Detail Info for: Triumph : Spitfire 1500 1980 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 13,000 ACTUAL MILES ORIGINAL CAR

Transaction Info
Sold On:
06/27/2013
Price:
$ 4226.00
Condition:
Mileage:
13662
Location:
Cleveland, Ohio, 44129
Seller Type:
Dealer
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1980 Triumph Spitfire
Submodel Body Type:
Convertible
Engine:
4
Transmission:
4 SPEED
VIN:
FM110235UC
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1980 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 13,000 ACTUAL MILES OFFERED FOR AUCTION AT NO RESERVE IS THE TRIUMPH SEEN BELOW. THIS IS A PRETTY MUCH UNTOUCHED ORIGINAL CAR. THE PAINT APPEARS TO BE ORIGINAL ALONG WITH ALL THE INTERIOR. THE WHEELS AND TIRES ARE NOT ORIGINAL BUT IT DOES COME WITH THE ORIGINALS AS LONG AS YOU MAKE ARRRANGEMENTS FOR THEM TO GO WITH THE CAR. THEY WILL NOT FIT ANYWHERE IN THE CAR. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL UNRESTORED CAR SO IT IS NOT PERFECT. THERE ARE MANY IMPERFECTIONS, CHIPS ETC. IN THE PAINT. YOU CAN VIEW THEM IN THE PICS BELOW. THERE ARE ALSO A COUPLE OF SNAPS BROKEN FOR THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. YOU ARE BUYING A PRETTY MUCH UNTOUCHED ORIGINAL EXAMPLE SO THE CAR WILL DEFINITELY HAVE NEEDS WHEN YOU GET IT. IT DOES START EASILY AND RUN PRETTY WELL. WITH A QUICK GOING THROUGH OF NORMAL TUNE UP ITEMS I AM SURE IT CAN RUN EVEN BETTER. IT DOES SHIFT WELL ALSO. THERE ARE SOME OIL LEAKS THAT NEED ATTENTION MOSTLY AROUND THE VALVE COVER WHICH WILL BE AN EASY FIX. THE CAR SEEMS TO BRAKE WELL BUT I DO NOT KNOW THE LAST TIME THEY WHERE SERVICED. THE ORIGINAL TIRES HAVE A LOT OF TREAD BUT HAVE BAD WEAR ON THE INSIDE REARS BECAUSE THE CAR WAS DRIVEN OUT OF ALIGNMENT. IT IS STILL OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE NEW TIRES AND WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON SO IT DOES NOT RUIN THE CURRENT TIRES. WE HAVE NOT SERVICED THIS CAR IN ANY WAY. THIS CAR DEFINITELY HAS ITS FAULTS BUT WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO FIND A PRETTY MUCH UNTOUCHED ORIGINAL WITH ONLY 13,000 MILES? THE SOLID BODY WOULD MAKE IT A GREAT CANDIDATE FOR A FULL RESTORATION OR ADDRESS SOME OF THE MECHANICLE NEEDS AND ENJOY IT HOW IT IS. THIS CAR IS KEPT IN OUR OFFSITE STORAGE SO YOU MUST CONTACT MIKE SPENCER AT 216-571-1956 TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO VIEWGood luck and please view our other auctions!! GILLINGHAM FORD HAS A GREAT REPUTATION OF SELLING RARE AND HARD TO FIND VEHICLES. WE DO OUR BEST TO BUY AND SELL THE FINEST PRODUCT WE CAN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL, TEXT OR CALL MIKE SPENCER AT 216-571-1956. THIS CAR CAN BE VIEWED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AND THAT CAN ALSO BE SET UP THROUGH MIKE. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!BE SURE TO READ THE TERMS OF SALE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LISTING!!GILLINGHAM FORD HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE 1957. WE HAVE RECIEVED AN A+ RATING FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, HAVE BEEN AN ACCREDITED BUSINESS WITH THE BBB SINCE 1970 AND WE HAVE ALSO MET ALL OF BBB ONLINE PROGRAM STANDARDS. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VISIT OUR REVIEW ON THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WEBSITEhttps://www.bbb.org/online/consumer/cks.aspx?id=10909031342Terms of Sale: If you have any questions regarding this vehicle or the terms of this auction, please feel free to contact MIKE SPENCER at 216-571-1956 or E-Mail at MSPENCER@BOBGFORD.COM . All vehicles are sold "AS IS Where IS" with NO warranty, expressed or implied. THERE IS THE BALANCE OF THE FACTORY WARRANTY IF IT STILL APPLIES. We urge all bidders to inspect the vehicle or have someone of their choice and expense inspect the vehicle before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the cost of delivery, I will do my best to assist the buyer any way possible. High bidder must contact MIKE SPENCER at 216-571-1956 within 24 hours from the end of the auction. A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is due within 48 hours (credit card, certified check). The remaining balance is due within 5 days from the end of the auction. The balance has to be certified funds, cash in person, or bank wire transfer. Credit car maximum is $500. Please do not bid if you cannot meet these terms completely.We are a licensed dealer in the state of Ohio and must transfer titles to new owners according to Ohio law. Ohio residents must pay us all sales tax due. Out of state buyers are responsible for their own taxes in their own state. All buyers must pay to us a document fee of $283.50. THIS IS NOT NEGOTIABLE! We try our best to describe our vehicles accurately, but these are previously owned vehicles and there is always the slight possibility that we might overlook some minor appearance details or paint blemishes or stains. We do our best to list any major defects in appearance or running condition. There may be some small items missing (example: knobs, manuals, key fobs etc.) If I left any information out that may be needed before bidding, please call or E-Mail us.IF YOU WILL BE FINANCING THE VEHICLE YOU MUST HAVE IT IN PLACE BEFORE BIDDING. If you have a zero or negative feedback you must contact us before bidding. I reserve the right to cancel the auction at anytime or for any reason.****ATTENTION****AS OF AUGUST 1 2007 THE STATE OF OHIO HAS REVISED ITS TAX LAWS. IF YOU LIVE AND TITLE THE VEHICLE YOU PURCHASE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 7 STATES YOU WILL PAY TO OHIO A MAXIMUM OF 6% TAX ON THE SALE PRICE OF THE VEHICLE YOU PURCHASE.THESE STATES INCLUDE ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, AND SOUTH CAROLINA(SOUTH CAROLINA CAP $300).YOUR STATE WILL PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO THE STATE OF OHIO. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING ANY AMOUNT OVER 6% THAT YOU MAY OWE TO YOUR STATE. FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU LIVE IN CALIFORNIA AND YOUR TAX RATE IS 7.25% YOU WILL PAY 6% TO OHIO AND THEN YOU WILL ONLY OWE 1.25% PERCENT TO CALIFORNIA BUYER WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EXPORT AND SHIPMENT OF VEHICLE