Triumph restoration, restore classic triumph and triumph. The 19631980 triumph spitfire sold 300,000 units in its 18year run, and was a successful small sports car worldwide. Like the previous event at the automotorplex, there was no shortage of interesting cars. Rusty beauties triumph restoration projects by elin yakov. For sale is a beautiful 1966 triumph spitfire mark2 1147cc with its original, atching numbers, ngine and transmission. The body was in very good condition with most panels having been replaced over its lifetime. Triumph spitfire 1500 current projects nj restorations ltd. The final vehicle to be adorned with the triumph name was the acclaim. The first step of any project, but particularly insitu restorations is getting a really good close look at the car to figure out the extent of things that need to be repaired or restored as. Jul 25, 2002 triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual restoration manuals porter, lindsay on.
Aug 23, 2019 triumph restoration tips, tricks, and how to. The project is coming along nicely now with the chassis being rebuilt. I am not a professional restorer and this is not a service web site. As the ad at left says, nothing looks like the spitfire the car was an instant hit. Triumph spitfire 1500 1977 restoration project for sale. Triumph spitfire 1967 1968 for parts or restoration complete. Fifty five years on, the spitfire is as likeable as ever and, if anything, is even easier to run than a spridget.
Park lane classics no1 for triumph spitfire and gt6. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1980 triumph spitfire. It required quite a few chassis repairs before being blasted and painted. Bodywork something ive done before, but i do not have too much experience in. It was last running about 10 years ago but with a little work and fresh fluids it can be running again in an afternoon. We stock over 15,000 parts so that you can get the parts you need for your repair or restoration project fast. When triumph introduced its new herald saloon in 1959. Triumph restoration, restore classic triumph and triumph spitfire. This way you can determine what needs to be repaired. Buy triumph spitfire parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration. On the front third of the frame under the black paint, i discovered what appeared to be original green paint of the same shade as the chassis.
Spitfiregt6 photo pages triumph spitfire and gt6 magazine. Click below for the restoration process over the years. She purchased it from the original owner in 1988 for 500. The path to doing this restoration was not what i intended. I have been a car guy since i was in high school, but had to put that hobby away around 2001 when i graduated from college. The spitfire was produced for 18 years, a tribute to its stylish design and economical price tag. Jan 26, 2014 1966 triumph spitfire restoration spark test billsons mancave motors.
If thats the case, i feel even better about going with this car for a restoration project. Triumph spitfire mk4 1500 this lovely triumph spitfire mk4 1500 has come in to us for a full restoration. At that time, i sold my car, a 1981 mercury capri, to a mechanic friend of mine, and i think i know where the car is but thats another story. My english is not the best and my video taking and editing skills too, but i. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration. Find 1966 or later triumph spitfires for sale on oodle classifieds. The 4 in the vehicles name referred to the fourcylinder engine. Every once in a while you stumble across a real gem, and thats what this little spitfire is. Included is the rare original steel hardtop although that needs to be refinished. Triumph spitfire mk i photos one of the models of cars manufactured by triumph triumph spitfire my first car in high school was a spitfire mark ii if i could drive one car in the whole world this would be it. Triumph spitfire 1500, for restoration, fareham, hampshire. The car is still effortlessly stylish among its modern counterparts. The passnger side parcel shelf has decayed quite significantly.
Kit includes interior panels, seat upholstery and black carpet set. No one will ever know for certain, but it makes me think the chassis and frame are a match from the factory. The engine was a standard spitfire unit, so i have to rebuild a works engine with the works engine parts i got with the car. Buy newark auto 62 80 triumph spitfire black loop carpet kit with 20 ounce padding.
The most intimidating and actually the simplest part of your car is the interior upholstery. But the triumph and i drove out there to take in the show. Launched to rival the austin healey sprite and the mg midget, triumphs spitfire was viewed as the softer more sociable option, but this herald in drag was far better equipped and looked the more stylish sports car too. Triumph produced the fun and affordable spitfire for 18 years, during which time over 314,000 were built. Searching for a quality luxury cars and truck will undoubtedly bring anyone to the rather apt adjective, exotic. To have your car featured on any of my photo pages and in the next spitfire gt6 magazine, send prints to. Just a little bit more sanding and prepping before that and then all these different colors get covered by the primer. I bought replacements from spitbits, and am really happy with it. Follow the progress as i restore my 1967 spitfire mk3. Victoria british has 1980 triumph spitfire parts and accessories in stock to repair or restore your car. My old weatherstrip is the original, and it is toast. Give classic care restorations a call on 01603 720 550 or visit our website to find out how we can help.
