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t was late fall 1975 in the Niagara re- MG & TRIUMPH Specialists gionI and I was turning sixteen on Decem- ber 31st . I had worked to save some money Browse the website and was setting my goals on owning my first car . I had learned to drive in a Cortina www.obsoleteauto.com for and a 2000TC, my father owned a updates on stocked parts and secure BSA and my brother a Norton Commando, access to online ordering. The parts I was destined to own British! I had my eye C you need, any time or day. on an MG Sprite (please don’t hold that M against me), but things changed . My father told me of a car he saw for sale Y and we should have a look . It was later in the CM evening when we pulled up to a house and MY the silhouette of a GT6 emerged . We parked CY beside it and Dad said “I like the lines” . I was CMY in total agreement . We were looking over Roger and his brother John standing behind an Austin Healey

K the car when we were met by the owner – haircuts were optional in those days in the driveway . He was a long haired chap and seemed quite content with himself . He A flat near Thunder Bay explained he just bought a Z28 and needed to sell the GT6 and then handed over the keys for a test run . With Dad at the helm we ventured off down the road, Dad get- ting used to the gears . We hit our first red Request a FREE copy of the GARAGE SALES! light and when it turned green we were off Chronicle. That’s right. Check out our annual leaving headlights behind us and my father Call: 1-800-265-7437 or 519-337-3232 enthusiastically saying ”this really goes”, my Spring or Fall Garage Sales and browse smile at that time was from ear to ear . We Email: [email protected] endless deals. purchased the GT6 that evening . Young man goes west I received my license in the New Year Each issue is packed with super deals Payment Options: and was off and running . My first order of somewhat of a birth control device . I netically over the radio followed by first on parts and accessories along with Visa, Mastercard and American Express business was installing an eight track play- mean a Pinto was plausible, the GT6 not name “Roger” . My father got up and joined er in the glove box coupled to the existing so . I started thinking my mother had my mother in the kitchen indicating what technical articles to help you do the job. Shipping: Canada Post and most AM FM radio . You could store a number something to do with this . he had just heard . I came home at a decent A great resource for YOUR sports car! courier services of eight tracks in the glove box and Pink Time progressed and like any teenager I hour, I think it was four in the morning, Floyd, Steve Miller and Neil Young were a was coming home later and later . My moth- most lights were on and my mother was mere arms length away . er would stay up, but my father would rest standing by the backdoor, my father was Most girls liked the car except for the listening to his police scanner . One week- still at the kitchen table, he looked tired . I ALL TO PRESERVE AND DRIVE THE TRIUMPH snobby ones (they were not my type end around midnight I was pulled over by told them I was pulled over because both anyway) . I soon discovered the GT6 was the police . My last name was spelled pho- taillights were out and I told the officer I

Ragtop I Summer I 2012 www .TorontoTriumph .com 13 His and hers in their new two car garage would tend to it first thing I uncovered the GT6 each Dawn was now the proud owner of a 1976 if he would redo the GT6 seats . Not long British Car ¼ page ad 2012 Editor's choice: horizontalin or the vertical morning . Helayout. told me spring and the fascination of Inca Spitfire, however we still had a single after infection set in, I was back in sur- to make sure of that and spending another summer car garage . We enlisted the help of Cathy, gery and then I had a portable antibiotic no ticket was exchanged . driving her never escaped me . whom we had met earlier in Kingston and pump attached to me for three months . I The Prince of Darkness The people who knew the car she came up with a great design and con- merely looked at this as a temporary set- 7.5”x2.4375” paid me 19.06cmthe first of xmany 6.27cm would wave and on occasion, struction was underway . What a dream it back and was installing my new seats in visits that night and my someone at a stop light would Kingston we were affectionately greeted was to have both cars side by side in the the GT6, pump and all . I was optimistic I father retired the scanner . I shout over “I used to own one by everyone on hand . There was a guy new garage, life was complete . would be driving that summer, but that guess I should have had a British muscle Triumphs over German engineering, GT6 stays, 914 goes of those ”. I replied, “I still do” . named Wayne who made me laugh imme- That winter we were involved in a seri- summer passed and so did the next with cell phone . wedding was in the works . I still had the Enter the spring of 2005 and Dawn diately and still does to this day . Frank, who ous accident with an impaired driver and the GT6 sitting idle . The knee replace- www.transportbooksI enrolled in Engineering at Lakehead GT6 and had also acquired a Porsche.com 914 . mentions about going to Kingston in