Discussion
This popped up on Facebook recently. An updated take on a Triumph GT6.
Firstly, yes, I know the pictures and videos are all AI generated.
I also know it’s unlikely that anyone will ever get to drive one as it’ll probably turn out to be vaporware.
That said, I think it’s a bloody good looking car and if they could make something like this at a sensible price I’m sure they’d get buyers.
https://ormondltd.co.uk/
Firstly, yes, I know the pictures and videos are all AI generated.
I also know it’s unlikely that anyone will ever get to drive one as it’ll probably turn out to be vaporware.
That said, I think it’s a bloody good looking car and if they could make something like this at a sensible price I’m sure they’d get buyers.
https://ormondltd.co.uk/
The rear view and the wheels reminds me a bit of a Wiesmann
At the bottom of the homepage is a questionnaire for those expressing interest. One question is "Do you own a suitable donor?" and another is "Your anticipated project budget" with options of <£100k, £100-150k, £150-200k, £200-250k and >£250k.
So that hints at the likely costs and that it is indeed a proposal to restomod a real Triumph GT6, rather than an all-new car "inspired by" it.
I think it's not a terrible idea, although I rather suspect that the GT6's following lies at the cheaper end of the market, so a six-figure one may be a hard sell when 'you could get an E-Type for that'. Or a Wiesmann.
At the bottom of the homepage is a questionnaire for those expressing interest. One question is "Do you own a suitable donor?" and another is "Your anticipated project budget" with options of <£100k, £100-150k, £150-200k, £200-250k and >£250k.
So that hints at the likely costs and that it is indeed a proposal to restomod a real Triumph GT6, rather than an all-new car "inspired by" it.
I think it's not a terrible idea, although I rather suspect that the GT6's following lies at the cheaper end of the market, so a six-figure one may be a hard sell when 'you could get an E-Type for that'. Or a Wiesmann.
As a Spitfire owner (Still not sure how or why) it’s quite clear that though they are a decent looking and charming old car, they just aren’t up to much that involves the actual car.
It’s basically a body on frame based on a Herald with dodgy rear suspension.
An AI version with wide arches, 18 inch wheels and some LED headlamps won’t change that.
If you want a decent modern Sports car, buy an MX5, I am sure this could be done but it would need to be a Spitfire looking something else, with no actual Spitfire involved.
It’s basically a body on frame based on a Herald with dodgy rear suspension.
An AI version with wide arches, 18 inch wheels and some LED headlamps won’t change that.
If you want a decent modern Sports car, buy an MX5, I am sure this could be done but it would need to be a Spitfire looking something else, with no actual Spitfire involved.
The overly large wheels and a few minor details aside, I think those images just go to confirm that the GT6 (in all its Mks) was always a very good-looking car, with almost perfect proportions and elegant lines.
Not that I'm biased of course...
Owned this for some ten years from late 70s to late 80s:-
Not that I'm biased of course...
Owned this for some ten years from late 70s to late 80s:-
Edited by ttthilvester on Friday 13th November 11:05
Speaking as a die-hard GT6 fan (even though I can barely get my self in and out of them these days) I think this concept is daft. Just get a 911. There's another chap out there who's been posting up similar renders and AI stuff proposing a 21st century TR6, with boxy Quattro style arches and a spaceframe chassis. I admire his enthusiasm but the more you try to enhance a TR6 the less it's like a TR6. Just get a well sorted original, it'll handle and go well enough for the use it'll get. Same with a GT6.
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