Triumph Group 44 GT6+ MK II Racing Car, 1969
Triumph GT6 II
Triumph GT6 II•
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Chassis No.: KC57687L
US$68,320 USD | Sold
- Design by Giovanni Michelotti
- 1,996cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
- 104bhp at 5,300rpm
- Twin Stromberg Carburetors
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension
- Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes
- 1969 National Championship Winner for SCCA E-Production class
- Driven in 1969/1970 SCCA Seasons by Mike Downs, Brian Fuerstenau, Bob Tullius
- Beautifully restored and documented by Classic Motorsports Magazine
1969 saw the first major revamp for the GT6 by improving the suspension geometry to increase handling characteristics, and was thus renamed the GT6+. Additionally, new bumper placement as well as extra venting were added to the body for additional aesthetics, safety and cooling. The engine also received a bump in power due to revised cylinder head, different duration camshafts and manifold design. The GT6+ was definitely a fine improvement from the first generation MK I.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This lovely 1969 Triumph GT6+ Mk II was one of the great accomplishments to come from Group 44 Inc. Equipped as a left-hand drive car, the car lead the 1969 season of the SCCA E-Production class and was also a force to be reckoned with in the 1970 D-Production class. As one of America's most well known racing teams, Group 44 Inc. had gathered the respect of many in the racing industry as being one of the most recognized leaders in the SCCA field.
This particular car dominated the field in the 1969 E-production class and took home the national championship for that year. Throughout the 1969 and 1970 season of the SCCA championships Mike Downs, Brian Fuerstenau and Bob Tullius drove this very car to many first place podiums, while securing the 1969 championship. This GT6+ was discovered in 2005 as a "barn find" where it was confirmed by the former crew chief of Group 44 Inc., Lanky Foushee, to be the exact car that won the 1969 SCCA national championship. Upon the confirmation of this, the car was treated to an extensive restoration which was documented by Classic Motorsports magazine as one of their great project car restorations.
When the restoration was completed in 2009, the car was taken to the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance where it proceeded to win the Cars of Group 44 award. This true championship winning car is eligible for many vintage racing series and would be an excellent compliment to any collection.
Cost
250,906 AED
