1976 Triumph Spitfire

Spitfire Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Manual

Gasoline

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 1976 Triumph Spitfire-: This vehicle was not built as a show car, yet it has won a few best of show awards in the SW USA. It is marketed as a driver/performance vehicle and should be driven by experienced drivers only. It has been clocked in excess of 137 mph. ROLLER ROCKER FORD COBRA 302 5.0 – V8 engine with 4 barrel intake manifold and 4 barrel carburetorThe motor is a mild modify from the Factory performance specifications and has less than 100 miles on itThe Transmission is in excellent condition with a new clutch plate, pressure plate, and TO bearingWrapped headers linked to dual turbo mufflersFORD 5 speed transmission coupled to a Ford differential. Custom made full length boxed frame with stock Disc brakes in front and ford mustang brakes in rearCustom Boxed stock A ARMS for strength and rigidity improvement Rear wheels are customized for additional widthNew TIRES FRONT AND BACKTHIS CAR was painstakingly made to look (sleeper) stock in ride height and stance. Very Low Clearance.Professionally built with only the best components for dependability and performanceCurrently no radio, no ac, no heatFactory dash in place with factory gaugesBeautiful new Factory Interior with new Foam for the seatsCustom new factory style carpet NEW WINDSHIELD and NEW WINDSHIELD SEALCustom Posi-traction 4 Link rear end in place and looks and functions awesome (See Pic)Hard to find the optional hardtop painted to match comes with the car New Soft Top and frame rolls with car saleGreat tonneau cover also rolls with the sale of this car.No Rust; Never any RustNON COLLISION VEHICLESolid BodyPaint is flawless with no scratches dents fading flaws. Traditional British Green This car was designed and built as ONE of Kind by MKS Enterprises. Please realize that the car overall is a 10 with no paint scratches or dings, with a new interior and flawless drive train. Does need attention in following areas:1. Hard Top could use a new window seal...2. Headlights, Marker Lights, Brake Lights and Taillights harness are all in place but untested so must be addressed before made road worthy.3. This is a custom basically OFF ROAD vehicle so please make sure that your state and county registration laws are compatible with what your driving intentions are.4. Heater needs to be addressed if desired. Rear End: The four link supplier was typically offering solutions to suit ¼ Scale Car, Go Kart, Quarter Midget, Micro Mini Sprint, Super Mini Cup, UMP / IMCA Modified, CRA Late Model, Sprint Car, ATV, Rock Crawler, Hot Rod and Drag Car. With quality heim joints and other products are the same quality as the other great manufactures and suppliers out there today such as QA1 Rod Ends, FK Rod Ends, Aurora, Durbal, Igubal Spherical Bearing and Rod End Supply. Chromoly Teflon Kevlar male rod end. Four RH & Four LH Load Capacity: EST. 28,081 Chromoly Weld-in Threaded Bung Four RH & Four LH Hex STRONG Top Tubes STRONG Bottom Tubes Waterjet Cut Steel Front & Rear Brackets Front & Rear Brackets Have a Hole For Rod Ends Rear Brackets Fit an Axle Housing Waterjet Cut Steel Shock Brackets Tubing Qty Two 4130 Chromoly Qty Two 4130 Chromoly Includes All Grade 8 Hardware Grade 8 Bolts, Nylock Nuts, Washers, Shock Bracket Spacers & Jam Nuts CUSTOM 79-86 Fox-body Complete 7.5 Track-lock (POSITRACTION) PROFESSIONALLY SHORTENED Rear End Assembly Real one of a kind built Bolt-In Housing/Axle Package - New Housing Center Piece - New Tubing - New Brackets Installed - New Billet Steel Ford Housing Ends * New Axles, Axle Bearings, Wheel Studs, & Retainers Motor and Chassis: This is a true performance car with the removal of the original stock 4 cylinder frame and having a complete front to back frame custom professionally built frame constructed and installed in its place. With the true design looking at the outside you can see that there are only subtle differences to clue you in on a V8 conversion Triumph Spitfire. Most would have a very hard time telling that this little Cobra beast is a true performance car. Frame strength is very important when addressing the performance of any sports car especially one that needs to handle this great HP to the extremely light weight vehicle. Remember the Maximum gross vehicle weight 1061 kg, 1976-80: 2339 lb. So with the estimated 245 HP @ 4000 RPM 270 ft/lb @ 3000 RPM frame design and implementation is extremely important. Quite a difference to the original 75HP and 67 ft/lb of torque… The transmission “World Class” T-5 and a excellent shifter 5-speed is a great addition to this performance transplant replacing the the OE triumph 4 speed. Fresh Clutch plate, throw out bearing and Pressure plate, Disc Outer Diameter: 10" , Spline Count: 10 Teeth , spline ID in inches: 1 1/16" ,Flywheel Type: Flat Interior: Beautiful soft grain doeskin tan vinyl interior kit with wonderful piping manufactured by Buckingham Classic fits all Spitfire MKIV and 1500 models 1973-1980 with adjustable headrest. This concourse quality kit includes two soft grain doeskin tan front seat covers. Front lower seat cover and backrest cover. Plus matching doeskin tan headrest covers to match seat covers. A complete trimmed panel kit including a pair of door panels, a pair of trimmed rear quarter panels, matching wheel well vinyl covers, plus sewn pleated doeskin tan rear quarter panel fully mounted. This is a great interior kit that was used to reupholster the car and new foam cushions back and lower as well were used. There are no miles on the interior and is soft, supple and fresh. No weird odors or stains or rips. The carpet as well is new and is clean with fresh under pads as well. New windshield and windshield rubber was used to replace an old dried out seal and an old pitted windshield. This little Cobra beast has a soft top that is almost new, the rare option hard top and an excellent tonneau cover. The triumphs length is 149 in (3785 mm), The height depending on soft top or hard top is between 44 and 45 inches, The width 58.5 in (1488 mm), This Vehicle is sold as is just like any used car with no warranties expressed or implied. The car is deliverable after cleared payment and I will assist in any shipping concerns. The buyer will locate a shipper and is responsible for the fees of that shipper. It is important to note that this ia very low vehicle and the shipper chosen needs to have experience in shipping of unique, race and or exhibition cars. This car cannot be tow dollied. It must be trailer-ed. NOTE: I request that any and all bidders that intend to buy this vehicle be rational and realistic buyers with the intent of the purchase of a one of a kind vehicle such as this to be with the understanding and all that goes along with the vehicles uniqueness. The $500 deposit is non refundable and final payment to be made within 7 days.