Highlights

Massive 5in thick history file dating back to the early 1980s
Well-kept Carmen Red with matching hard top
Chassis replaced in the late 1990s
Recently serviced, including work to brakes, engine, and suspension
Minator wheels shod in almost new Michelin Classic tyres
Voluntary MOT valid to February 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The final version of the Spitfire is, to many minds, the most usable. These cars got more power, improved torque, and a revised rear suspension, making them better to drive, and the cabins got more comfortable, too.

Before arriving in the UK in 1984, this car was first registered in Ireland, hence the ‘dateless’ plate. It’s a really tidy Carmen Red example that comes with a rare matching hard top and well-kept black interior with red piping and carpets to suit the paint.

The 5-inch-thick history file is a testament to the care of its keepers. Alongside invoices, there is a two-page handwritten list of work from 2016 to 2023. Earlier highlights include a new chassis in 1998. Prior to sale, the car has received work to the brakes, resulting in a clean pass to the long voluntary MOT.

We know how beloved the Spitfire remains, and this one is particularly tidy and well-maintained.

The vendor says:

“Have really enjoyed this car for last 3 years, know as 'Roey' from the unusual number plate ROI 2565 I only managed less than 1000 miles in my ownership so I have not needed to or carried out any major works since I have had her, just regular servicing, brakes, engine, suspension, and general maintenance as we went along and required, invoices included in file. Super good-looking car in a really classy colour that turns heads every time she goes out.”

Key Information

Mileage: 82,495 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: voluntary MOT valid until 2nd February 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 1,493cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive
Paperwork: Owner's manual, workshop manual, 2 sets of keys, and an extensive history file with receipts, invoices, photographs, and ownership records dating back to 1984

The Detail

Less than 1,000 miles covered during current ownership since October 2023
Regularly serviced recently, including brakes, engine, suspension, and other work
No major works needed or carried out during current ownership, we are told
Garage stored and presenting well
Finished in Carmine Red, which presents well in photos
Vendor states the car presents very well with only a few minor age-related blemishes
Brightwork reported to be in very good condition
Minilite-style alloy wheels with ‘almost new’ Michelin Classic tyres fitted
Factory steel spare wheel included
Black vinyl interior with red piping and red carpets
Well-kept dashboard with smart veneer trim
Vendor describes the interior as very smart and presentable
We are told that the black mohair roof is in excellent condition
Matching Carmen red hard top included, but requires some attention, we are told
Hood cover/tonneau and a removable luggage rack included
Oil pressure gauge fitted
All instruments reported to be working
Moto-Lita steering wheel with metal boss fitted
Vendor states the Minator wheels are in excellent condition
Recent new battery

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