Much of the custom interior trim was hand make in UK. Rot is the main problem with these cars, but the body is largely single-skin and the chassis is easy to inspect on a ramp. Triumph Spitfire 1500 1975 Nice condition This Triump Comes with Hard top and a new soft top. The car was an instant hit and outsold BMC’s Spridget rivals, ultimately sharing its 1500 engine with the last Midgets. Brand new interior. Triumph Spitfire MKIV Cabriolet 1974 In beautiful condition This Triumph Spitfire MKIV Check the steering for knocks – rack wear is common but usually just a nylon button at one end.“I was looking for a Midget 12 years ago,” admits owner Graham Spall, “but I couldn’t find a good one, so I looked at a Spitfire and liked what I saw.
She runs awesome, rides smooth, and is fun to drive. Triumph Spitfire ⚑ Fast delivery worldwide Payment options including PayPal ⛽ British car experts ♚ 01522 568000 ☎ 1-855-746-2767 Assess sills, bulkhead and rear radius-arm mounts with care. A rebuilt engine costs £1340.Swing-axle rear suspension works better than most think, especially in swing-spring form. 1 bid. Triumph Spitfire 1500 1980 British Racing Green This 1974 Triumph Spitfire completely restored almost show condition. Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. It sold well in the US, where it was cheaper than a Midget; some have been imported to the UK. The work of famed Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, it was then and now one of the more attractive small convertibles of its era. This car has a manu... GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1979 Triumph Spitfire for purchase. GRP is a good remedy but it is hard to fit the top lip seals that help to support bonnet; they’re often omitted, as here.Hoods are simple and cheap (£181 for a PVC 1500), but getting them to fit properly and not let in too much water is a skill and requires a good-quality top.Check for weak synchros and dip the clutch in neutral to listen for layshaft noise.
Longer-ratio diffs are desirable for non-overdrive cars.Lower trunnions need regular lubrication with heavy oil – they will seize and snap the kingpin if neglected or if grease dries and goes hard inside.Front valance rots fast on MkIV/1500. This Spitfire is in excellent condition with beautiful paint, hard top, rag top, tonneau cover and more. Alert me by email if a price drops or a special offer is available.Alert me by text if a price drops or a special offer is available. Restored in 2012.
Always slightly dearer than the MG, the Spitfire offered more space and refinement, even a wood-veneer dash on some models.It was progressively improved from the charming 1147cc Spitfire 4 and MkII to the livelier 1296cc MkIII. E & R Classics Waalwijk, NL. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. Beware rampant rust and poor parts supply.A super little machine that fits like a glove and feels remarkably sporting for its limited pace. These are among the easiest cars to rebuild at home, but buying a restored one is more cost-effective.Far more Spitfires were sold in the US than the UK (80%), though few have come back; emissions equipment took the MkIV 1300 down to 48bhp and US cars used a detuned 1500 from ’73.Later American-spec models are even more hampered, with 5mph bumpers, extra rear outriggers and a single carb; the speedo only goes up to 80mph.Beware 2-litre conversions unless based entirely on a GT6 chassis – Spitfire running gear can’t handle the weight and power. The Mark IV design starting in 1970 brought the most comprehensive changes to the... From specifications to information about giving your car more power, we are your magazine. This 1977 Triumph Spitfire Convertible is a four-cylinder five-speed manual transmission that runs and drives absolutely perfect. This classic British car has been in covered storage for a decade, so it just needs a little love to get fired up again! Draughts are inevitable, but many soft-tops could be better fitted.The four-cylinder engine originates from the Standard Eight of the early 1950s, but is lively enough and can be tuned for more performance.