1980 Triumph Spitfire

Convertible

BMW M10 2.0 Liter

Manual

Clear

This is a fun little ride/restore coupe with character. Vehicle had a good inspection until 6/18, I registered car as antique. 1980 Triumph Spitfire with 2002 BMW 2.0 Engine/ 4 speed transmission swap. Based on records, this transplant was performed in the mid 90's, and then a total body/frame restoration in the mid 2000's. Vehicle ownership has changed 3 times since then. Body: -As this is an older vehicle, it shows signs of wear to the finish: - Regarding the body there is very little rust. - No structural frame rust, - no through rust on the sheet metal. - Glass is original and shows some scratches, nicks, etc. - Floor Pans look perfect - Undercoating was sprayed on the pans, frame, etc - Transmission tunnel was custom made and installed - Custom motor mounts for 2002 motor - Custom Tranny mounts for 2002 transmission - Custom driveshaft - Hardtop (removable in good shape but needs repaint (no rust) Motor: - starts idles, runs. - Upper exhaust manifold studs are leaking a little oil. This is an not uncommon occurrence on old BMW 2002 heads due to their design. I have a new set of studs,Gaskets and all of the expensive pieces required to put a nice exhaust system together. - Electronic ignition - Rebuilt Weber DCOE 42's with full documentation of the jet/needle/valve profiles - Oil is weeping a little at the oil pan gasket - Carbs have been sync'd, but will need a tune to optimize AFR - Electrical System is in tact, but could use new power cabling from Batt to engine devices, grond straps, etc. - Coolant System is a functioning hybrid of the 2002 m10 H20 Pump , Porsche 924 radiator, plmbed into the triumph heat exchanger for climate controls Interior - Gauges - Triumph Tachometer, functional. BMW/VDO Speedometer Functional but not calibrated. Fuel gauge not hooked up. Engine Temp, Functional, Oil Pressure functional, Volts Functional - Seats look like old alpha romeos? good shape, heavy vinyl, stil supple no tears - carpet could use replacing but fully functional Brakes, Suspension- - Rear brakes are DRUM BMW 2002 units. - Rear wheels are oem BMW 2002 13" with brand new tires - Front Brakes are discs from a Triumph GT6 that were redrilled to accept BMW 2002 rims, aso brand new tires - rear suspension has been modified to work with BMW rear drivetrain/axles. Included Goodies: - Historical records/receipts of car from mid 90's when project was first built. Its a folder with like 60 pages - 3 Manuals. BMW 2002 manual, 2 Triumph Manuals - Near new Exhaust Header made by 02 Again - New Exhaust down pipe, studs, gaskets - Motor Mounts - convertible top and parts - extra wiring harness - Spare complete E12 Cylinder Head - BMW 2002 Single carb intake manifold - Spare complete BMW 2002 transmission Thought I was going to have more time for this car, but alas. I have been driving it on local trips on the week ends, and tinkering when I have had time. This car has all of the major work associated with swapping a drivetrain from a different manfacturer and integrating it into an existing vehicle. This is usually the hurdle that keeps projects from turning into roadworthy machines. As a driver, this car is well past that phase and needs someone to bring it all together. I've listed many photos and have you tube videos posted below. https://youtu.be/3gNZtV9C8Ng On Jul-27-18 at 15:16:29 PDT, seller added the following information: 7/27/188 Jalopnik picked up the car on their radar! Closest to a magazine cover car i'll ever get :0 https://jalopnik.com/at-3-300-is-this-bmw-powered-1980-triumph-spitfire-1827858915