1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Restomod (Free Shipping to the UK, Netherlands & Germany)
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Highlights
- Classic British roadster with a fabulous interior and Green Metallic paintwork
- Exceptional restomodded Spitfire with over $45,000 spent
- Matching removable hard top
- Highly impressive engine rebuild
- Factory overdrive
- Fully independent aluminum rear suspension kit
- Free shipping to UK, Germany and Netherlands
The Appeal
Introduced in 1962, and quickly becoming one of the most iconic British roadsters in history, the Triumph Spitfire is a curvy, characterful sports car that was intended to see off competition from the Austin-Healey Sprite. Lightweight and perky, these roadsters saw plenty of success on the rally circuit, the SCCA and in the motoring public’s hearts.
With its Michelotti bodywork, capable I4 powerplants and top-notch handling, these speedsters are a simply legendary classic, and one that demands attention out on the road.
This example - which has only had three owners from new - has been beautifully restomodded, with over $45,000 spent between 2013 and 2017 to create a unique, top-notch motor that’s bound to win over even the dedicated purists. This Spitfire is just about the most impressive example out there - better than new, fully rebuilt, exceptionally retrimmed and clearly cossetted, you won’t see another example like this one. It’s as close to perfect as it gets.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1976
- Originally based in Texas
- In 1998 it was purchased by the second owner and moved to Canada
- Between 2013 and 2017 the owner underwent an extensive restomod programme
- This included a complete engine upgrade and rebuilt by MotoCancelli
- This owner then sold the car to the current vendor in 2021
- The vendor informs us that the car has undertaken less than 600 miles since
- Qualifies for HMRC Import Duty Exemption
The car reportedly comes with:
- A large stack of parts invoices topping $10,000
- Original handbooks and manuals
- A few boxes of spare parts
- Invoices for for the work undertaken
The Condition
- Impeccable exterior painted in a metallic British Racing Green with an attractive gold coachline
- Four-stage paint finish in excellent order, save for a few small chips on the door edge and a small crack on the hood
- Original bodywork - when undertaken this was remarked upon for its condition
- No clear signs of corrosion and only the factory welds visible
- Glasswork and lenses are free or chips or fractures
- Brightwork is in very good order
- Panel fit is excellent and we can’t spot any dents or dings
- The car is sat on an ever-iconic set of Mini-Lites, which are in good condition and wearing a full set of excellent Micheline tyres
- The underside has been treated with Formula 3000 with CSC850 transparent undercoating - a super-lubricating metal conditioner that doesn’t trap moisture like underseal nor dry out, chip or peel
- Hard top is in excellent condition with a good, tight fit
- Exceptional retrimmed interior
- Stylish retro styling throughout
- Wood-veneered dashboard
- Impressive wood-trimmed branded steering wheel
- Knurled aluminium handbrake handle
- Attractive retro instruments throughout
- All instruments are in excellent working order
- Oil temperature and voltage dial have been fitted
- Aircraft-style kill switch has been installed
- Fire extinguisher has been fitted to the back bench
- Seats and door cards have been reupholstered
- Cream upholstery with black piping, all in excellent order
- Brand new carpets and hard-top headliner
The Mechanics
- Triumph 1.5L I4 engine, very heavily modified by MotoCancelli
- 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive
- Aluminium control arms and adjustable coil overs
- Heavy duty racing axles and U-joints
- Fully independent rear suspension kit
- The car is in excellent working order with very little mileage done since the rebuild
- We’ve been informed of no leaks, squeaks, rattles or bangs from the engine
- The car is starting first time and driving well
- The vendor also wishes us to highlight that the car sounds fantastic
Stage 3 performance engine, fully rebuilt with:
- Pro competition series head conversion kit
- Titanium con-rods
- Tubular chrome Moly ‘heat-treated’ push-rod set
- PRI crankcase venting kit with K/N filter
- Lightened flywheel
- Exterior oil line for the rocker shaft
- All parts magna-fluxed for cracks
- Main saddle line has been bored
- Cylinders bored and honed
- Crankshaft turned and polished
- Camshaft reground
- Crank balanced
- New J&E pistons
- New cam bearings
- New rod bushings, bearings and bolts
- New main and thrust bearings
- New lifters
- New cam chain and gear
- New oil pump
- New water pump
- New freeze plugs
- Japanese-designed Heihin 4-carb induction system - 4 carbs with customised machined plates to fit each cylinder
- New paintwork to the engine bay
- New hardware, gaskets and more
- Short-shift gearbox
- Upgraded aluminium radiator
- High-performance oil pump
- New ignition
- New solid-state fuel pump
- New sound deadener and vibration dampener throughout
***Free shipping to UK, Netherlands and Germany***
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1976
- Make Triumph
- Model Spitfire
- Colour Green
- Odometer 82,205 Miles
- Engine size 1500
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Ontario
- Country Canada
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bids
- da•••• £9,280 04/04/24
- ha•••• £7,950 04/04/24
- Pa•••• £7,728 04/04/24
- ha•••• £7,500 03/04/24
- do•••• £7,100 03/04/24
- ph•••• £7,000 03/04/24
- do•••• £6,600 03/04/24
- ph•••• £6,500 02/04/24
- do•••• £6,300 02/04/24
- mo•••• £6,200 02/04/24
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