1975 Triumph Spitfire

NO RESERVE Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

FM32461U

Gasoline

1975 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 CONVERTIBLE 1 - OWNER 14,585 ORIGINAL MILES A TRUE, RUST FREE SURVIVOR… ORIGINAL PAINT / BODY / INTERIOR / CHROME / TOP / GLASS / ENGINE NO RESERVE PLEASE READ ON AS I GIVE YOU AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THIS TRIUMPH, AND PLEASE VIEW THE 24 PHOTOS I HAVE INCLUDED. SHOULD YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS…PLEASE ASK! I CAN BE REACHED ANYTIME ON MY CELL PHONE BEFORE 11:00 PM AT 419-733-5114…MY NAME IS JIM. I’LL BE GLAD TO HELP! HISTORY WE JUST PURCHASED THIS SPITFIRE 1500 FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER (FRIEND OF MINES GRANDFATHER). WE BACKED IT OUT OF THE SAME GARAGE IT CAME HOME TO AFTER ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE ON JUNE 6TH, 1975. THROUGH THE YEARS, THIS SPITFIRE WAS ONLY DRIVEN IN NICE WEATHER AND NEVER ON THE ROADS DURING OHIO’S WINTER MONTHS. THE CAR NEVER SAT NEGLECTED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME, AND WAS STARTED EVERY FEW MONTHS AND GIVEN AN OCCASIONAL STROLL AROUND THE BLOCK. DOCUMENTATION THIS CAR HAS ALL THE ORIGINAL MANUALS, INSERTS, KEYS. YOU’LL ALSO GET THE ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, DEALER LICENSE PLATE FRAMES, AND A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL TITLE… THE CAR EVEN STILL HAS ITS 1976 OHIO REGISTRATION STICKER STILL IN THE WINDOW! BODY / PAINT / UNDERCARRIAGE THIS CAR IS RUST FREE WITH ONLY THE LIGHTEST SURFACE CORROSION TO BE EXPECTED. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY ACCIDENT HISTORY OR REPAIRS. A FEW “SOFT” DENTS HERE AND THERE ON VARIOUS PANELS TO BE EXPECTED, INCLUDING A FAIR AMOUNT ON TRUNK LID. THERE IS ONE SMALL “SHARP” DENT ON PASSENGER REAR WHEEL LIP. THESE ARE ALL SEEN UNDER CLOSE INSPECTION, NO REAL “EYE SORES”. I SEE NOTHING DRASTIC TO DISCLOSE, AND CERTAINLY NOTHING THAT’S NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A 37 YEAR OLD ORIGINAL TRIUMPH. THE PAINT IS IN NICE, ORIGINAL DRIVER / LOCAL CRUISE IN QUALITY CONDITION. DO NOT EXPECT SHOW QUALITY! YOU’LL APPRECIATE ITS ORIGINAL APPEARANCE, BUT EXPECT CHIPS, SCRATCHES, SCUFFS, ROAD GRIME, TOUCH UPS, LIGHT CHECKING, LIGHT FADING. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN HIGHLY DETAILED, SO THERE IS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT… INTERIOR THE INTERIOR IS IN AMAZING ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE SEATS, DASH, DOOR PANELS ARE ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE ORIGINAL CARPET SHOWS GOOD WEAR WITH THIN SPOTS IN AREAS, AND THE SHIFTER HANDLE FABRIC SHOWS GOOD USE. NICE, CORRECT, CLEAN CONDITION EVERYWHERE… TOP / GLASS / CHROME/ TRUNK CONTENTS THE TOP IS IN VERY NICE CONDITION, ONLY BEING ABLE TO POINT OUT THAT THE THIRD SNAP ON BOTH SIDES IS BROKE. NO RIPS, TEARS, AND VISIBILITY IS GOOD THROUGH PLASTIC WINDOWS. ALL XXX TRIPLEX GLASS IS IN NICE ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE BUMPERS CHROME IS VERY NICE, BUT DRIVERS MIRROR HAS PITTING. THE TRUNK AREA IS VERY CLEAN. THE ORIGINAL SPARE IS STILL IN IT, AND ALL IT CONTENTS. THERE ARE ALSO TWO COVERS STILL IN THERE FACTORY BAGS (SEE PIC). WHEELS / TIRES THE ORIGINAL TIRES WERE REPLACED SOMETIME AGO WITH GOODYEAR P155 / 80R13'S. WHEELS ARE IN NICE ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH A LITTLE PAINT FLAKE. TRIM RINGS ARE GOOD SHAPE WITH MILD PITTING. NOTHING SPECIAL HERE! RIDE AND DRIVE / KNOWN CONCERNS / OPINIONS WE DID DRIVE THE CAR BACK TO OUR SHOP APPROX. 10 MILES. WE DO SUGGEST A TUNE UP, AND DID OBSERVE THE GAS GUAGE , TEMP GUAGE, AND HORN WERE INOP. THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ALSO ON. THE ANTENNA IS NOT THE ORIGINAL, AND A CORRECT REPLACEMENT WOULD BE A NICE ADDITION. THE BRAKES FELT A LITTLE SOFT, AND OVERALL, WE WOULD RECOMMEND A GENERAL INSPECTION OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BEFORE PUTTING INTO USE. THE ONLY THINGS MENTIONED BY THE OWNER THAT HE REPLACED WAS THE CLUTCH, SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE IGNITION, AND TIRES. AGAIN, PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, THIS IS A 37 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW ORIGINAL MILEAGE. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE WILL BE NEEDED, AND ARE TO BE EXPECTED! TERMS THIS VEHICLE IS BEING OFFERED FOR SALE BY GOETTEMOELLER GARAGE LTD IN CELINA, OH. THE WINNING BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR $50.00 DOCUMENTATION FEE (TAXABLE), $15.00 TITLE FEE, AND ANY SALES TAX THAT IS DUE. PLEASE CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING SALES TAX BEFORE BIDDING. CLEARED PAYMENT IN FULL IS TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION END. I WILL WORK WITH THE BUYER ON PICK UP TIME AS LONG AS PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED IN FULL WITHIN THE 7 DAYS. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TRAVEL OR SHIPPING EXPENSES RELATED TO THIS VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD 100% AS IS, WITH NO WARRANTY. I HAVE DONE MY BEST TO DESCRIBE THE VEHICLE HONESTLY, AND ACCURATELY. WE DO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANYTIME. PLEASE CALL JIM AT 419-733-5114 WITH ANY QUESTIONS! On Apr-26-11 at 16:03:39 PDT, seller added the following information: WE ARE LOCATED IN CELINA, OH. 45822 AN HOUR NORTH OF DAYTON. THANK YOU! JIMOn Apr-29-11 at 12:16:21 PDT, seller added the following information: Feel free to come inspect the car in person, or have a nearby friend do so for you. I'd be happy to show the car by appointment anytime! If you're a fan of these Spitfires, you really have stumbled across a special one! Thanks to all who have called and emailed, and good luck as the bidding winds down... Jim Celina, OH. is: 2 hours south of Detroit, MI. 2 hours north of Cincinnati, OH. 2 hours east of Indianapolis, IN. 2 hours west of Columbus, OH.