1969 Triumph Spitfire

Mark III Convertible

1.3L Inline 4

Manual

FDU46711L

Clear

Gasoline

1969 Triumph Spitfire Mark III project/parts car that has been in the Southwest for at least 33 years. It was last licensed in Nevada in 1983. Current owner is the widow of a retired Two Star General and former test pilot in the United States Air Force who bought it as a project almost 21 years ago. Unfortunately, he passed away late last year and his wife has asked me to sell it for her. Based on the detail of his notes (included), he had grand plans for it but they never materialized. Personally, I think this Spitfire is too good to be a parts car even though the floorboards and rockers are very rusty. I have already removed the really bad stuff so you can see the good metal that is left. Replacement rockers and floorboards are inexpensive and readily available online. The front and rear clips are in very good shape with little or no rust. Since the car was parked outside, even though we are in the desert, water pooled up in the floorboards and rockers when it rained and just rusted them out over the years. The rest of the car body was not affected. And the frame was not affected at all (see pics). As this is a body on frame car, the structural integrity was not compromised. The interior needs love (see pics). Doors open and close properly. Windows roll up and down. Glass is good. A seat and seat frame, stock AM radio, center console support and miscellaneous spare parts are included. Hood and trunk open and close properly. Dash pad is rough but dash and gauges look okay. All wiring still looks to be in decent shape. Everything it needs (door panels. etc.) is readily available in the aftermarket. The running gear is where it gets interesting. The engine looks rather fresh to me (see pics). Oil is perfectly clean. I put a battery to the starter and the engine turned over effortlessly and sounded as it should. The carbs are getting fuel as well. I was unable to get spark though and Lucas electrics are not a strength of mine. My suspicion is the engine is much fresher than the rest of the car and has seen little use. But the freeze plugs will need to be replaced; I saw some leakage. Shift lever feels loose but it appears to go through the gears properly. Rear end looks like it has leaked in the past but appears otherwise fine. Brake and clutch master cylinders are nowhere to be found but parking brake works. And I just mounted and balanced some good used tires so it rolls and steers very easily. My name is Chris and I am happy to answer your questions. Please call me at 435-669-1470. I also have tons of pictures that show every nook and cranny in great detail. Send me your email address and I'll get them to you. This 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mark III is located in the dry, desert community of St. George, Utah (a little over 100 miles north of Las Vegas). Thank you very much for your interest.On Apr-03-14 at 15:41:21 PDT, seller added the following information: ENGINE RUNS GREAT!!! I just got her started and she runs great. Idles and throttles up very smoothly. No smoke and very clean motor oil. Just a small amount of drippage (hey, it's British). This reaffirms my belief that it has a very fresh engine. And I bet the carbs are new or freshly rebuilt as well. Special thanks go to Paul the British car expert for walking me through the electrical portion of the startup process.On Apr-04-14 at 16:57:32 PDT, seller added the following information: Just found the convertible top frame and it's in good shape. Also found and installed 6 of the 7 chrome letters on the hood that spell TRIUMPH.On Apr-09-14 at 10:07:29 PDT, seller added the following information: Just found the door panels. Not pretty but certainly good enough to be used as a pattern.On Apr-10-14 at 11:56:02 PDT, seller added the following information: Just found the clutch master cylinder and actuating rod.