Highlights

• Classic Roadster in a striking yellow livery
• The car indicates 19,464 miles on a five-figure odometer - this is authenticated by the car's MOT history
• Only two previous owners from new
• Highly original interior

The Appeal

This example, presented in a bright yellow livery, is a real winner for our money. Highly original, with plenty of period paperwork, it’s a beguiling machine that’s sure to turn heads on the road, and unique “time warp” car that's totally original to the period.

The History and Paperwork

• Purchased from Dove Group and registered in 1972
• This is backed up by a selection of photocopied period paperwork 
• Only two previous owners registered by the DVLA
• The car comes complete with many MOT certificates up to 18/12/1992, where mileage was just 17443 miles 
• At that point, the then-owner had her laid up undercover for 26 years, until 25/01/2018
• In 2018, the car was sold to a Triumph specialist, who recommissioned her
• The car has been unmodified, leaving it as a real time capsule
• The car indicates 19,464 miles on a five-figure odometer - this is authenticated by the car's MOT history
• Serviced and repaired in June 2022, including a new electronic fuel pump
• MOT exempt - last tested in 2020 less than 150 miles ago
• This was passed with zero advisories
• Paperwork file includes:
  • Original purchase, registration and inspection paperwork
  • An impressive selection of old MOT test certificates
  • Invoices from the most recent service and repairs
  • V5c document

The Interior

• Pleasantly presented, highly original black interior
• Unmodified, making for a very impressive 'time warp' experience
• Black leather sets in good order, with some patina but no visible rips or tears
• Door cards are in good order with some light marks and patina
• Dashboard is in good order with all instruments and well-presented
• We’ve not been informed of any faults to the interior’s instruments
• The dashboard is completed by a stylish branded steering wheel
• Boot is in good order with solid metalwork and the tonneau cover within

The Exterior 

• Impressive yellow paintwork makes for a very striking vehicle
• Bodywork appears in good order with no significant dents or dings we can spot
• Panel fit appears good with nothing out of the ordinary
• Paintwork is in good order with only very light signs of wear
• Chromework is bright and well-presented, as is the Triumph branding
• The car’s glasswork and lenses look in good order with no faults we can spot
• The black soft top appears in good condition with no rips or tears
• The soft top’s clear panels appear to be free of cracks or holes
• The car is sitting on its original Spitfire wheels, which look in good order
• Car is wearing a full set of Joyroad tyres, which appear to be in very good condition
• The arches look solid, with no tell-tale signs of orange metal or perforation

The Mechanics 

• Popping open the bonnet of this Spitfire reveals its 1296cc Standard SC I4 powerplant
• Engine appears to be in excellent order with no faults we can spot
• 4-speed manual transmission
• Serviced last year, treating the car with:
  • New electronic fuel pump
  • New engine oil, filters, hoses and spark plugs
  • Replaced rocker cover gasket
  • New starter solenoid
  • New starter motor
• We’ve no reports of any mechanical issues with the car
• Everything appears to be in fine fettle, which should make for a highly usable retro roadster
• Last MOT tested less than 150 miles ago, which it passed with zero advisories

Summary