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1971 TRIDENT 3 litre V6 VENTURER fixed head coupe GOODWOOD READY
Finished in black pearl with black trim with 37000 miles. Trident were a small manufacturing Company based in Ipswich, Suffolk from 1969-74 who made circa 130 cars but only 84 Venturer’s were manufactured worldwide. The Italian designed bodywork was by the famous Trevor Fiore and cost over £3500 incl purchase tax in 1971 – a high price in those days. Fitted with a Ford 3 litre V6 Cologne Essex 150bhp engine, a lengthened TR6 chassis and fitted with an independent Koni adjustable suspension. Few models were made with this optional Ford V6 engine, capable of 120 mph in its day and a standard Trident still holds the British production car record at Santa Pod to this day! It is capable of reaching 0-60 7.5secs – a very fast time for a 1971 car, offering superb performance with economy. The supplying dealer was Bill Last of W J Last, Woodbridge near Ipswich, Suffolk.
Features include: chrome wire wheels with 3 eared spinners, woodrim Motolito steering wheel, chrome fittings, chrome plating to engine parts, sports s/steel exhaust, racing wing mirrors, external bonnet locking, radiomobile radio/cassette, Girling front discs, red seat belts, walnut gearknob, s/steel side vents, heated rear window, e/power steering, 5 speed manual gearbox, twin Wipac spotlights, coachlines, reverse and fog lights, Westbasto sunshine roof, special overmats, No71 racing decals (removable),drivers name stickers, racing petrol cap, leather luggage straps, picnic basket toolkit and front sports Recaro style seats with headrests.
History folder includes, current/previous V5s, previous MoT certificates, DVLA docs, ownership log, invoices, Webber carburettor instructions, Trident Club m’ship forms, Koni shock absorber instructions, wiring instructions, chassis docs, Moss docs, FRC leaflet, original Trident car catalogue, Motor Oct 1969 road test report and Oct 1970 Earls Court show stand advertisement.
It is a fine looking Sportscar, looks fast when standing still and was way ahead of its time. An exciting drive, a great addition to any collection or for any driver who appreciates style and performance. Sold with valuable reg number JLM5K £27995