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For a whole generation of car enthusiasts, Triumph was the manufacturer to turn to when buying a sports car. Whether it was a Spitfire or GT6 - or the more costly TR models - this Coventry manufacturer was the sports car king during the twentieth century. Now that these machines are fully fledged classics, nothing has changed. While the Spitfire has the MGB as a formidable adversary, the GT6 is still in a class of its own. Triumph Spitfire and GT6 details the history and development of these classic cars, with specification guides for each of the five Spitfire derivatives and three GT6 models. Topics covered include the development and production of the five Spitfire derivatives from 1962 - 1980, the Spitfire 4, 4 Mk2, Mk3, MkIV and 1500; the GT6 models from 1966-1973, the Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3; the Spitfire and GT6 in motorsport - 24 Hours Le Mans, Alpine Rally and Tour de France, and racing in the US; full buying guide and tips on modifying, with colour and trim options, and details of optional extras available for each model. Also includes an insight into what the press thought of each Spitfire and GT6 derivative, with pages devoted to how the cars were marketed. Superbly illustrated with 291 colour photographs.
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Aston Martin V8 | William Presland |
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TRIUMPH
SPITFIRE AND GT6
THE COMPLETE STORY
RICHARD DREDGE
THE CROWOOD PRESS
First published in 2014 by
The Crowood Press Ltd
Ramsbury, Marlborough
Wiltshire SN8 2HR
www.crowood.com
This e-book first published in 2014
Richard Dredge 2014
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers.
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ISBN 978 1 84797 704 5
CONTENTS
TIMELINE
1957: Work starts on Standard-Triumphs new family car, the Herald. |
1959: The production Herald makes its dbut. |
1960: Michelotti is commissioned to design a Herald-based two-seater sports car. |
Herald 948 coup.
1961: The decision is made to put the Spitfire into series production. |
1962: The first-generation Spitfire breaks cover, with an 1147cc engine and four-speed manual gearbox, borrowed from the Herald. The car is also based on a shortened Herald chassis. |
1965: The Spitfire MkII goes on sale, still with the 1147cc engine, but with more power and a stronger clutch. |
1966: The GT6 dbuts at the Earls Court Motor Show, with a 95bhp 1998cc Vitesse-sourced engine. Overdrive is optional while the bumpers and lighting are carried over from the Spitfire. |
GT6 Mk1.
1967: The Spitfire MkIII arrives, with a 1296cc engine, a hood thats much easier to use and revised styling. |
1968: The Mk2 GT6 arrives with a new dashboard, revised cylinder head and tweaked rear suspension. The straightsixs top end is from the TR5, for better breathing, while the rear suspension adopts rotoflex couplings and wishbones. Styling adjustments include the removal of the louvres in the side of the bonnet, raised bumpers front and rear, and Rostyle wheel trims. |
1969: Minor revisions bring better interior padding and an improved steering wheel, and the structure is also strengthened to cope with tougher US crash regulations. |
Spitfire 4.
1970: The MkIV Spitfire brings another facelift, plus an all-synchromesh gearbox and more predictable handling, thanks to revised rear suspension. Meanwhile, the Mk3 GT6 goes on sale little changed from its predecessor. The most significant changes centre on a de-seamed shark-nosed bonnet and the rear panels are updated with the family cut-away tail that incorporates less chrome. There are no significant changes under the skin. |
1971: Seatbelts are now fitted as standard to the Spitfire. |
1973: The Spitfire 1500 makes its entrance, for the US market only. The bigger motor is needed because of all the emissions control equipment that has to be fitted. Theres also a wider rear track, to overcome handling issues. Also, a brake servo is now fitted to the GT6, the rear brakes are increased in size and the rear suspensions rotoflex couplings disappear, with the swing-spring rear axle later to be used on the Spitfire being fitted instead. At the same time the instruments are revised, vinyl replaces the brushed nylon seat covers and head restraints plus tinted glass are fitted for the first time. Also, in this year the final GT6 is made. |
Spitfire 1500.
1974: The Spitfire 1500 goes on sale in the UK. |
1977: The interior receives minor fettling for greater comfort. |
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