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Triumph Spitfire and GT6: A Guide to Originality Paperback – February 1, 2007

by John Thomason (Author)

4.7 35 ratings

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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168 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Crowood Press
Publication date

February 1, 2007
Dimensions

8.35 x 0.25 x 11.75 inches
ISBN-10

1861268610
ISBN-13

978-1861268617
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About the Author

John Thomason has been a lifelong Spitfire enthusiast and has restored many of his own cars. He is a past Spitfire secretary of the Triumph Sports Six Club.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crowood Press; Revised edition (February 1, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1861268610
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1861268617
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.39 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.35 x 0.25 x 11.75 inches

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Hernac

Great Spitfire Resource!

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016

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Great book - can't put it down. If you are into Spitfires, get this book!

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016

Very good.

Lots of good info plus photos

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2013

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This is a must have for Spitfire and GT6 owners: I have one of each. There are many variations in the manufacturing of these LBCs (Little British Cars) and this book can clear up what each year and model may have had coming from the factory. While most of the photos are black and white, they are nonetheless helpful to both the restorer and a mechanic/hobbyist.
My only criticism is that this book was written for British readers and some "translation" is required, plus most photos are of Brit cars with steering wheels on the right-hand side.

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Richard Flynn

Great Originality Guide

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2008

The Author really did a great job showing the differences between all the years and models of these great little cars. Wonderful B/W photos of lots of details will help amature and professional restorers alike. However the book does not cover Left hand drive US spec versions, but this does not make too much of a difference. A must for the Spitfire/ GT6 owner's book shelf.

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John Hanlin

Very good. Would have liked to see more detailed photos ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015

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Very good. Would have liked to see more detailed photos of the engine & compartment.

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Michael C. Stoliker

Too Focused on the British Market

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015

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A very good and thorough guide if you happen to own a home market Spitfire with right hand drive. Coverage of US and Canadian market versions of the cars is nonexistent, so if you have a Federal US or California version of the Spitfire, don't expect to find any pictures of the engine with all the emission controls that were only sent overseas.

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Martin Tully

A must for GT-6 owners

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2000

As an owner of a GT-6, any reference book is helpful. This one is very complete except for the lack of more color pictures. I think one of the interesting things about these cars is there isn't a single source for answers. You have to search for "nuggets" of information. This book is a real "find" for anyone needing information on the Spitfire and GT-6 models. Enjoy.

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Wade Robinson

Looking for a Triumph Spitfire? Start Here!

Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2021

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If you're in the market for a Triumph Spitfire, or if you are just an enthusiast of these iconic British sports cars, then this is the book for you. This book includes detailed descriptions of the unique features of each model of the Spitfire convertible and GT6 hard top. Complete with detailed photos of each styling and component change and a detailed history of the inner workings at Leyland/Triumph that led to them, this book is essential for anyone shopping for an original car. Note that it is not a repair manual. It will help you determine if the car you're looking at is correct for its model type, but it won't tell you how to repair anything that may be wrong. Then again, starting with a good original car is always half the battle. Enjoy!

Eli

Importante per gli appassionati

Reviewed in Italy on December 20, 2019

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Completo è indicativo della stori

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Niklaus S.

Triumph Spitfire and GT6: A Guide to Originality (Speed Pro)

Reviewed in Germany on May 28, 2014

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The book is very informative and tells about the Triumph Spitfire whatever is to know about this car. I can recommend it.

The Engineer

More detail than you could ever want

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2013

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What a brilliant book for a GT6 (& Spitfire) geek. Lots of little details about the build of an authentic car. Absolutely necessary for anyone who wants to be able to know the build state of a GT6 (or Spitfire). I particularly liked the picture of the touring spares kit (hoses, plugs, points, bulbs etc.); imagine asking for one of those these days!

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CW

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2017

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Exactly what I was looking for

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