Highlights
- Extensive restoration work undertaken
- Original wood-trimmed centre-mounted dash
- Recently underwent extensive mechanical work
The Appeal
Introduced in 1967, the third iteration of the Spitfire was a car that truly did relish in the world’s love affair with the British roadster. With its simple styling, perky handling and ever-impressive charisma, it was yet another global success for Spitfire - with over 70% travelling overseas.
This example, intended for the international market, arrived in the UK in 2012, and has recently undergone plenty of mechanical work - which we’re informed amounts to thousands of pounds. As a result, it looks to us like a motor in simply excellent fettle.
The History and Paperwork
- Sadly we’ve not been informed of this vehicle’s history
- However, it is an overseas example imported from Ireland
- First registered in the UK in 2012
- In current ownership since 2018
- Currently indicates 70,143 miles on a five-figure odometer
- In the past 300 miles, the car underwent a thorough restoration
- The vendor informs us that the car will come with invoices for all the parts, the work was done by the owner
The Interior
- Impressive period interior
- Original configuration with wooden centre-mounted dashboard
- Some light wear to the dashboard fascia, though nothing too substantial
- Period switches, dials and knobs with light patina
- All instruments are clean and easy to read
- We’ve received no reports of any faults with the instruments
- Seats are in good order with only some damage to the corners of both seats on the back side
- Wood-trimmed gearstick and branded steering wheel in good condition
- Carpets appear to be in fine fettle with no faults
- Floorpans have recently been rust-treated and repainted
- Boot is in good, clean condition and conceals a spare wheel
The Exterior
- Excellent bodywork with no dents or dings
- Fully renewed including refurbished wheel arches
- Paintwork in good order with only light signs of wear
- Brightwork in good order with no significant faults
- Glasswork and lenses are in good condition
- Soft top appears clear of rips and tears
- The car is sat on its period-accurate wire wheels
- These are shod in Hankook tyres
- Following treatment, repaint and restoration, the underside is in excellent order
The Mechanics
- 1.3L Standard SC I4 powerplant
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine is in excellent order, in a solid-looking engine bay
- Work done - reportedly 300 miles ago - includes:
- Engine cleaned, painted and resealed with new freeze core plugs
- All seals, washers and filters repaired
- Full rebuild of the gearbox
- New performance aluminium radiator
- Overhauled brakes with new braided hoses
- New stainless steel O.E spec back box
- New coolant system with silicon hoses
- New speedometer cable
- Fully restored chassis, floor pans, arches and underside
- All the above were also repainted and rust treated
- New front wheel bearings
- New rear wheel cylinders
- Fully serviced
- Reportedly this has come to a sum of thousands of pounds
- Car is reportedly in superb working order
- We’ve not been informed of any faults throughout
Summary
The continuous love affair with the British roadster is unparalleled - and has clearly continued with this cossetted, well-loved car. We’ve no doubt that this charming Spitfire will continue this trend, and work its way into the heart of any enthusiast.
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