Highlights

Mk2 Spitfires are increasingly scarce, having been produced for just two years between 1965 and 1967
Believed to be unmodified and in factory-standard specification
In current ownership for over six years and always garaged when not in use
Accompanied by owner's handbook and service invoices
Gearbox refurbished in 2018

The Appeal

The Triumph Spitfire Mk2 refined the original Spitfire formula with a slightly more powerful engine and a host of detail improvements. Produced for just two model years, it is now one of the scarcer variants to find, and good examples are becoming ever harder to come by.

This 1966 example is believed to retain its factory-standard specification throughout, a quality that is increasingly valued among enthusiasts. It has been in the care of its current owner for over six years, and has previously benefited from notable mechanical and cosmetic investment, particularly in 2018 and 2020.

Having seen limited road use over the last two to three years, this Spitfire would benefit from a service and some minor mechanical attention to bring it back to regular enjoyment. With its classic Michelotti lines, straightforward mechanicals, and a solid foundation of recent work, it presents an accessible and appealing route into classic British sports car ownership.

Key Information

Mileage: 14,299 miles indicated
Country of registration: UK
Technical inspection status: exempt
Technical specs: 1,147cc inline-four petrol engine producing 67 horsepower, four-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: Owner's handbook and invoices from 2018 to 2020 supplied
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The Detail

Gearbox refurbished in 2018 as part of a broader programme of work totalling £1,292, including attention to the rear axle, engine, seats, carpets, dashboard, and windscreen
Clutch pipe and slave cylinder replaced in 2020
Wiper motor and clutch master cylinder replaced in 2020
Minor electrical wiring repairs carried out during current ownership
New battery fitted approximately one year ago
Starts after a short while of turning the engine over, we are told
Would benefit from a full service; vendor notes it occasionally loses power going uphill and runs rich from time to time
Quick release handbrake needs adjustment
Doors close but require adjustment to shut easily
A few chips in the paintwork but nothing described as major
Light corrosion noted on the chrome wing mirrors and wheels
Fuel gauge does not work
A surround for one of the main gauges is included but needs reattaching
Age-related wear visible on the dashboard and door cards
Limited road use over the last two to three years
13-inch wheels with chrome hubcaps; spare wheel supplied
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