HIGHLIGHTS

• Restored example
• Stunning condition throughout
• A true collectors item

THE APPEAL

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

• Registered in 1963.
• V5 present.
• Recorded 55,038 miles.
• Considerable expenditure over the years.
• No advisories to mention on the last MOT in 2019. 
• Old MOT’s certificates are present. 
• File documenting parts purchased throughout the restoration process.
• Purchased in 2007, it’s reported that very little was known of the cars history prior other than an engine conversion had been carried out. 
• The vehicle was in a sorry state so the owner carried out a full bodywork restoration which included removing the shell, stripping the chassis back and repainting the vehicle. 
• The body was shot blasted and heritage panels to replace the worn original panels. 
• A file documents the full expenditure and restoration process, with no expense being sparred. 

THE INTERIOR

• Cabin of the Triumph is in fairly good condition. 
• The interior has had no expense sparred with the full interior being overhauled. 
• Fresh light blue carpets grace the floor of the Spitfire. 
• The seats inside the cabin have been re-finished in Biscuit leather with contrasting Black piping and present really nicely. 
• Period correct, three-spoke Moto Lia steering wheel. 
• Door-cards have also been refreshed using Blue leather during the restoration and look fantastic with no signs of damage that we noticed. 
• Wood veneer dashboard that holds the instruments doesn’t look a day old. 
• The chrome bezels around the instruments equally look fantastic and really compliment the interior of the Spitfire. 
• Some of the switches below the dashboard are showing signs of patina but we feel this adds character to the vehicle. 
• Included with the car is the vinyl roof, which is free from rips and tears as well as the tonneau cover, which is in good condition. 

THE EXTERIOR

• Paintwork is in good condition and looks stunning in the sunlight. 
• Heritage panels have been refitted to the Spitfire ensuring that it remains period correct. 
• Panels replaced include; entire front end, rear wings, rear scuttle panel, inner wings, both the inner and outer sills, door skins and the floor pan.
• As you would expect the external panels are free from dents and knocks. 
• As far as we could tell the majority of the panel gaps were even and the panels were largely straight. The only exception would be the boot-lid but we feel this is hardly a deal breaker. 
• The boot-lid is a fibreglass replacement as the vendor was advised to stay away from a metal one due to water ingress causing them to rust.
• The front end is that found on MK2 GT6 due to the longer six cylinder engine that is fitted.
• What small amount of chrome work the vehicle has is generally in tidy condition.
• The lights around the vehicle present well with no signs of sun damage or cracking. 
• The glass and sills are in good condition and are holding up well considering the age of the vehicle. 
• Mini-lite alloy wheels are pristine and look fantastic on the Spitfire. 
• Xenon lights have been retro-fitted to the Spitfire.
• The car comes with the hardtop that is finished in Triumph Sapphire Blue and sports a cream headlining. 

THE MECHANICS

• 2.0 Six cylinder engine that has been subject to specialist servicing, with the owner reporting that it runs with absolutely no faults.
• The gearbox is a four-speed manual with no overdrive. 
• New parts include; reconditioned carbs
• Radiator
• Oil cooler
• Distributor
• Brake calliper's
• Master cylinder 
• Oil catch tank
• Spin-off oil filter conversion
• Alloy rocker cover
• Twin box, stainless steel Pheonix exhaust system including the manifold.
• Suspension benefits include; Swing spring conversion kit
• Trunnionless front suspension kit with adjustable upper wishbones.
• New springs with custom spring rates and and shock absorbers all around. 
• The original fuse box has been retained for looks but internally uses a modern unit which has been fitted for safety and reliability reasons. This also allows for a fuel pump isolator as a security measure. 

SUMMARY