the showed me a magazine layout from the when I did get out of the vehicle I knew ment has never been right to this day . University in 1979 . I wanted to get as far There seemed something16 Elrose logical aboutAvenue GT6 for the Classic that is being put on by seventies that shows him behind the iden- something was wrong with my knee . I Reality plays some funny games with you Transportaway as I could and ThunderBooks Bay seemed driving a car in 90 degreeToronto, heat with Ontario the the Toronto Triumph Club, we had just be- tical GT6 . A couple named Jack and Cathy had played a lot of sports including soc- and the thought of selling the car final- who we spent a lot of time in the parking Cars, bikes,like the boatsperfect fit . andDriving planes… the GT6 along the roof off and the engineM9M behind 2H6 you Canadaverses come members . She sugared the conversa- cer (or football as Fid would say) and after ly crossed my mind, after all it has now Superior route was a dream . In the summers tion telling me there will be a day at Shan- lot with and still get in trouble with to this my second scope the surgeon at that time been four years . trucks, tractors, tanks and trains. a closed coupe with a fiery(416)744-7675 inferno in front I would go out west for work and when I had of you . Long trips in the(800)665-2665 heat with the GT6 nonville . The car was packed, including an day . There was a myriad of other great peo- told me to lay off the sports as I may need Is it a guy thing to become attached to some free time we would drive through the left you feeling a little lethargic and the oc- 85 pound yellow lab secured in the back ple . What a weekend! a knee replacement later in my years, I an automobile? I suppose so . I do think Canada's largestmountains, selection the two ofof us motoringwere inseparable . bookscasional break & motorsport was necessary . videosfor a 45 minute drive to the kennel . The one I was told I should bring the GT6 up took his advice . Unfortunately the im- we all have a cherished memento that British Car booksI had installed a specialty: a new AM FM stereohistorical, c/w a Dawn pictorial and I bough t &our startertechnical. home and thing about the GT6 is that you can put a to British Car Day, so that fall we did and pact had compressed my knee to a point flourishes good memories . The GT6 was Mon-Sat 10am-5pmbuilt in cassette player - infree the GT6 parking and was the – garage free was mailing big enough for list both cars . A lot of stuff in it . Upon arrival at the kennel placed third . . and again the following year . I was bone on bone and a replacement that to me . www.autophile.ca learning a computer language called For- few years later we bought our lovely home the dog could not be happier to disembark I was invincible, until a fourth GT6 showed was necessary at the age of 48 . The sur- The GT6 is now for sale, 37 years after tran (punch cards and all) . Technology was on the water, which we still reside in . It came the GT6, it just had to watch not to step on up the year after . gery was slated for mid September 2008 my father and I took it for its first run . In flying through the roof at that time . with one glitch, a single car garage . A deci- his tongue getting out . We were now fully involved with the and a week later I was at British Car Day closing I say, Godspeed old friend, it has club, so why not buy another Triumph? 3.75”x 4.9375” 3 ¾ x 4 15/16Fast track to the9.53cm year 1987 x 12.55cmand a May sion was made and the Porsche was sold . Upon arrival in the hotel parking lot in chasing Vic down with my walker to see been a slice . ragtop

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RAGTOP 45 marque my words Quest for a Special Car with the ‘TRIUMPH SMELL’ by Garth Saddler

y passion for the Triumph GT6 the Mk I model best . I liked the Mstarted many years ago in my early child- look from the front and also hood when I was living in Jamaica . Two the interior . I knew that the doors down the road from our house lived rear suspension geometry was an army officer who had a GT6 Mk III . I can not as good as in later models, clearly remember hearing him starting the but I had no intentions of rac- car and revving the engine . I would dash ing the car so that would not to the window just to get a glimpse of the be a problem . In fact, my goal, car racing by and promised myself that one if I found a suitable car, was to day I too would own such a car . keep it as near to original fac- Let’s fast forward a few years - actually, tory specification as possible . more than a few years! I am now living and As my search continued, I working in Canada . One day a co-worker realized that it was not going and very good friend started talking about to be an easy task as GT6s are Garth’s 1968 Mk 1 GT6 cars . He mentioned that someone had getting harder and harder to given him an old Triumph . He said it was find . On one occasion, I came very close to not going to lose this one . A few days later, a 1968 GT6+ . I could not believe it! I just acquiring a beautiful signal red 1968 Mk I, in March 2011, the car was in my driveway . had to go and see it, thinking I could buy but I was a few minutes too late - the car My first task asw a general clean up it from him . I was amazed at this great little