The GT6+ was an important vehicle for Triumph. It took the original GT6 concept that had generally found favor in export markets and blessed it with rear suspension upgrades that tamed the wayward nature of those original cars. This 1970 GT6+ is a stunning survivor that would seem to need nothing beyond a new home. Its presentation is superb, and it is difficult to find much to fault with this classic. If the thought of parking it in your driveway is too strong to resist, you will find the Triumph located in Edgewater, Maryland, and listed for sale here on Craigslist. This amazing survivor could be yours by handing the owner $25,999. Barn Finder Pat L has once again demonstrated the uncanny ability to spot some gems for us, so thank you for pointing us towards this one, Pat.

When an enthusiast hits the streets searching for a new classic to park in their garage, there’s nothing wrong with seeking the best example of a particular model that money can buy. That appears to be what is on offer with this Triumph. It is a multi-award-winning vehicle that presents superbly. The owner admits that it has received a single repaint in its original Signal Red, but it isn’t clear when this occurred. It holds an impressive depth of color and shine, and any defects that might be present are small and difficult to spot in the supplied photos. The panels are laser straight, with no evidence of dings, dents, or prior accident damage. The owner keeps the car stored in a climate-controlled garage when it isn’t in use, and it has never seen rain or snow. That makes its rust-free status no surprise. The little Triumph rolls on a set of custom-cast Minilite-style alloy wheels, but the beautiful original wire knock-offs are also included in the sale. The external trim sparkles as impressively as the paint, and there are no visible flaws in the glass.

While the original GT6 owed a lot of its underpinnings to the Spitfire, Triumph attempted to endow the car with some performance credentials by shoehorning the 1,998cc six-cylinder engine from the Vitesse under the hood. This brought some welcome improvements in a straight line, but it also exposed some suspension weaknesses that made the GT6 a wild and wayward beast in the wrong circumstances. When Triumph introduced the GT6+, it tweaked the engine to provide more power, but it was the changes to the rear suspension that transformed the vehicle into a much more predictable sports car that possessed handling to match its power. That little six should be producing 104hp, which finds its way to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. With an overall weight of a mere 1,900lbs, the GT6+ was a lively performer when it was new. It could storm from 0-60mph in around 10 seconds before winding its way to 112mph. Its ability to produce a sub-18-second ¼-mile ET made it more than a match for its natural competitor, the MGB. The owner has recently put some time and effort into refreshing the engine and detailing the engine bay. He says that the vehicle has a genuine 24,000 miles on the clock, and even though he doesn’t mention it, I wouldn’t be surprised if he holds evidence to verify this claim. He has recently installed new plugs, plug wires, radiator hoses, a brake master cylinder, shocks, boots, and a water pump. It appears that this gem is mechanically sound and ready to be enjoyed by its new owner.

There’s a lot to like about this Triumph’s interior, and not a lot of which to be critical. The black upholstered surfaces have no major issues, with only a couple of tiny rub marks visible in the supplied photos. The timber veneer on the dash looks flawless, while the gauges are clear and crisp. There are some minor flaws in the dash recess on the passenger side, but addressing these would be the type of task that an enthusiast could tackle in a home workshop during a quiet weekend. The wheel isn’t original, but it suits the character of the interior well. I suspect that there might be a modern CD player hidden somewhere because I did spot a set of newer Pioneer speakers in the rear cargo area. Otherwise, the interior appears to be unmolested and as spotless as you might expect in any car with multiple show trophies and awards under its belt.

The Triumph GT6 broke cover in July of 1966, and during its production run that continued for more than six years, 40,926 buyers were willing to hand over the cash to park one in their driveway. Of those, a mere 12,066 were the GT6+ variant. This one is a tidy classic that seems to have no immediate needs, and the asking price seems to be in the ballpark for a car in this condition. Interestingly, I found a prior auction listing for this car from earlier this year, and it was passed in with the bidding at $22,000. I think that the owner might have been wise to hold out for a higher figure, and I won’t be surprised if he achieves it. Will you?