Description
Triumph Spitfire 1500 fitted with a surprising healthy 1, 998 cc eight-valve four-cylinder engine from a TR7. Twin carb, four speed box, original Spitfire diff
Spitfire presents well with solid body, evidence of recent sills, floor panels and arches. Interior with classic bucket fixed seats, good carpet set.
Bonnet has been modified with a power scoop to accommodate larger engine (very homemade). Boot lid is fiberglass. Switch gear is mostly aftermarket.
On the road and running well, MOT and Tax exempt
Tonnou cover includedThis is rather faster than a standard 1500, the TR7 debuted in 1975 with the 2. 0 L engine and 8-valve cylinder head, 105 hp (78. 3 kW) at 5500 rpm in a 800kg Spitfire is surprisingly proficient
This is an honest running and driving 51 yr old classic. Could be an excellent fast road car project, but very usable as is. The paint is rattle can finished on the new sills and mismatched, although fits with the character of the car, boot floor is a little thin in places and the car although very usable hasn't done many miles in the last few years. I've put it back on the road and used the Spitfire a lot this spring, for 10 - 20 mile runs, twice weekly and all seems well. It's excellent fun and full of charm.
