1966 Triumph Vitesse 1600
No Reserve

Registration No: MPK 587D
Chassis No: HB32973DL0
MOT: Exempt

• Fully restored in 2004
• Comes with service history dating back to 1966
• Offered with current V5c document

In 1962, following the pre-war practice of fitting 6-cylinder power plants into hitherto 4-cylinder powered chassis, Triumph introduced their Vitesse with a 1596cc 6-cylinder engine in a lengthened Herald frame, with similar body panels and modified front end incorporating four headlamps. The Vitesse was built by Standard-Triumph from May 1962 to July 1971. The car was styled by Giovanni Michelotti, and was available in both saloon and convertible variants, firstly with a 1600cc engine then latterly with a 2000cc unit. Triumph's Vitesse has always been popular for its super-smooth six cylinder engine and good power-to-weight ratio and more than 22,000 1600 models were built before the MkII was launched in 1968. Overdrive was particularly desirable turning the car into a capable long distance tourer.

The subject of a previous full restoration carried out between 2003 and 2004 this overdrive-equipped Vitesse Saloon is accompanied by a huge history file detailing the car’s provenance and service history back to 1966. Finished in cream with red stripe and red leather interior, it would now benefit from some cosmetic attention to the bodywork and is offered without reserve.

For more information, please contact:
Chris Wardley
chris.wardley@handh.co.uk
07841 838967