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[pkbinplano]

1975 Triumph Spitfire 35k actual miles. Brought it home today. Will be my wifes. Actually, was her dads. LOL She drove it some in high school back in 77-78. Been parket and not driven in father in laws garage since 81. He bought it new. Finally told me to come and get it. Found the window sticker in the paperwork.

[Kidasters]

Most excellent!

I looked at a TR6 a few months ago. Love the wood dash.....

Looks fun.

Ken

[penth2o]

Good deal on the score.

How long did it take for him to give it to you.?

Looks to be in good shape. Your going to have fun playing with that one.

One owner, Bonus...

[pkbinplano]

He was back and forth for the past 20 years, he was going to have it restored, naw, you can have it, going to get it running, naw you come and get it. He offered it up again at Thanksgiving dinner in front of everybody and I said New Years weekend, then pointed to everybody and said yall heard him ! he's 73 .

[napa02]

You seem to be going the wrong direction. When I purchased my 02' it spelled the end of "the Spitfire dream" for me. The 02' could do nearly everything the spit could. It handles better, it's faster, and way more reliable. I still have half of the project sawzalll 65 still in my shed (much to wife's chagrin). But with all seriousness I still have a few trinkets Including a BL Spitfire 1500 service manuel laying around if you need something... Enjoy

[penth2o]

Smart move nailing him at the Family table.

Your going to love it. Fix it up and reminisce some old memories with the wife at the beach or bluffs or where ever you charmed her.

Perfect Wife car.

[Davo]

Nice little car. I had a 1974 Spitfire and it was great fun, but make sure you have towing on the insurance policy.

[DUDONLY]

I have had my TR6 since 1988 and am still in love with her. So get her cleaned up and drive the pants off of her.

Happy Motoring !

[Kidasters]

Nice little car. I had a 1974 Spitfire and it was great fun, but make sure you have towing on the insurance policy.

What is it about British Engineering that makes us say these things?

I just watched the latest "Top Gear" challenge - and if you haven't, you should. But - they call the Range Rover the most unreliable vehicle in the world. And - they don't have a good reliability record.

I have an old Mini - and even though it was built by Italians, when I am working on it, I constantly ask myself "Why?". And - they leak oil. Apparently, from the people I have talked to - all of them leak oil.

What do you need to do to the Spit, besides wash it?

Ken

[pkbinplano]

don't know yet, all hydraulics for sure. Going to soak cylinders with Mystery oil for starters. Getting it started after all these years is first. Then go from there

[philv]

cool car. I have a 73 MGB to go with my 2002.

check out this site for some cool go fast goodies.

http://www.prirace.com/

[Harv]

Nice!

Did you get the latest issue of Hemmings Sports and Exotics?

Good to see ya last week.

John

[osbourne]

Great car! Terriffic fun to drive, excellent parts availability (cheap, too). The Spitfire has a few weak points (engine thrust bearing wear is a big problem with the 1500s), but, once those are addressed the car can be just as reliable as you allow it to be.......in other words, maintain it correctly (according to the factory maintenance schedule & routines).

It's very different car than the 02, and a whole lot slower, although the handling and brakes are really pretty decent. Just give it a chance and it'll win you over.

The FAQ equivalent, for the Spitfire is a group called the North American Spitfire Squadron (you'll have to Google to find it.....but let me know if you need help finding it and I'll put you in touch with them).

[AndyS]

74 MGB got me into this 02 mess... Did you see my barn find TR4? I hope to be driving it with it's new M 10 and 5 speed before Mid America.

[Harv]

BTW that's Pageant Blue. Very close to the Regency(?) Blue I painted my Midget. Some of my friends call it tarp blue.

John