Highlights
- Purchased in 2018 following restoration
- Rare matching hard top
- Garage-kept for most of current ownership
- Barely driven since purchase
The Appeal
A less obvious choice than the ubiquitous MGB, the Triumph Spitfire is the other quintessential British sports car that captured the essence of 1960s motoring with its lightweight design, responsive handling, and charming open-top experience.
This 1966 example represents the early MkII era of the Spitfire, a period when these compact roadsters were establishing themselves as affordable yet thrilling sports cars.
Having been restored prior to the current ownership and then carefully preserved, this particular Spitfire presents an opportunity to acquire a well-maintained example of this beloved classic.
This 1966 example represents the early MkII era of the Spitfire, a period when these compact roadsters were establishing themselves as affordable yet thrilling sports cars.
Having been restored prior to the current ownership and then carefully preserved, this particular Spitfire presents an opportunity to acquire a well-maintained example of this beloved classic.
History and Paperwork
- UK home market RHD car
- Just four former registered keepers
- 54,011 miles indicated
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
- Purchased by the current owner in June 2018 following restoration
- Has been kept in a garage until recently
- Recently stored under a protective cover for a couple of months
- Barely driven since purchase in 2018
The Condition
- Presents in very good condition following extensive restoration
- The bodywork looks exceedingly straight and sound
- Glossy red paintwork with minimal blemishes overall
- One notable area of paint loss to the offside rear wheel arch
- Some light pitting to the chromework visible
- Well-presented wire wheels with whitewall tyres
- Very smart and highly original interior
- No notable wear apparent to the upholstery and controls
- Smart luggage compartment complete with spare wheel and tool kit
The Mechanics
- 1.2-litre (1,147cc) inline-four
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Fitted with a sporty fly-off handbrake
- Well-presented engine compartment
- Impeccable engine compartment
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