Description
Well presented example of a factory original convertible fitted with overhauled 1296 cc twin SU carburettor engine. Recent comprehensive restoration to body, chassis and mechanical components including a full respray, Vitesse bumpers and new polished rim alloy wheels. Invoices for restoration and service parts alone exceeding £3500. Paintwork resprayed in Porsche Ibizarot Alto and bodywork overall in good condition with only minor blemishes commensurate with use. Chassis is well undersealed. The soft top and tonneau cover have been replaced with new ones. Refurbished interior with new carpets red fabric front inertia seat belts, Mota Lita leather covered rim steering wheel and new front seat foams enhancing the comfort. Suspension completely overhauled and fitted front and rear with new road springs and upgraded all round with Spax krypton adjustable shock absorbers and polybushed joints transforming the ride quality. Braking system completely overhauled and fitted with new discs, calipers, master and wheel cylinders, copper pipe work, stainless steel braided hoses, disc shields and handbrake cables. The engine, gearbox and running gear are in good working order. The car is used on a regular basis and drives and rides very well with the upgrades and the gearbox has good synchromesh. The engine is well tuned and will return up to 35 mpg on a long run. Owner's handbook, workshop manuals, other Triumph related books and a log of former keepers. Used on a regular basis in fine weather mostly with the hood down and so easy to drive which is what is so good about the car. The hood stowing out of sight under the flush fitting hood cover making it very sleek compared with most other convertible of the era. Very economical to run and insure with a plentiful supply of parts available new and used.
