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: - 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 - Spitfire and GT6 in motorsport - 24 Hours in 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 - An insight into what the press thought of each Spitfire and GT6 derivative, with pages also devoted to how the cars were marketed.
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Author:
Richard Dredge
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176 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 1.8 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.71 in, hardback
The Spitfire was one of Triumph's most successful models throughout the 1960s and 70s, and its high-performance sister car, the GT6, was received with equal acclaim. Both cars remain as popular today as when there were in production, their lasting success ensured not only by their attractive styling and performance, but also by their straightforward construction and the ease with which they can be maintained.
John Thomason's meticulously researched book charts their development, covering for each the many changes to the body and chassis, engine and engine bay, interior and transmission and suspension.
Thoroughly cross-referenced, this is an easy-to-use and quick reference guide, invaluable to owners wishing to maintain or restore their cars to be as near factory specification as possible.
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Author:
John Thomason
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168 pages, 29.5 x 21 x 1.2 cm / 11.6 x 8.25 x 0.47 in, paperback
Triumph Spitfire & GT6 - Setting the Small Sports Car Standard
Introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962, the Spitfire was designed to compete in the small sports car market against models such as the Austin-Healey Sprite. Based on an adapted Triumph Herald chassis, the Spitfire's swooping lines were designed by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti.
With more than 300,000 built, the Spitfire is the bestselling Triumph sports car model ever produced. As the values of Spitfires have risen significantly in recent years, interest in these affordable sports cars has also increased.
In this highly readable book, John Nikas describes all the technical and design developments that took the Spitfire through five separate models, from the Spitfire 4 (Mark 1) to the Triumph Spitfire 1500, as well as the competition models.
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Author:
John Nikas
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96 pages, 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.5 cm / 9.25 x 6.5 x 0.2 in, paperback
Illustrations:
100 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:
Amberley Publishing (GB, 2019)
ISBN:
9781445674483
Triumph Spitfire & GT6 - Setting the Small Sports Car Standard
Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980) and GT6 (1966-1973) - Essential Buyer's Guide
Benefit from the author's decades of working on and writing about Triumphs, with the real facts you need to decide whether a sports Triumph is going to suit you. The book covers all small sports Triumph models, explains how and where to buy one, how to handle auctions and whether to buy the best you can find, or to take on a restoration or a rolling restoration. It advises on choosing the right model for your needs and your budget, and describes the flavour of the more sporty or more cruising Spitfire types, contrasted with the more expensive and more powerful GT6 coupes.
The book explains in practical language how to apply key checks to spot a bad car quickly, then gives you a comprehensive inspection guide and an in-depth analysis of the various models' strengths and weaknesses. It provides inside technical information to save you the painful process of learning about Triumph foibles the hard way. It discusses upgrades using the author's own research, and includes comprehensive details of club backup and support organisations, and model specs.
Iain Ayre has been maintaining and repairing Triumph cars since before he was allowed in pubs, and has been writing about them for about 30 years. He continues to write for Triumph World magazine as a regular contributor from North America.
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Author:
Iain Ayre
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64 pages, 19.5 x 14 x 0.8 cm / 7.7 x 5.5 x 0.31 in, paperback
Emblematic of the automotive landscape of the 1960s and 1970s, the Triumph Spitfire had an exceptional career in Europe and the United States, lasting nearly twenty years. Produced until 1980, this small British sports car democratized the popular roadster, thanks to its ease of use, its reasonable cost and its particularly successful lines due to the Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. Often copied, but never equaled, the Spitfire has crossed the ages without flinching, becoming a true icon in the automotive world.
When people say British roadster, they usually mean Spitfire. Triumph's successful sports car became one of the most popular speedsters of all time soon after its launch in 1962. In this standard work, Triumph expert Richard Dredge presents all variants of the roadster and, of course, the legendary six-cylinder GT6 coupe.
Richly illustrated and packed with data and facts, the development and production of the five Spitfire generations and the three GT6 variants are presented. There is also information about the racing career of the speedy Triumph, about the tuning of the time, a lot of contemporary advertising and quotes from the trade press. A buying guide rounds off the work. A must for every fan of British roadster and sports car culture and a gem for every well-stocked automobile library.
The entire life of the Spitfire is meticulously described in this book, which is rich in technical information, curiosities and data of use to collectors; that includes all the constructional updates carried out on each single series, original equipment, optional accessories, the range of colours plus fundamental advice on how to correctly identify a Triumph Spirfire and restore it.
Text in Italian.
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Author:
Eros Olivati
Details:
104 pages, 27 x 24.5 cm / 10.6 x 9.7 in, paperback
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