Triumph TRIUMPH SPORTS 6 (1964)
Sale price: US $14,500.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1964 |
| VIN : | hb19265lcv | Mileage: | 7,808 |
| Transmission: | MANUAL 4 SPEED | Make: | Triumph |
| Body Type: | Convertible | Model: | TRIUMPH SPORTS 6 |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Engine: | 1600CC***6 CYL |
| Options: | Convertible | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Exterior Color: | Burgundy (RICHELIEU RED) | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Interior Color: | CAMEL | Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
| Number of Cylinders: | 6 |
Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States
Vehicle description
Coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti
Vin#hb19265lcv 1,596cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 Stromberg Carburetors
70bhp at 5,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Front Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle
Front Disc – Rear Drum Brakes
*Beautifully restored example of the limited-production Sports 6 Vitesse
*6-cylinder performance clothed in smart Michelotti-designed coachwork
*Great 1960s British tourer for rallies and driving events
*Offered with restoration photos
*Neatly detailed and recently serviced
THE TRIUMPH VITESSE 1964 TRIUMPH VITESSE SPORTS 6 CONVERTIBLE
Coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti
1,596cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 Stromberg Carburetors
70bhp at 5,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Front Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle
Front Disc – Rear Drum Brakes
*Beautifully restored example of the limited-production Sports 6 Vitesse
*6-cylinder performance clothed in smart Michelotti-designed coachwork
*Great 1964 British tourer for rallies and driving events
*Offered with restoration photos
*Neatly detailed and recently serviced
THE TRIUMPH VITESSE
The Triumph Vitesse was launched in May 1962 in both saloon and convertible versions. It was based on the successful Triumph Herald that had been introduced in 1959 and shared many of its components, including the chassis and very stylish Michelotti bodywork. For the Vitesse this bodywork now featured a reworked front end, accommodating the twin headlamp arrangement that gave origin to the distinctive slant eyed look that makes the car so instantly recognizable. Unlike the Herald"s small 4-cylinder engine, the Vitesse was fitted with a six-cylinder 1.6-liter unit that gave it a level of performance that would surprise or even embarrass owners of some sports cars of the time.
The interior of the car was again very similar to the Herald but benefited from some additions such as wood veneer door cappings. Like the Herald, the Sports 6 also underwent some styling changes and mechanical improvements throughout its production run of In 1963 the chassis was strengthened,
The Triumph Vitesse was launched in May 1962 in both saloon and convertible versions. It was based on the successful Triumph Herald that had been introduced in 1959 and shared many of its components, including the chassis and very stylish Michelotti bodywork. For the Vitesse this bodywork now featured a reworked front end, accommodating the twin headlamp arrangement that gave origin to the distinctive slant eyed look that makes the car so instantly recognizable. Unlike the Herald"s small 4-cylinder engine, the Vitesse was fitted with a six-cylinder 1.6-liter unit that gave it a level of performance that would surprise or even embarrass owners of some sports cars of the time.
The interior of the car was again very similar to the Herald but benefited from some additions such as wood veneer door cappings. Like the Herald, the sports 6 also underwent some styling changes and mechanical improvements throughout its production run, in 1963 the chassis was strengthened. The Sports 6 was a very close clone of the Vitesse exported with lhd in a limited edition of 679 cars. Aprox 10 are known to exist. This car had a frame off restoration aprox 10yr/"s ago, the car shows minimal wear, very good condition, a very peppy car. the floor is also insulated. Extra parts included with the sale. This car would have the potential to win at shows. The winner bidder would also have a car that would be a one of a kind at a show. . .Please call with any questions, "PRICE IS ALWAYS NEGOTIABLE". Must sell due to lack of storage space. . This car has been pampered with very low mileage, and rarity. . I"ll only accept bank transfers. . Thank you for your interest. . . . .727-940-7460. . . . Dale
On Apr-04-17 at 05:20