Highlights
- Fetching bright red paintwork
- Well loved example
- Tourer boot rack fitted
- Supplied with both soft top and very desirable removable hard top
- Both Tax and MOT exempt
The Appeal
Triumph’s eager two seater sports car, the Spitfire, remains firmly embedded in our classic automotive landscape. It retains a loyal following, and for good reason. The lightweight frame and capable engine complement each other nicely and the car is sharply styled.
This particular example is finished in a fetching shade of bright red, and features a desirable hardtop roof which provides added weather protection. And with a luggage rack mounted on the bootlid, this little Triumph is transformed into a practical long-distance tourer.
So if you fancy heading for the south of France, or the twisty roads of the Alps, then this Spitfire might be just the car for the job.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in May 1972
- Road Tax and MOT exempt
- Current owner since April 2019
- Chassis number FH32478
The Interior
- Luxuriously appointed interior, with extremely attractive veneered dashboard
- Black vinyl seat covers in great condition
- Very few signs of wear
- Door cards in very good shape
- Matching black carpets look clean and tidy
- Mountney leather steering wheel
- Full complement of gauges and instruments
- The dashboard veneer presents well, with no obvious cracks or lacquer peel
- Dashboard top free from UV damage
- The hardtop headlining looks securely fitted
- Spacious, fully lined boot to the rear
- Spare wheel and wheel brace
The Exterior
- Classic British two-seater sports car styling
- Fetching bright red paintwork
- The paint is well presented throughout, with very few imperfections
- There are, of course, a small number of chips and blemishes from use
- Matching hardtop fitted
- The chrome trim all appears to be present and correct
- Practical luggage rack mounted on the bootlid
- Attractive steel wheels
- Lamp lenses clear and bright
- Hardtop and the luggage rack are detachable and there is a built-in soft top
The Mechanics
- 1,296cc four-cylinder engine
- Produces 63 horsepower
- Four-speed transmission
- Twin S.U. carburettors
- Alternator fitted
- Independent coil-sprung front suspension
- K&N air filters
- The front-hinged bonnet allows excellent access to the engine for servicing
Summary
Overall, this Spitfire offers a great gateway into the world of classic British sports cars. The combination of an eager twin-carbureted engine in a lightweight chassis makes it the ideal car for tackling country lanes on a sunny afternoon.
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