1979 Triumph Spitfire

Spitfire Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

FM96461U

Gasoline

1979 Triumph Spitfire - I bought this car from a local gentleman in 2005 who set it up as a daily driver for his teenaged nephew, who loved it until he figured out he couldn't haul his friends around and asked his uncle for his crew cab pick up. He claimed it was purchased from the original owner and the mileage was accurate. My wife and daughter drove the car around until winter of the first year, then when cold weather came around, said they lost interest in it. Mom and Dad wound up with the car and drove it on weekends and around to fund raising events until the retired and moved. They gave it back to me because they were limited to the number of vehicles they could park where they retired to. I purchased the car for my wife and daughter, I have an MGB, which is for auction right now also. I had wonderful plans for it, putting it back to the original blue color, finding spokes and knock off rims for it. Instead I wound up back under the knife for emergency surgery this time and had an awful recovery. The car set up for over a year. The carb has gummed up and the vacuum lines have split. The car will crank with quick start shot in the carb, but it won't stay running because the carb won't jet fuel. Fuel pump is pushing gas to the carb. Sorry for the long narrative, but ebayer questions always want this type of info, plus it makes for great reading. Now on to the car. New stuff includes alternator, recent battery, fuel tank sensor, shocks, the top's in pretty good shape as are the tires. The drivers floor was replaced, and overall there's not much rust. The paint job was a budget shop type job, so it shows it. Seats covers are cloth and thread bare, overall the electrical system was sound when the car was being driven. This is a plus if you've owed a Spitfire. Included are a new set of Monroe Air Tune Corvette rear shocks. You put these on and reset the suspension, the car rides better, passenger capacity goes up and the stance of the rear tires changes. Another Spitfire oddity is the rear suspension on all models. The rear wheels toe in up top, the independent rear suspension makes for great handling, but some drawbacks. I set up the '74 Spit I used to own with these type shocks and it really worked well. And to all the Spitfire purists out there who are furious right now, please don't email me about the horrible thing I just said about the Spitfire and it amazing suspension. The shocks are in a box in the trunk, which isn't rusted out by the way. This car will make a great daily driver, and since it's sound overall, a candidate for restoration for a show car. I've seen basket cases go for more money than I even thought, this car is a much better start for a project. A few vacuum lines and a carb re-build and you have a driver. If I wasn't facing another surgery and feeling the financial impact of seven surgeries in eight years, this vehicle would be running, and not for sale. About the auction, when you win, I require $500.00 as a deposit within 24 hours via PayPal. The balance due when you pick it up, which must be within five days of your win. The balance due should be in a certified form of check, or I will even take cash, with proper ID. Ebayers this is a Continential US auction only, I won't ship to far off exotic lands, even if your uncle owns a trans-atlantic shipping firm and you'll handle customs. I'll try to answer your questions, if I don't reply within 30 seconds, don't be upset with me, I'm not a well man. You are purchasing an old car made over seas, its not a show car, it ran great, it needs some TLC, and I really hate I'm having to sell her. The car is As-Is, no refunds, no warranty expressed or implied, you bought it, its yours, etc. If your not afraid to turn wrenches and want an easy project that you can drive and make money on, want to build a show car, or have a good mechanic and some extra cash to play with, here is your new toy. Thanks and happy ebay to all.