Description
This very eye catching Spitfire 1500 has to be one, if not the finest example available, subject of a most diligent private restoration including respray, engine overhaul and interior retrim. The bodywork, chrome, interior are all pristine, and car is ready to collect a lot of awards as well as providing exhilarating day to day transport. Will let the pictures speak for themselves. Model Features: 1493 cc engine with increased torque (cylinder stroke to 87. 5 mm - 3. 44 in) which makes it much more drivable in traffic. Strong, sturdy chassis, 24ft turning circle, wind up windows, independent suspension, disc brakes, tailored hood - invisible when stowed. The vehicle is supplied with History file containing past MOT’s, restoration bills, original Triumph handbook, Sales Brochure. For more on this show standard car, call John on number above. Vehicle located in Lytham St Annes, Lancs, transport arranged at £1. 60 per loaded mile.
Origins
The Triumph Spitfire was originally devised by Standard Triumph to compete in the small sportscar market which had opened up with the introduction of the Austin Healey-Sprite. The Italian designer Michelotti—who had already penned the Herald—was commissioned for the new project, and came up with a traditional, swooping body. Wind-up windows were provided (in contrast to the Sprite/ Midget which still featured sidescreens at that time), as well as a single-piece front end which tilted forwards to offer unrivalled access to the engine. Mechanics were basically stock Herald components: The engine was 4 cylinder of 1147 cc, mildly tuned for the Spitfire with twin SU carburettors. Also from the Herald came the rack and pinion steering and coil-and-wishbone front suspension up front, and at the rear a single transverse-leaf swing axle arrangement.
