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Highlights

Classic British roadster with a fabulous interior and Green Metallic paintwork
Exceptional restomodded Spitfire with over $45,000 spent
Matching removable hard top
Highly impressive engine rebuild
Factory overdrive
Fully independent aluminum rear suspension kit
Free shipping to UK, Germany and Netherlands

The Appeal

Introduced in 1962, and quickly becoming one of the most iconic British roadsters in history, the Triumph Spitfire is a curvy, characterful sports car that was intended to see off competition from the Austin-Healey Sprite. Lightweight and perky, these roadsters saw plenty of success on the rally circuit, the SCCA and in the motoring public’s hearts.

With its Michelotti bodywork, capable I4 powerplants and top-notch handling, these speedsters are a simply legendary classic, and one that demands attention out on the road.

This example - which has only had three owners from new - has been beautifully restomodded, with over $45,000 spent between 2013 and 2017 to create a unique, top-notch motor that’s bound to win over even the dedicated purists. This Spitfire is just about the most impressive example out there - better than new, fully rebuilt, exceptionally retrimmed and clearly cossetted, you won’t see another example like this one. It’s as close to perfect as it gets.

The History and Paperwork

Built in 1976
Originally based in Texas
In 1998 it was purchased by the second owner and moved to Canada
Between 2013 and 2017 the owner underwent an extensive restomod programme
This included a complete engine upgrade and rebuilt by MotoCancelli
This owner then sold the car to the current vendor in 2021
The vendor informs us that the car has undertaken less than 600 miles since
Qualifies for HMRC Import Duty Exemption

The car reportedly comes with:

A large stack of parts invoices topping $10,000
Original handbooks and manuals
A few boxes of spare parts
Invoices for for the work undertaken

The Condition

Impeccable exterior painted in a metallic British Racing Green with an attractive gold coachline
Four-stage paint finish in excellent order, save for a few small chips on the door edge and a small crack on the hood
Original bodywork - when undertaken this was remarked upon for its condition
No clear signs of corrosion and only the factory welds visible
Glasswork and lenses are free or chips or fractures
Brightwork is in very good order
Panel fit is excellent and we can’t spot any dents or dings
The car is sat on an ever-iconic set of Mini-Lites, which are in good condition and wearing a full set of excellent Micheline tyres
The underside has been treated with Formula 3000 with CSC850 transparent undercoating - a super-lubricating metal conditioner that doesn’t trap moisture like underseal nor dry out, chip or peel
Hard top is in excellent condition with a good, tight fit
Exceptional retrimmed interior
Stylish retro styling throughout
Wood-veneered dashboard
Impressive wood-trimmed branded steering wheel
Knurled aluminium handbrake handle
Attractive retro instruments throughout
All instruments are in excellent working order
Oil temperature and voltage dial have been fitted
Aircraft-style kill switch has been installed
Fire extinguisher has been fitted to the back bench
Seats and door cards have been reupholstered
Cream upholstery with black piping, all in excellent order
Brand new carpets and hard-top headliner

The Mechanics

Triumph 1.5L I4 engine, very heavily modified by MotoCancelli
4-speed manual transmission with overdrive
Aluminium control arms and adjustable coil overs
Heavy duty racing axles and U-joints
Fully independent rear suspension kit
The car is in excellent working order with very little mileage done since the rebuild
We’ve been informed of no leaks, squeaks, rattles or bangs from the engine
The car is starting first time and driving well
The vendor also wishes us to highlight that the car sounds fantastic

Stage 3 performance engine, fully rebuilt with:

Pro competition series head conversion kit
Titanium con-rods
Tubular chrome Moly ‘heat-treated’ push-rod set
PRI crankcase venting kit with K/N filter
Lightened flywheel
Exterior oil line for the rocker shaft
All parts magna-fluxed for cracks
Main saddle line has been bored
Cylinders bored and honed
Crankshaft turned and polished
Camshaft reground
Crank balanced
New J&E pistons
New cam bearings
New rod bushings, bearings and bolts
New main and thrust bearings
New lifters
New cam chain and gear
New oil pump
New water pump
New freeze plugs
Japanese-designed Heihin 4-carb induction system - 4 carbs with customised machined plates to fit each cylinder
New paintwork to the engine bay
New hardware, gaskets and more
Short-shift gearbox
Upgraded aluminium radiator
High-performance oil pump
New ignition
New solid-state fuel pump
New sound deadener and vibration dampener throughout

***Free shipping to UK, Netherlands and Germany***

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