Winning bid
£4,450

1968 Triumph Spitfire Roadster Conversion

Photos provided by the vendor

Highlights

  • High standard conversion
  • All original parts included
  • Nicely maintained and ready to go

The Appeal

An interesting conversion of the popular small lightweight sports car from Triumph, the Spitfire, featuring twin fold down Aero screens for that real retro classic roadster look.
Being lighter than the original, the car is an absolute pleasure to drive with precise steering and handling from the newly fitted suspension and Toyo tyres. The engine has been nicely tuned, carbs balanced and brakes fully reconditioned and, with a newly fitted master cylinder, this roadster is ready to hit the road.
All the original components and parts that were removed during the conversion come with the car and include a brand new hood, door glass, windscreen and the original seats

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered in 1968
  • V5c present 
  • Mileage not verified
  • MOT exempt
  • Receipts for recent works and parts
  • Converted to roadster with twin Aero screens
  • Resprayed in 2021
  • 2 keys

The Interior

  • Black interior
  • Black bucket seats with headrests and red piping
  • Moto Lita wooden steering wheel
  • Carpets and door cards all good
  • Additional oil pressure gauge fitted
  • Radio not connected and no speakers fitted
  • Good condition throughout
  • Clear instruments and dials
  • All electrics and switchgear reported to be working

The Exterior

  • Ford Consul Red paintwork
  • Paintwork has some imperfections present, especially at the front of the bonnet
  • Nice wheels with Toyo tyres
  • Lights all work and are free from any cracks or damage 
  • Underneath appears very good and solid

The Mechanics

  • Tuned engine with balanced carburettors
  • Manual gearbox
  • New exhaust 
  • Electric fan fitted
  • New Aluminium radiator
  • All electrics reported to function correctly
  • All brakes recently overhauled with new master cylinder
  • New suspension and tyres
  • Recent water pump, wheel bearings and new fuel lines
  • The vendor advises that the car is in excellent mechanical shape, starting and driving well with no major issues to report or advise, except for the fuel gauge which requires recalibrating as currently it reads half full when empty
  • Last serviced in 2021 

The Summary

A nice fun classic sports car with a twist, having been modified to have that real roadster look and feel with those twin Aero screens. 
The car is nicely presented and is mechanically and structurally sound and is ready to be enjoyed in the summer sunshine.
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Auction Details

  • Year1968
  • MakeTriumph
  • ModelSpitfire
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer30,442 Miles
  • Engine size1492cc
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownWhiteley
  • CountyHampshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

13 Bids from 8 bidders

bhaskar••••
Bid
£4,450
21/07/23
zoltan-••••
Bid
£4,250
21/07/23
bhaskar••••
Bid
£3,950
21/07/23
mini_mk••••
Bid
£3,800
21/07/23
zoltan-••••
Bid
£3,600
21/07/23
Hantscy••••
Bid
£3,301
20/07/23
zoltan-••••
Bid
£3,200
20/07/23
Hantscy••••
Bid
£2,951
20/07/23
ps160_l••••
Bid
£2,850
20/07/23
Hantscy••••
Bid
£2,601
18/07/23

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