Highlights
- Acquired by current keeper new as an 18th birthday present
- Rediscoverd and bought back by the current keeper in 2014
- Extensively restored in 2013 and little used since
- Repainted in correct factory New White paintwork
- Recent engine tune up plus points, valve clearances and timing
The Appeal
The original Spitfire borrowed some wartime imagery for its name and sculptural styling from Michelotti to become an introduction to two-seater sports car motoring for a generation of enthusiasts. With production continuing for 18 years it’s no surprise that these cars remain so important to nostalgic enthusiasts.
This car is part of that theme because the current keeper was gifted it as an 18th birthday present when it was new. She found it and bought it back in 2014, shortly after it had received a comprehensive restoration refinishing it in its original Triumph New White.
As an early Mk2 it retains the lovely purity of those Michelotti lines and details, notably the front and rear styling with its delicate chrome, grille and lights. The car has been little used in recent years but remains in good, usable condition. There is scope for the buyer to take it to the next level, but nothing that appears immediately pressing.
In April 2025 the car received an extensive engine check over and tune up. The work included plugs, points, valve clearances and timing. So it should be ready to drive.
It comes to market with a removable soft top and rare hard top in matching white.
History and Paperwork
- Registered 25th May 1965
- 10 registered keepers
- Current keeper since April 2014
- Gifted to current keeper when new as an 18th birthday present
- Previously painted red which was changed in May 2013
- Chassis number FC59215
- Chassis plate indicates car wears original New White paintwork
- Extensively restored in 2013 as documented in photo file
- Few miles covered since last MOT in 2018
- Supplied with soft top and matching hard top
- Various MOTs and invoices as shown
- Factory handbooks
- Invoice detailing engine work dated April 2025
- Distinctive plate included
The Condition
- Restored in 2013 with little use since completion but dry stored
- New White paintwork in fair condition with some age and marks to note
- These include chips to panel edges such as nearside bonnet arch
- Bodywork is presentable with some bubbling to panel edges to note
- This includes boot lid shown in photos
- Door bottoms shown in photos
- Chromework in fair condition with some tarnish to note but presentable
- Underside as shown in photos
- Sits on correct steel wheels in white with chrome hub caps showing some age
- Tyres appear to be older but appear to retain air and show good tread
- Soft top with frame included showing some age and small tear
- White hard top in good condition with some age to note
- Retrimmed vinyl interior in black with white piping in good condition
- Black carpets as shown in generally good order
- Fitted with factory two-spoke plastic wheel and classic radio
- Interior is tidy and well kept in general line with exterior condition
- Steel spare wheel included in boot
The Mechanics
- 1,147cc engine in more powerful Mk2 67bhp trim
- 4spd manual gearbox with overdrive on third and fourth gears
- Twin SU carburettors with K&N filters
- Recent work to engine including tune up as detailed above
- Sparingly used in recent years with few miles since restoration
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