1978 Triumph Spitfire

Convertible

1500 cc

Manual

FM75302U

Clear

Gasoline

NO RESERVE with $1.00 starting bid - I have for sale a beautifully restored 1978 Triumph Spitfire Convertible in deep red with black interior and top. It stands out head & shoulders above any it is parked by. Personally, I think the Triumph Spitfire has the best styling of any British Sports Car!! This is one of the finest examples available anywhere currently for sale. It comes from being owned 25 years by the second owners. It was restored a couple of years back after the Grandson of the second owner received it. No expense was spared on any upgrades to this beautiful sports car at that time. All of these British Sports Cars were very fragile and difficult to find in a solid condition these days! This Spitfire is as solid and meticulously maintained as any you could find! It has been a winner in many car shows. Thousands were invested as the condition easily shows. The following is a partial list of what has been done during the restoration: Engine: This is engine has been professionally prepared and assembled. Very strong and dependable with amazing power form a 4 cyl. engine. Perfect weight to power ratio. A blast to drive. 1500 cc - Balanced, Lined Bored & Pinned Thrusts 10:1 Compression Pistons ARP Rod Bolts, ARP Head Studs Head Rebuilt, New Valves & Guides TS High Rev "B" Cam (Midrange Power) TS High Rev Dual Valve Springs Tufftrided Rocker Shaft Tuffrided Solid Lifters Chromoly Push Rods Ally Valve Cover Racing Header - Power Coated & Heat Wrapped Weber DGV 2 bbl Matched Carb & Intake - Manual Choke K&N Air Filter & Breather Flame Thrower Electronic Ignition Conversion Lucas Sport Coil New Radiator New Water pump & Starter Dual Electronic Fan Conversion with Fan Controller Module New Fuel Pump Engine Color Matched to Body - Painted/Cleared/Baked All Covers Power Coated Motor has great power and pulls the car very well!! The upgrades make the car very reliable and a blast to drive. Starts right up and runs strong. Very solid and tight engine. Around 5,000 miles on overhaul. Highly detailed engine compartment. Optima Battery (very expensive but worth it) Transmission: Transmission disassembled - inspected & resealed New clutch New master cylinder & New slave cylinder Body: Solid body and frame with no rust - Completely repainted. Replaced bushings. Chassis sealed and under coated Firewall stripped and matte black finish applied Rear bumper extensions deleted, stainless hardware Front bumper covers cut down and recessed back 3" Headlight bucks professionally chromed All chrome trim and hardware new The body is extremely straight and rust free. The paint is amazing! Professionally prepared and sprayed. Deep high gloss. No dents, dings or scratches. Only issue is the small paint crack on the rear deck lid from closing it on something. Can easily be corrected if wanted. have some of the original paint that will be included with the car. Interior & Top: New weather-stripping and seals New black seat covers, carpet and door panels Wood dash has been restored with new SCCA tag New high quality Robbins Convertible Top with zip out rear window Boot in black with white piping Upgraded wood steering wheel Wheels: Perfect 13" Alloy Mini Lites and Sumitomo Tires Breaks & Suspension: New breaks and suspension parts New master cyl. Electronics: Sony CD Player with Remote & 2 Alpine 6x9 speakers Most of the wiring in the engine compartment has been replaced All exterior lights and gauges work. Here are some links to show its amazing condition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L91tzKomcH4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiWXsmS7Ax8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGUXmfPwqy8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnBD_YbjdSk I have the Official NADA Classic Car Value listed below for a 1978 Triumph Spitfire as a guide. This Spitfire has always been lovingly cared for as the condition shows. Always garaged. A blast to drive with the top down in the summer as well as enjoying in the upcoming fall days! There is nothing I know of it needs. I would put this Spitfire up against any in its price range and feel it could not be beaten! I have included as many pics of it as I could. Please e-mail me with any questions you have. I will answer them all and send additional pics of anything you would want to see. Clear title in hand. Please note it is a 38 year old British Sports Car and although I feel there is nothing it needs I am selling it "as is as best described" and without any guaranties or warranty. It is the buyers responsibility to arrange for pick up and shipping after auction has closed. I will work with you the best I can for timing of pick up. Note - a $500.00 deposit must be placed in my Pay Pal account immediately at close of the auction. (Even if you live close by or picking it up within a few days it still must be submitted at the end of the auction.) Balance of payment must be made within 7 days by bank transfer, bank draft or cash. Below is the Official NADA Classic Car Valuation for a 1978 Triumph Spitfire. The condition of mine is closer to the "High Retail" valuation but I have it fairly priced at the "Average Retail"!! Don't let this beautiful roadster slip by you!! 1978 Triumph Spitfire 2 Door Roadster Research another classic car ValuesSpecial Notes Values Values Print Original MSRP Low Retail Average Retail High Retail Base Price N/A $4,675 $8,250 $14,100 Options: (add) TOTAL PRICE: N/A $4,675 $8,250 $14,100 On Aug-06-16 at 12:40:34 PDT, seller added the following information: I have been asked several times by folks "Is this Spitfire as nice as it shows in the pictures?" and the answer is absolutely!! As nice as the pics show the car it is truly nicer in person! No cost has been spared to get it in the condition it is now. Starting with a rust free example that was in the family for 25 years was a perfect candidate! You can continue to shop around but will kick yourself when you let this one go by for not getting it!! Remember this is a No Reserve!! It will sell in just a few days!! Good luck and ask any questions you have. On Aug-07-16 at 16:22:38 PDT, seller added the following information: Forgot to mention in the listing that I have most of the receipts for parts/work that was spent on the Triumph. They will be included in the sale. Thanks again for all the questions and interest!