1980 Triumph Spitfire

Convertible

1.5L 1493CC l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Manual

FM110717UOCD

Clear

Gasoline

UP FOR AUCTION IS A TRULY BEAUTIFUL RUST FREE ARIZONA SPITFIRE. IT IS BEING SOLD AS PART OF A PRIVATE COLLECTION IN MESA AZ. THE SPITFIRE IS DESIRABLE DUE TO MORE ROOM INSIDE, LUGGAGE SPACE, AND GREAT RIDE AND HANDLING DUE TO THE INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION AND MODERN FRONT SUSPENSION. THE BLUE PAINT IS VERY NICE WITH ONLY MINOR FLAWS. NEWER MICHELIN TIRES KEEP HER GLUED TO THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS RECENTLY FRESHENED WITH NEW LIFTERS, RINGS, FLAT TOP PISTONS AND STANDARD ROD AND MAIL BEARINGS. THE HEAD WAS SHAVED .090", AND A COMPLETE VALVE JOB WAS PERFORMED. COMBINE THAT WITH A NEW WEBER 2 BARREL CARB, HEADER WITH EXHAUST WRAP, PERFORMANCE EXHAUST AND IT PERFORMS AND HANDLES LIKE ONLY A SPITFIRE CAN. THE SMOOTH SHIFTING 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION HAS NO ISSUES. THE DASH TOP IS NEW AND A OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS ADDED. THE TOP IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND HAS A ZIP OUT REAR WINDOW. THE SEATS HAVE BEEN TOTALLY REBUILT AND REDONE WITH PERIOD CORRECT BLUE CLOTH INSERTS. A BLACK INTERIOR CARPET KIT WAS INSTALLED AND REALLY LOOKS GREAT. THE JACK, SPARE TIRE COVER, AND TONNEAU COVER ARE INCLUDED. A PERIOD CORRECT CASSETTE WITH 2 SPEAKERS WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED CRUISING DOWN THE BOULEVARD. THIS TRIUMPH WILL GIVE YOU A TRUE SEAT OF THE PANTS EXPERIENCE. AN UNINSTALLED ROLL BAR IN INCLUDED IF YOU WANT TO TAKE HER TO TRACK DAY OR SOLO 2. A VERY NICE EXAMPLE OF THE LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION OF TRIUMPH SPITFIRES. THE GOVERNMENT DECIDED WE WERE HAVING TOO MUCH FUN AND HAD TO PUT A STOP TO IT. THANKFULLY THERE ARE CARS LIKE THIS ONE STILL AROUND SO THAT WE CAN FUN, IMPRESS OUR FRIENDS, AND MAYBE UPSET OUR NEIGHBORS. OK, THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING THAT NEED ATTENTION. THE FUEL GAGE READ 3/4 WHEN FULL. ALL OTHER ELECTRICS WORK AS THE SHOULD. THE RESERVE IS LOW FOR A CAR OF THIS QUALITY BUT AND THE OWNER WILL ENTERTAIN REASONABLE OFFERS. IT IS BEING OFFERED ON OTHER SITES, SO WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE BIDDING SEND AN EMAIL OR CALL PATRICK AT 903 352 8488.