice, and the left side other than a small hole from the window crank lever, (about the size of an eraser) it is in nice condition as well. Both right and left parcel trays are in tact and in nice condition.
As you'll also see, the floor pans need replacing as well as the rocker panels. There is also rust at the bottom of the quarters. The trunk floor is solid as is the rear hatch and rear valance.
The doors are straight with no major rust issues. However the hinges will need replacing to get proper alignment and door closure.
All of the switches and gauges are present and appear to be in working order. The wipers work as does the blower motor. The turn signals flash, but very slowly. Some lights work, others likely need bulbs.
All of the glass is in excellent condition! The windows roll up and down as they should but they could use some lubrication. The wing windows operate very nicely. The latches seal things up snug and tight as the rubber is in excellent condition! This GT6 also has the heated glass in the hatch door.
With the exception of the front bumper, the chrome and stainless parts are in very good condition. The front bumper guards (overriders) are in great condition. The Triumph, and GT6 Plus name plates are in excellent condition as well.
As far as the hydraulics go, being it's been setting all these years they will need a going through. Both master cylinders have some fluid remaining. The clutch master operates freely but doesn't pressurize the slave. The brake master is sticky but I feel it safe to say that it can be rebuilt.
The car also has a full set of Koni shocks (front & rear) and show no signs of leakage.
I cannot say how old the tires are but all 4 hold air and have very good tread. I don't recall seeing weather cracking, but if it were myself, I'd replace them before calling the car a driver.
This car comes as shown in the photos. Though I do not have the keys, I do have a clean Iowa title.
I've tried my best to give as accurate of a description as possible. If there is something that I haven't covered, or if you have additional questions, Please feel free to ask.
As a side note: the battery, electric fuel pump and fuel container used to start this car are considered as part of my tools and equipment and are not included in this sale.
With the strong smell of old gas I chose to use the alternative method for start up. the cars fuel tank could use a good flushing.
This car is located on the South side of Des Moines, Iowa in the airport area.
It is available for pickup between the hours of 9:AM and 7:PM CST. I can arrange my schedule to accommodate yours.
If paying upon pickup, No checks of any kind will be accepted! CASH ONLY!
A deposit of $500.00 via PayPal is due within 24 hrs. of end of sale.
I will not release the car or the title until total balance is paid in full!
If sending a hired transport, PLEASE advise your carrier that this car does not move on its own power and that it has No Brakes!
Notice
Due to previous issues, this car is offered to the Continental United States ONLY!
No out of Country sales ~ NO EXCEPTIONS !
Thank you for your interest and have a great day!!
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