Replacement engine fitted by the previous keeper around five years ago
Now equipped with fuel injection
Reportedly benefitted from comprehensive service history until declared SORN
Rare and attractive Royal Blue exterior
The Appeal
Triumph got a lot right with the Spitfire. The engineers started with tried and tested underpinnings - the excellent chassis and running gear from their Herald saloon. Styling was entrusted to Italian designer Michelotti and finally, the marketing department gave it a superb name. This Spitfire was - and is - an excellent sports car.
This pretty Mk3 example cuts quite the figure in the rare hue of Royal Blue. While it's offered as a non-running project, it's complete, the bodywork and chassis appear very solid overall and a replacement engine was fitted just five years ago by its previous keeper who worked in the Formula One industry.
We're assured that this vehicle has been meticulously cared for, with a comprehensive service history up until it was declared SORN. Stored in a dry barn, this Spitfire appears to have been preserved well and is now ready for a new owner to bring it back to life.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1967
Comprehensive service history until declared SORN
Bought four years ago from a gentleman who worked in F1
Replacement engine installed five years ago by the previous keeper
Very low mileage since the new engine was installed
Stored covered and in a watertight barn
Selling to fund the vendor's wedding
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
The Condition
All appears highly original and commendably complete throughout
Rare Royal Blue paintwork
While there is evidence of corrosion in places, this appears a straight and solid car overall
The brightwork looks quite smart with minimal pitting and no notable damage
The upholstery is very smart and while the seats have some small splits, this looks eminently repairable
The thick blue carpeting appears in good order with minimal wear
A portion of the original dealer decal is still present on the wooden dashboard fascia - a lovely touch
Modern Kenwood DIN stereo fitted
12v cigarette lighter socket also installed
The roof lining sags slightly and shows some staining but nothing major
The original steering wheels seems in lovely shape with a light patina
The hard top roof looks in very good shape
The Mechanics
1,296 cc l4
Replacement engine
Modern canister oil filter
Fuel injection added (original carburettors come with the vehicle also)
Currently offered in non-running order
We're informed that the engine currently fitted has covered very few miles
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