had been sold by the time I arrived . and then I started to go through the car car . The engine started, but the car was not During the course of my search, I be- carefully trying to ascertain what tasks in drivable condition . However, seeing it came temporarily side tracked and ended needed to be tackled . As I have never rekindled my desire to own a GT6 . I did ev- up purchasing a 1980 Spitfire and later done any form of mechanical work before, erything possible to buy the car from my a 1974 TR6, neither of which satisfied my I had to take my time and build up my skill friend, but he was intent on keeping it . ultimate goal and both of which required level . I started with some of the more cos- With a newly awakened sense of en- restoration budgets beyond my means metics issues . Everything seemed to work, thusiasm my quest started in earnest . I and mechanical abilities, so they were but some of the original switches and trim probably bought all the GT6 books that passed on to others to tackle . had been replaced by newer, non-original, were available on the market and delved One day my luck turned as I was brows- pieces . I found Canley Classics and Spitfire into internet sites to learn as much as pos- ing the classifieds on the TTC website . Graveyard, both of the UK and Spitbits sible about the marque . I started to learn There was a 1968 GT6 Mk I for sale . I hurried in California to be very good sources for about the differences between the three to take a look . It was not perfect, but it was parts for the Mk I . GT6 models and concluded that I preferred all original and I promised myself that I was As soon as the weather started to get

Ragtop I Summer I 2012 www .TorontoTriumph .com 17 The ZS carburetors were refurbished by Jeff Palya at Paltech warmer I had the car appraised and in- in Ohio sured and it was now time to focus on driving . Armed with temporary plates and ZS Carburetors with intake manifold . These CAA card in my wallet, I was ready to see were shipped to Jeff Palya at Paltech in Ohio how it ran on today’s roads . I was delight- for full service and restoration . I had always ed when the car started immediately with felt that they were never adjusted correctly, only a little choke required and it seemed and the throttle body never felt as tight as it to purr like a kitten . I let it warm up for should, and many of the springs were miss- about 10 minutes to ensure nothing un- ing . I also took the opportunity to get my toward was leaking and then I was off – on exhaust manifold sand blasted, and I later my first solo drive! painted them with manifold paint . Not wanting to venture too far, I initially My passion heightened even more just drove around the block and then grad- for this little GT6 after taking part in last ually started to increase my distance from year’s “Fid’s Impromptu Fall Fling” driving home as confidence was gained . The car tour and a recent trip to Campbelleville ran great, accelerated nicely, and tracked where it was thrilling driving through well . I was quite amazed at the torque of The interior look was an appealing factor in Garth’s choice of the Mk 1 the twisty escarpments and cruising with the engine . It seemed to pull well through My intentions are to continue the proj- I might tackle some of the larger mechani- other Triumph enthusiasts . As my confi- the gears . The shifts were easy and very do you always smell like gas ect as a rolling restoration, driving the car cal jobs in due course . dence in the reliability of the GT6 is ap- precise . Although the brakes worked well, and exhaust when you drive during the summer months and learning So far this spring, I have successfully at- preciating, I will certainly participate in I found that they did require fairly strong the car?” They refer to it as the and building my confidence levels so that tempted the removal and refitting of my more club trips . ragtop foot pressure . . the Mk I does not have ser- “Triumph Smell” vo-assisted brakes . In searching for any classic My GT6 doesn’t seem to suffer from car, I would recommend the the cabin heat problem that I read about following points: in so many magazines . I found that there • I have heard this one over was ample cooling once the front vent and over, but it’s definitely windows were opened and properly posi- true . Buy the best car that you tioned . However, I did find the interior to can afford . be quite cramped . You do tend to get very • Try to find a car with no intimate if you have a passenger in the rust, good paint and a sound front seat . In fact “Road and Track” back transmission . I believe the oth- The GB plate adds authenticity, but Garth used it to hide a minor blemish in 1967 noted “The GT6 isn’t a tall man’s er things are cheaper to repair . car . Our tallest driver, who is 6 ft 3, found • View the car in the daylight and pref- • $2,000 and less – Project car himself too cramped to drive it with any erably when it is not raining . • $2,000 – $4,000 – Driver requiring degree of pleasure and our two 6-footers • Always bring someone with you that work complained of their heads touching the is knowledgeable about these cars . • $4,000 - $8,000 - Nice Driver roof ”. I have been told that changing to a • Don’t be afraid to check the car out • $8,000 + - Show car