1974 Triumph Spitfire

Convertible

bottled

Manual

FM40934VO

Clear

Gasoline

This little car was purchased on eBay about 5 years ago, when I thought I needed another project to occupy my time. The seller was/is from from Pelham, AL, and I assume the car was from somewhere nearby. The original owner drove the car for a few years and then died. His widow let the car sit til in literally rusted in half. Tim Hedderly, owner #2, decided to restore the vehicle, as it had come from the factory with an electric overdrive transmission, an option that most new buyers passed on [foolishly] due to the large expense {about $1400, compared w/an original purchase price of about $3500}. He replaced the floor boards and rockers; the wiring harness; "bottled" the engine for long term storage and some other work.....then, auctioned it to me. The seats are non-original [obviously.....just there for looks]. I had it painted the persimmon yellow, an original factory color for a 1964 Jaguar XKE {a color I have always liked}; new windshield and gasket. Just about everything needed to complete the restoration can be purchased from Victoria British, in Lenaxa KS [top; fuel delivery; dash; trim; etc.]. I still have the original eMails between me and Tim, if interested. It is NOT currently registered or inspected, as it still is a project car. Alabama didn't have titles on their vehicles until the early 90's. This car is currently untitled, but it has been applied for here in Virginia. It is available for viewing at the Fredericksburg Auction Co, 6201 Jefferson Davis Highway, Woodford VA 22580 Chris