Description
Much loved Mk3 Spitfire in Damson Red, owned and garaged since 2009. MOT and Tax exempt, and ULEZ compliant. Electronic ignition, newly recovered and upholstered seats. Recent tuning and rolling road test by Dave Baskerville’s in Devon. Comes with colour-matched hard top, and brand new tyres all round (plus an excellent spare and two additional tyres). Chrome hub caps all in superb condition (not pictured as I was awaiting the installation of the new tyres). Upgraded radiator and handbrake mechanism. Extensive history file including original bill of sale and Haynes manual. Only selling because I repurchased my first car recently and I cannot store both.
Numerous spares are also included; headlights, spare top and bottom hoses, original and spare points, distributor cap, Mk2 (I believe) steering wheel. According to many, this is the most sought after spitfire due to it's power to weight ratio making it the most sprightly of spitfires. It really is a joy to drive, and the stainless steel exhaust, in this day and age, is to die for. The sound doesn't intrude but can certainly be enjoyed.
It had recently been restored to a high standard when I purchased it in 2009 and I have enjoyed it immensely ever since. I use and would recommend lead replacement additives, especially as super unleaded is increasingly difficult to source (I run it with 2 additives to keep the carburettors and jets clear).
The twin SU's were serviced earlier this year as part of Dave Baskerville's tuning and rolling road test, and the car starts on the button every time, idling perfectly with the electronic ignition. The electronic conversion is also recommended as I find it very reassuring not to have to worry about tickover, the car stalling, or the ignition timing changing. It just works like it should.
The car comes with the colour-coded hard top and I'm unsure which I prefer; the soft top was made in 2010 but the bulbous hard top really accentuates the 'boatail' look of the rear of the car and the car itself.
