
Triumph GT6 Mk3 Red Sun Star 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Triumph
- Manufacturer
- Sun Star
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 1056
- Year
- 1970
- Era
- 1970s
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Vehicle Class
- Classic Sports
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 657440010566
About the Triumph GT6 Mk3 Red Sun Star 1:18
TL;DR: This Sun Star Triumph GT6 Mk3 1:18 is a diecast reproduction of the 1970 fastback coupe in red, the six-cylinder variant built on the Spitfire's chassis. Sun Star's mid-tier diecast approach suits this smaller-volume British sports car well.
The GT6's fastback roofline gave the Spitfire platform a very different character, and this red example shows off that transformation clearly.
Sun Star's Detail-Focused Approach to a Niche Subject
Sun Star has built a reputation among collectors for diecast that sits above mass-market pricing while staying below full hand-built resin, and the GT6 benefits from that mid-tier positioning. The red paint carries visible depth under direct light, and panel lines along the fastback roof and the long, tapered hood hold tighter than typical entry-level diecast. The Mk3 revision brought a reshaped rear end and improved rear suspension over earlier GT6 versions, and the model reflects those later, more resolved proportions rather than the original 1966 shape.
The GT6's Place Among British Sports Cars
Triumph built the GT6 by grafting a fastback coupe body and a six-cylinder engine onto the smaller Spitfire roadster's platform, creating a car with more grand-touring character than its four-cylinder sibling. Produced through the late 1960s and into the early 1970s, the GT6 never reached the sales volume of contemporaries like the MGB GT, giving it a somewhat lower profile despite genuine performance credentials. For collectors of British sports cars from this era, the GT6 fills a specific niche between the smaller Spitfire and larger TR-series cars, a distinction worth having represented on a themed shelf.
Displaying the GT6 in a British Classics Collection
Set beside a Spitfire or a contemporary MG, this GT6 shows the fastback coupe alternative within British sports car design of the period. Sun Star's finish quality holds up well under close inspection, making it a satisfying centerpiece rather than a filler piece.














