10th Dec, 2025 10:00

December Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 124
 

124

1968 TRIUMPH VITESSE

Sold for £5,750
Estimated at £7,000 - £9,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: TRIUMPH
Model: VITESSE
Registration: TYO 161F
Engine Size (cc): 1998
Current Speedometer Reading: 28,000
Year of Manufacture: 1968
Date First Registered: 27/03/1968
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a Workshop Manual, an Owner's Handbook, a Lingfield Park racing booklet, MOT certificates, a V11 tax reminder, and invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Triumph Vitesse Mk1 1998cc Navy Blue convertible
  • Only 2 owners from new, first registered 27/03/1968
  • Reg TYO 161F
  • Complete renovation of the vehicle was carried out on 28/11/1988, engine/gearbox/rear axle/brakes/shoes/pads and completely undersealed
  • Only 25,000 miles since refurbished, bought from the garage owner who kept it in the showroom
  • Since buying the car (December 2024), Thousands of pounds have been spent on: Electronic Ignition pack, full refurbishment of the Carburettors, New S/S sports exhaust manifold and full S/S exhaust system
  • 5 new tyres fitted, including a spare wheel refurbished
  • All fluids and oils have been flushed and replaced with new oils, etc, including waterless coolant
  • Has been converted to run on unleaded petrol
  • Genuine reason for sale

 

Make: TRIUMPH
Model: VITESSE
Registration: TYO 161F
Engine Size (cc): 1998
Current Speedometer Reading: 28,000
Year of Manufacture: 1968
Date First Registered: 27/03/1968
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a Workshop Manual, an Owner's Handbook, a Lingfield Park racing booklet, MOT certificates, a V11 tax reminder, and invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Triumph Vitesse Mk1 1998cc Navy Blue convertible
  • Only 2 owners from new, first registered 27/03/1968
  • Reg TYO 161F
  • Complete renovation of the vehicle was carried out on 28/11/1988, engine/gearbox/rear axle/brakes/shoes/pads and completely undersealed
  • Only 25,000 miles since refurbished, bought from the garage owner who kept it in the showroom
  • Since buying the car (December 2024), Thousands of pounds have been spent on: Electronic Ignition pack, full refurbishment of the Carburettors, New S/S sports exhaust manifold and full S/S exhaust system
  • 5 new tyres fitted, including a spare wheel refurbished
  • All fluids and oils have been flushed and replaced with new oils, etc, including waterless coolant
  • Has been converted to run on unleaded petrol
  • Genuine reason for sale

Auction: December Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 10th Dec, 2025

Welcome to our December Christmas Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025.

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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