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1965 Triumph Vitesse Mk I Convertible

1965 Triumph Vitesse Mk I Convertible -Sold

Lot Number: 702

1965 Triumph Vitesse Mk I Convertible

This 1965 TRIUMPH VITESSE

  • Sold for: £3,300

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 17th June, 2016 at 12.00pm BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Red

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    GGF297C

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    12701

DESCRIPTION

A well presented Vitesse with overdrive...The Triumph Vitesse was introduced on 25th May 1962, resurrecting a name previously used by the Triumph Motor Company in the thirties, and was an in-line 6-cylinder performance version of the Triumph Herald small saloon. The Herald had been introduced on 22nd April 1959 and was an attractive two-door light car styled by the Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. Within two years Triumph began to entertain thoughts about a small sporting saloon based on the Herald and, ideally, using stocks of their existing 6-cylinder engine. Michelotti was again approached for styling input, and he penned a delightfully balanced small car that utilised nearly all the body panels from the Herald, combined with a new front end with a slanted 4-headlamp design.

GGF 297C was born on the 13th of August 1965 and is powered by 1.6 litre, six-cylinder engine coupled to a manual gearbox with overdrive. Finished in 'Fire Engine' Red with a black soft-top, the car is described as being in good clean condition and driving well. We understand it was restored between ten and fifteen years ago and is described as being 'in good usable condition'. Supplied with a current MoT certificate valid until February 2017.

The Herald and the Vitesse are now back in fashion, particularly the convertibles and this pretty car ticks all the boxes.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
702
Make
TRIUMPH
Model
VITESSE
Registration Number
GGF297C
MOT Expiry
08/02/2017
Chassis Number
HB25117
Body Colour
Red

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CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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