1968 Triumph Other Vitesse
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It’s a sad day, but I think it’s time I handed this car over to someone who can really care for it the way it deserves.
This was my uncle’s 1968 Triumph Vitesse, which he bought new back in ‘68. He used it as his daily driver up until the day he passed last year, and knew I was into cars so left it to me.
With a new baby, I know I won’t have time to drive this vehicle so it’s time to let it go to someone who will. It’s rego is on hold because I didn’t have time to get its last WOF but has passed two WOFs since I’ve been looking after it.
It couldn’t be more original if it tried. The seats are the originals, and the carpet was once a similar colour although has clearly lost its vibrancy! I haven’t started it in 5 months, it’s been sitting on trickle, and that video shows how easy it is start, and get a stable idle in short time. Needs some cosmetic attention given its complete original condition.
It’s not a must sell so if there’s no interest, ill keep it in storage until I have some more time.
Based in Birkenhead, Auckland
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Photos of engine bay please. chris739 (101 • 10:04 am, Sun, 9 NovAdded some in. Cold start video being added shortly. absoluteclassic (56 • Sunday, 9 November 2025As a fellow Vitesse owner all I can say is - keep it!! You’ll never find one you know is so original and has that family history. In less than 20 years you’ll have taught a young apprentice how to look after a classic car and he/she will be enjoying it with you ceejay66 (196 • 6:52 pm, Sun, 9 NovThanks and I agree. If I keep it, I just need to work out a space to keep it. I have 5 classics and only space for 4 of them and only time for 2 of them! absoluteclassic (56 • Sunday, 9 November 2025Keep it. You’ll regret selling bourbie (308 • 7:00 pm, Sun, 9 NovAgreed it would be the ideal situation for sure absoluteclassic (56 • Sunday, 9 November 2025Overdrive? ascarlyle (6 • 4:37 pm, Mon, 10 NovNo overdrive. absoluteclassic (56 • Monday, 10 November 2025Beautiful car in fantastic original condition. Amazing history with your uncle being the original owner, and enjoying the car. all those years. By chance would you be open to taking more photos, it's very rare to see a car in original condition. I have a Vitesse that I am restoring, such a rare treat to see an original. Keep the car if you can. g4cube (27 • 12:17 pm, Tue, 11 NovI have heaps more but couldn’t add to the listing. Send me an email or txt and I can send you a bunch. absoluteclassic (56 • Tuesday, 11 November 2025Vitesse is a 6 cylinder engine not 4! ngonur (68 • 8:25 am, Fri, 14 NovMy mistake, updated. absoluteclassic (56 • Friday, 14 November 2025The engine bay photo shows 6 spark plugs and leads. The vitesse also came out with an 1848cc 4 cylinder engine. The same engine was later fitted to the triumph dolomite. noreti (95 • 8:10 pm, Fri, 14 NovI have updated to a 6 cylinder absoluteclassic (56 • Friday, 14 November 2025In reply to noreti, the Vitesse absolutely did not ever have a 4-cylinder engine across the entire model life cycle, nor any engine family relationship with the Dolomite 1854cc unit. It was only ever conceived of and produced as a six cylinder alternative to the Herald, firstly as a 1600cc unit and then upgraded to the 2-litre in 1966 as seen in this model. To the owner of this- I have admired this very car for many, many years, it is very well-known by the Vitesse community! westwyn (361 • 12:17 pm, Sat, 15 NovI have updated to 6 cylinder. It’s a beautiful car and I will try and keep for sure. absoluteclassic (56 • Saturday, 15 November 20254 cylinder Vitesse? car or noreti must be on another planet? Only ever 6 cylinders in a Vitesse. ngonur (68 • 5:00 pm, Sat, 15 NovUpdated to 6 cylinder absoluteclassic (56 • Saturday, 15 November 2025Don't sell it. In future years you will regret it. Bring your kids up with this car. zardoz (280 • 8:48 am, Mon, 17 Nov
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