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TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MK IV 1. 3 CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER-LOVELY COND- ALL ROUND AND BELOW.
GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE BRITISH CONVERTIBLE SPORTS CAR.
“CONSIDERATE MODERN IMPROVEMENTS/ ADDITIONS WHICH DO NOT SPOIL THE CARS ORIGINAL STYLING, SUCH AS :- LARGER ALUMINUM RADIATOR. HEATED SEATS, 3 X 12V POWER PORTS, USB PORT AND SAT NAVIGATION UNIT. THE ROADSTER RECEIVED A FULL SERVICE DURING AUGUST 2024 WHEN A NEW STEERING RACK AND TRACK ROD ENDS WERE ALSO FITTED.”
THE TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MK IV, PRODUCED FROM 1970 TO 1974, IS A TWO-SEATER BRITISH SPORTS CAR KNOWN FOR ITS OPEN-TOP DESIGN, RELATIVELY LIGHT WEIGHT, AND FUN DRIVING EXPERIENCE. IT FEATURES A FOUR-CYLINDER ENGINE, INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION, AND A SEPARATE CHASSIS AND BODY, MAKING IT RELATIVELY EASY TO WORK ON. WHILE EARLIER MODELS OF THE SPITFIRE HAD SOME HANDLING QUIRKS, THE MK IV SAW IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS REAR SUSPENSION, EFFECTIVELY ADDRESSING THOSE CRITICISMS.
THE TRIUMPH SPITFIRE WAS NAMED AFTER THE FAMED SUPER-MARINE SPITFIRE FIGHTER PLANE OF WORLD WAR II, WAS STYLED AND DESIGNED BY RENOWNED ITALIAN CAR DESIGNER GIOVANNI MICHELOTTI. THE MK IV SPITFIRE INTRODUCED IN 1970, WAS A MAJOR UPDATE TO THE POPULAR BRITISH BUILT SPORTS CAR, FEATURING A LARGER, MORE POWERFUL ENGINE AND A REDESIGNED FRONT & REAR END. THE MK IV 1296cc ENGINE, SIMILAR TO THE ONE IN THE HERALD 13/ 60, PRODUCED 75 BHP, A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS MODELS. IT ALSO FEATURED A REVISED FOLDING HOOD AND FRONT BUMPER.
THE EXQUISITE MICHELOTTI STYLED SPITFIRE OFFERED HERE WAS FIRST REGISTERED WITH DVLA ON 7 SEPTEMBER 1973. DURING 2024 THE CAR UNDERWENT EXTENSIVE WORK/ IMPROVEMENT WHEN THE ENGINE WAS CONVERTED TO RUN ON UNLEADED FUEL,. A NEW STEERING RACK AND TRACK ROD ENDS FITTED AND A FULL SERVICE COMPLETED. SOME 52 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE REGISTRATION AND THE LITTLE ROADSTER REMAINS VERY IMPRESSIVE IN ALL RESPECTS TODAY. THE GLEAMING ARCTIC WHITE PAINTWORK PROVIDES A BRILLIANT SHINE. THERE ARE NO DENTS, SCRATCHES, SCUFFS OR BLEMISHES TO BE FOUND. THE CAR HAS BEEN DE-CHROMED. THE CONVERTIBLE HOOD REMAINS WIND AND WATERTIGHT. THE CAR ALSO COMES WITH A HOOD TIDY COVER AND FULL TONNEAU COVER. THE STRIKING MWS60 SILVER SPOKE WIRE WHEELS WITH CHROME CAPS ARE PAR EXCELLENCE, SITTING ON MATCHING TYRES WITH WHITEWALLS AND PLENTY TREAD. THE SPIT IS PART OF A COLLECTION OF CLASSICS KEPT AND MAINTAINED IN A HEATED & FULLY ENCLOSED WATER TIGHT ENVIRONMENT.
AS STATED THIS STUNNING LITTLE SPORTS ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE IS IN SUPER ALL ROUND ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE LITTLE ROADSTER DRIVES AND STOPS GREAT, AND SO MUCH FUN, TURNING HEADS WHEREVER IT TRAVELS AND NO WONDER, WITH THE CAR HAVING RETAINED IT'S ORIGINAL BEAUTIFUL APPEARANCE AND APPEAL.
THE INTERIOR IS ALSO IN VERY GOOD ORDER, OF IT'S ORIGINAL LAYOUT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SYMPATHETIC MODERN ADDITIONS OF LARGER ALUMINIUM RADIATOR, HEATED SEATS, USB PORT, 3 X 12V PORTS AND PORTABLE SAT NAV. IT IS CLEAN AND UNCLUTTERED. THE SEATS PROVIDE MORE COMFORT WITH THE FURTHER BENEFIT OF BEING HEATED ( A GREAT ENHANCEMENT WHEN THE HOOD CAN BE LOWERED ON A DRY THOUGH NOT SO WARM BRITISH DAY). THERE ARE NO TEARS, UNSIGHTLY SCUFFS OR MARKS, SIGNS OF WEAR OR DISCOLORATION. ALL IS IN TACT, FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED, COMFORTABLE AND PLEASANT TO THE EYE.
THE CHASSIS AND UNDERCARRIAGE IS CLEAN AND SOLID IN ALL AREAS, AS ARE THE FLOOR PANS ETC. .
THE BOOT - AGAIN VERY CLEAN, SOLID AND UN-CLUTTERED.
ENGINE BAY - AS PER THE BOOT.
ENGINE - THE UPGRADED 1300cc ENGINE CONVERTED FOR UNLEADED FUEL PROVIDES GREATER POWER, IT IS RELIABLE, AGILE AND RESPONSIVE, STARTS FIRST TIME OF ASKING EVERY TIME AND SOUNDS GREAT THROUGH THE GEARBOX AND EXHAUST SYSTEM.
TRANSMISSION - THE SHORT SHIFT 4 SPEED ALL SYNCHROMESH MANUAL GEAR BOX IS LIKE THE ENGINE, AGILE, RESPONSIVE AND SMOOTH TO THE CHANGE.
BRAKES - BRAKES RECENTLY OVERHAULED/ REBUILT -SPOT ON !
FULL SERVICE AND OIL CHANGE ALSO RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN.
ALL IN ALL, THIS IS A FANTASTIC SPORTS ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE WHICH IS MUCH ADMIRED AND SO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE. ALWAYS BRINGS AN INSTANT AND ENDURING SMILE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION. IT ALSO REPRESENTS A PIECE OF BRITISH CULTURE OF IT'S ERA ALIGNED TO BRITISH MOTORING STYLING & CRAFTSMANSHIP.
THE SPITFIRE, BEING A 52 YEAR OLD HISTORIC CLASSIC VEHICLE IS THEREFORE MOT, ULEZ, CONGESTION CHARGE AND TAX EXEMPT.
THE CAR IS PART OF A PRIVATE COLLECTION AND ONLY USED SPARINGLY IN DRY/ WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE SPIT AS IT PRESENTS TODAY, IS A CREDIT TO IT'S KEEPERS AND THE MARQUE. IT IS ALSO A CLEAR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ALIGNED TO IN-EXPENSIVE CLASSIC CAR OWNERSHIP & ENJOYMENT WITH NATURAL PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP.
CURRENT TOTAL MILEAGE OF 83. 7K MILES EQUATES TO A MERE 1609 MILES FOR EACH OF THE CAR'S YEARS.
THE SPITFIRE COMES WITH A GOOD HISTORY FILE AND 2 SETS OF KEYS.
(CONTINUATION IN HISTORY BOX)PX POSSIBILITY
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