Highlights

Complete and solid car
Rebuilt 4cyl Triumph engine
Only five registered keepers
Interesting project for right buyer

The Appeal

Triumph’s diminutive Spitfire has a key role in the motoring life of many enthusiasts: for many it was their introduction to two seater, open top motoring. This is particularly true of the final ‘kamm tail’ MkIV that was cleverly updated by Michelotti.

Here is a chance to both indulge that nostalgia and commence an interesting and relatively straightforward winter project. This pretty French Blue MkIV is a solid and tidy car with a fully rebuilt engine. It all needs is a little TLC to bring it back to its full glory.

The car is complete and generally well-kept. It has had just five keepers since first registration and has been little used since 2006. It even comes with its rare factory hard top. We know there are many canny buyers who can spot the opportunity here and expect this car to prove popular with bidders.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 15th March 1973
Five registered keepers
Sold as part of a classic car collection
Current keeper since May 2023
Mileage in 2006 was 28,764 miles and now showing 29,680 miles
We cannot verify the mileage due to the five-digit odo
Last MOT rn to June 2012 with 29,381 miles showing on test
Badged as a 1500 in photos but DVLA and HPI state this car is a 1,300cc model
HPI clear
1 set of keys as shown
Sold as a project car with engine turning over but not firing
Vendor advises that the engine has been fully rebuilt
Hood, tonneau and driver’s door card removed from car but sold with it as shown

The Condition

Smart French Blue paintwork in generally presentable order
Some chips, scratches and marks to paintwork as shown
Sold as a project car so some deterioration to paintwork to be expected
Bodywork generally presents well with no significant bubbles or corrosion to panels
Arches, sills and underside appear to be in good order as shown
Buyers should check the photographs carefully to reassure themselves about the condition
Sold with factory hard top as shown but this is in a poor state requiring refurbishment
Folding vinyl roof and tonneau with car as shown
We cannot verify if the roof frame mechanism is with the car
Chromework in older, unrestored condition as shown with some tarnishing
There is also a small dent in the rear boot
Exterior fittings largely complete with lights and badging in fair condition
Fitted with factory steel wheels as shown in fair condition but with hub caps missing
Older set of tyres fitted as shown which appear to hold air
Bonnet appears to be in good order as shown inside and out
Interior appears to be largely complete with driver’s door car included but not fitted
Black vinyl seats with headrests in fair condition with some mould as shown
Black carpets and passenger door card in fair condition likely requiring restoration
Wood veneer dashboard in deteriorated condition with cracks and delamination
Switchgear shows some deterioration in photographs
Steel spare wheel with cover in boot as shown
Badged as a 1500 on bonnet but DVLA and HPI state this car is a 1300

The Mechanics

Fully rebuilt 1,296cc 4cyl Standard Triumph 65bhp engine
4spd manual gearbox
Car appears to be fitted with optional overdrive
Additional stalk on steering column appears to be for overdrive unit on 3rd and 4th
Twin SU carburettors
Engine cranks but does not start according to seller
Vendor states that due to the engine rebuild the non-starting is likely nothing serious
Due to the non-starting the car will need to be recovered or transported by trailer

BEFORE YOU BUY

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