Description
Finished in old English white complimented with contrasting ivory piped interior. a much loved example of the MKIII model, hailing from March 1970. This wonderful example has been in the same family ownership for 40 years , restored around five years ago with significant works undertaken , now nicely mellowed with good panel fit . earlier restoration encompassed mechanical, bodywork and aesthetic improvements. Work included a partial engine rebuild, new exhaust system and attention to the steering components. Many electrical ancillaries were replaced, including coil, distributor cap, spark plugs and battery. The majority of the interior was replaced to include upgraded seats, new steering wheel, new gear knob and the walnut veneer to the instrument binnacle was replaced. The footwells were also replaced at this stage. Lastly all the exterior badges were renewed. The result is a nicely presented example of the Spitfire MKIII in Triumph White over a predominantly black interior. The MKIII iteration of Spitfire marked the diminutive sports cars first major facelift. The svelte Michelotti design was refreshed but retained its stylish but slender profile. Perhaps the most significant upgrade was to the increase to a 1, 296cc capacity and the accompanying 10% plus increase in power. Given the Spitfires light kerb weight of around 700 kg, the 75bhp now on tap made for some surprisingly grown up road dynamics. In this guise the Spitfire was able to offer the winning combination of a 95 mph top speed and 30 plus miles per gallon economy in normal use. It is not surprise, perhaps, that over 65, 000 MKIIIs were ultimately built and sold. In summary , direct from a 40 year plus single family ownership Benefiting from a recent restoration encompassing mechanical and aesthetic improvements Presenting in the purists choice of desirable MKIII guise