smaller steering wheel will improve the thoroughly . However, be respectful to the I haven’t owned my GT6 for long cabin space, at least for the driver . . I am owner and always ask if it’s OK before pro- enough to be able to offer advice on main- still using the original stock steering wheel . ceeding . It’s a good idea to have a flashlight tenance and upkeep or for the likes of en- Nevertheless, this car is fun to drive . and wear clothes that you are not afraid to gine rebuilds or any other major tasks, but Even when compared to the modern cars get dirty . the positives I like about the car are: that I have owned, the GT6 is by far the One of the more difficult parts of my re- • Its looks (Inside and Out) most enjoyable to drive . It always puts a search was estimating what I would have • Engine power smile on my face . It feels and sounds fan- to pay for a GT6 . These cars don’t come • Rarity of the marque tastic . No muffled exhaust . No power win- on the market very often, and when they • Ease of working on the engine dows . No air conditioning . This is the real do, they are in varied states of repair and • Driving feel and sound deal – the way motoring used to be . condition . They are not collector cars, so And the only dislikes would be the Yes, I do face some ribbing when I re- you have to keep that in mind when try- somewhat cramped interior, lack of servo- Garth’s GT6 with a brace of TR6s and a TR250 in Campbelleville turn home from a drive . My daughters are ing to negotiate a fair price . This is what I assist on the brakes and the difficulty in l-r Terrence McKillen, Garth, Wayne and Debbie McGill, (Dave Sims was behind the camera) always making comments like, “Dad, why experienced: finding some of the original trim pieces .

18 www .TorontoTriumph .com Ragtop I Summer I 2012 Ragtop I Summer I 2012 www .TorontoTriumph .com 19 marque my words A PAIR OF SIXTY-SIXES - THE MAKINGS the 1966 hit ‘Bus Stop’ by the Hollies says what I thought at the time . I temporarily “by August she was mine” - delivered by put the Spitfire aside and focused on get- OF A flatbed to my house! ting the GT6 back on the road . The car was Then reality set in . I had purchased running, but was very rough . It needed a two Triumphs within three months! Fortu- new windshield and a few other things nately, I only have a two car garage so the prior to being certified . SIX-PACK? insanity hit a natural stop . The GT6 is es- After numerous attempts to get the sentially a blueprint which will be of great idle speed down I began researching by Warren Beech assistance to me when I begin assembling more about Weber carburettor upgrades the Spit . It will also give me something fun and the other modifications that had to drive in the meantime . At least that was been done . It became clear to me that aising three daughters has kept of British cars . In fact, we owned a 1951 four cylinder engine . The price was reason- Rme quite busy over the years and now as Humber Super Snipe . In high school, I took able too . It was just a matter of collecting young adults they have begun to leave the auto shop and three of my friends actually it . I live in Mississauga and the Spitfire was nest . In fact, the eldest is married and has owned TR6s . I worked on my own cars dur- in Renfrew . I rented a U-Haul trailer and off presented me with two granddaughters ing high school out of financial necessity . we went on a round trip adventure . within the last two years . All of a sudden, When I look back on the things I tackled, The seller was extremely gracious; he there is time for “grandpa” to get a hobby! I have to shake my head - engine rebuilds, had labelled everything and sorted all the AUTO/MARINE Over the years I would often notice, clutch replacements, repainting, etc . parts into large Rubbermaid containers . I with great interest, some rusty old gems After much deliberation my hobby car can remember thinking at the time, “how SOFT TOP DETAILING KITS being towed off on flat beds for rebuild- selection was destined to be a small Brit- do all these pieces go together?” When I Don’t throw out your perfectly good but faded tops or covers just yet! ing and restoration and have always ish sportscar with a strong racing heritage, got back home the frame and a lot of the Would you like a Brand New looking Cloth Top for under $100 ? thought it would be fun to build a car slightly rare, but with an availability of new major parts were sent off for sandblasting Boat Canvas or Vinyl or Plastic Windows looking Tired and Drab? from the ground up . So, in January 2011 and used parts . I have always been partial and painting . I also began learning more Europe’s #1 recommended Soft Top Care products for over 12 years ! my search began . to the look of coupés, in particular the Jag- about the value of parts and pieces for my My automotive exposure stems from uar E-Type, the Volvo P1800, the MGB GT new little gem . Items like various rear ends, WORLD FAMOUS RENOVO KITS TO THE RESCUE! my family experience because I grew up and of course the best of all, the Triumph overdrives, upgraded carburettors, electric • Easy to use DIY Kits with Money Back Guarantee. Professional Results ! with car repair activities all around me . GT6 . 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