Highlights

Restored car in very good order and desirable colour
Lots of recent work, including partial engine rebuild
£800 DAB Bluetooth stereo and £300 Moto Lita wheel fitted
Great example of these usable and nostalgic cars

The Appeal

Triumph’s Spitfire remained in production for so long because there really was nothing quite like it. Small, nimble, great value and distinctively styled, the Spit was many enthusiast drivers’ introduction to the entertaining world of open-top, two-seater motoring.

Here is a great opportunity to discover - or rediscover - all that. This MkIV, with its updated ‘kamm tail’ styling, was restored by specialist Bridge Classics - who then offered it as a competition prize - and refinished in classic racing red with a black vinyl interior. Sparingly used since, it remains in very good order, right down to the factory correct wheels and their bright chrome embellishers.

The current keeper acquired the car a couple of years ago from the competition winner and has spared no expense on it. There has been a partial engine rebuild to return the peppy 1.3L Standard engine to full health plus other work as required across the mechanicals. He has also treated the car to an £800 high-end DAB Bluetooth sound system and speakers and a £300 Moto Lita steering wheel. Both great touches that finish of this attractive car.

Arriving with us in very good mechanical order and presenting as a very pretty and well-kept car, this car will certainly turn heads wherever it goes once it emerges from winter storage.

History and Paperwork

First registered 2nd March 1972
Nine registered keepers
Current keeper since March 2022
Acquired from the winner of a Bridge Classics competition
We understand that Bridge Classics restored the car
Photos of receipts available for all work and repairs since 2022
The vehicle was purchased with no service book
Receipts available for all work and servicing carried out since 2022
These are shown in photos and include a partial engine rebuild
Historic Vehicle that is tax and MOT exempt
Last MOT ran to 28th October 2022 with no advisories and 73,912 miles on test
Lots of recent paperwork and invoices as shown
These include various independent car checks
DVLA notes that the car was previously yellow
This was changed in 2017 likely when Bridge Classics restored the car

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The Condition

Classic sports car red paintwork in very good overall condition
Paint condition across panels and under bonnet is at a good standard
Bodywork presents well with well-kept arches, sills and wings
There are some minor imperfections to note to paintwork as shown in photographs
There are also some light points to note to exterior fittings as shown in photos
These include blemishes to the rear chrome bumper and chrome fuel cap
Scratch on the driver's door and a small split in the paint near the headlight
Mottling on the door handles
Wear on the plate that holds the roof in place
The undercarriage is very clean with no corrosion according to the seller
You can check the underside condition in the photographs
Very smart black vinyl interior with red piping
Recently fitted Moto-Lita steering wheel and new chrome dial bezels
Also benefits from a recent Bluetooth Retro Sound DAB stereo
Folding soft top in good order but one of the soft top press studs is broken
The minor issues could be easily addressed to further improve the condition
Sits on stylish black steel wheels with factory-correct chrome embellishers

The Mechanics

1,296cc 4cyl Standard engine
Twin carburettors with K&N air filters
4spd manual gearbox
Significant recent work to remedy any known faults
This has included a partial engine rebuild as shown in photos
The vendor states this car starts and drives beautifully
No reported running or driving issues

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