Highlights
- Starts, runs and drives really well with no faults to report
- Straight, solid bodywork with smart green paintwork
- Right-hand drive UK car
- Restored around 17 years ago
The Appeal
Penned by the great Giovanni Michelotti, it is perhaps no wonder this UK supplied right-hand drive Triumph Spitfire looks so at home in Italy. With its clamshell bonnet akin to the E-Type and simple soft top roof arrangement, similar to an Austin Healey, the Spitfire borrowed from many of the great British roadsters to create something really rather fun.
Imported to Italy in 2005 and restored shortly afterwards, this Triumph is in very good overall condition and reportedly drives exceedingly well. If you’re looking for a compact convertible sports car, the Spitfire really punches above its weight.
The History and Paperwork
- Right-hand drive UK car
- The vendor informs us that the same English owner had the car from new until 2005 when it was imported to Italy
- At this point, the Triumph was restored and was owned by an Italian collector
- It was then sold again before the vendor acquired the car
- Italian registration documents present
- UK number plates accompany the car
The Interior
- Reupholstered
- The black vinyl seats and door trims present really well
- Mountney sports steering wheel
- No UV damage to the plastics so far as we could see
- The dashboard appears in great condition
- The instrumentation is clear and reportedly functions correctly
- Little wear to the carpeting and floor mats
- A union flag badge has been added to the centre console
- Overall, the interior is in great shape and benefits from some retrimming work
The Exterior
- Smart green paintwork really suits the car’s sporty character
- The bodywork appears very straight down the sides with good panel fit
- There are some marks here and there, including some chipping to the edges of the doors and some small cracks in the paint such as on the driver’s door
- The vendor points out some blemishes on the bootlid
- All of the brightwork presents well with some pitting in places
- The mirrors are very smart, as are the bumpers
- We’re informed that the convertible roof operates well and the fabric appears in good order
- Sits upon factory correct steel wheels which are in good shape, as are the tyres which the vendor informs us are new
- Looks to be clean and in great shape underneath
The Mechanics
- Based upon the Triumph Herald
- 1296cc 4-cylinder engine
- Twin SU carburettors
- Under the bonnet, all appears in really good condition
- The vendor informs us that it runs smoothly with very good compression
- The car is always checked over regularly with consumable parts replaced when required
- No faults to report while driving
- Runs on unleaded petrol with no need of additives
Summary
Presented in very good overall condition and driving exactly as it should, this is a great example of the legendary Triumph Spitfire and is a car you should most definitely consider adding to your collection.
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