Beschreibung
Finished in deep rouge complimented with contrasting period interior. This unique Spitfire is registered as a MK III but features some MK IV parts including the rear end. The car features an Ashley bonnet reminiscent of those of the Spitfire Le Mans racers. The power plant is the correct 1296cc unit of some 75bhp that drives through a four-speed manual gearbox. She features a new radiator, water pump, thermostat, auxiliary drive belt, HT leads, spark plugs and distributor cap replaced the original braking system with EBC grooved discs and Green Stuff pads fitted new front springs and fresh dampers all round, not to mention a set of Dunlop 155/ 80R13 Street Response 2 tyres and a pair of Securon static seat belts. The Triumph has been garaged when not in use, the engine is very strong and in good smooth working order and good paintwork and ok interior. Complete with a large selection of invoices and receipts the odometer currently registers a credible 59, 014 miles. The prototype Spitfire was produced by Standard Triumph in 1957. It was based on a modified Herald chassis clothed in a swooping two-seater body penned by Giovanni Michelotti. Unlike the rival Austin-Healey Sprite, it featured wind-up windows; also a single-piece front end that folded forward to provide optimum access the engine bay. With the MK III version of 1967, came the first major facelift and an increase in engine capacity from 1147 to 1296cc. Some 65, 320 MK IIIs were made during three years of production. In summary:A unique example featuring some later parts and Ashely bonnet. Has recently benefited from various replacements and a service.