One of the best examples of british engineering excellence, the triumph spitfire goes back to an age of small affordable british sports cars that were fun to drive, and good to look at. This triumph spitfire mk3 came in to us for a full restoration. Sep 20, 2016 update to the triumph 1500 spitfire project car new wheels for our spitfire. That consisted of repairing the rust with some metal and filler, rewired the car with questionable results and the engine was rebuilt.
The bodyoff restoration of a triumph spitfire mk2 1965. Trim rings and caps often find a way to get lost while driving. This blog is to document my purchase and restoration of a 1963 triumph spitfire. A number of restoration inquiries on existing project stock together with new commissions for full overhauls. Triumph spitfire cars a brief history picture of triumph spitfire cars in 1965 the mark ii model was launched, and its engine now prod. Home restoration projects 1978 triumph spitfire front suspension refresh. Initially the driver side was supposed to be the worse side, but as i started to cut it apart, the lower sections of the bpillars and the entire rocker were shot, mostly due to an earlier application of fiberglass that sealed in water that rusted out any remaining metal. It was a small lightweight sports car designed by michelloti and had much in common with its sibling, the triumph herald. Spitfiregt6 interior photo pages triumph spitfire and gt6. Mar 12, 2016 funny small car triumph spitfire 1979. The 1970 triumph spitfire represents an affordable way into the classic british sportscar experience in the world we live in now, classic british sports cars have become less and less affordable.
This supports the theory that bodys and chassis or just identities were changed between the works cars when needed. This 1978 is not the typical spitfire, as it has had a few modifications to go along with its restoration. The paint is is flaking off, there is body work to be done on the front right and left rear. Newark auto 62 80 triumph spitfire black loop carpet kit. Up for sale is my 1973 triumph spitfire 1500 the car has had a complete body off restoration. All models are reported on including the spitfire 4, mks. The only major repairs that were needed were to the bonnet and drivers door. Sport cars race cars british sports cars british car triumph spitfire running gear cars and motorcycles triumph car restoration. Triumph spitfire restoration pete and erin groudas website. Launched to rival the austin healey sprite and the mg midget, triumph s spitfire was viewed as the softer more sociable option, but this herald in drag was far better equipped and looked the more stylish sports car too.
Restored triumph formula wood steering wheel, red maple burl fascia and dash support trim, all leather seats, armrest and tunnel cover, stealth amfm stereo cd housed in original dealer option am triumph radio, trio of aux gauges including clock, 3point safety harnesses with chrome buckles, vacuum and oil pressure gauges from smiths and jaeger. Here i present my restoration projects of british cars mainly triumphs, but who knows i might go in other directions too. Professional advice is offered on acquiring a good used triumph spitfire. These special interior kits will bring that new look back to your triumph. Genuine english leather seat covers chassis was strippe, rustproofed and painted in original mimosa yellowby steve rindt of. I am currently in the process of doing a restoration on this car but here are some before photos so you can see where im coming from. Peter, very sadly passed away last october, just prior to our planned visit to him accompanied with his beloved spitfire. Restored 1966 triumph spitfire mk2 for sale on bat. April 2001 this picture was taken near naval air station pensacola with a fellow spitfire owner whose car is a 1971 spitfire mk4. Simple it may be, but restoring a 1964 triumph spitfire 4 mark i to concours. See the triumph spitfire production dates page for a full breakdown of when the various marques were made. This date and its commission number place it relatively near the start of the 1500 mark, which was the 5th and final mark.
As with every insitu step, the first thing to do is research how things are on the car. A mk1 vitesse convertible and mk1 gt6 will be heading for new uk homes. We are your main source for rare new old stock, oe, and high quality reproduction parts. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual.
In this part of the video i try to fit all the panels, doors etc. My mums been looking for a car of her own for a long time now, but doesnt have the desire to do major restoration work. This lovely triumph spitfire mk4 1500 came in to us for a full restoration. After nearly two years of careful negotiations with her long time owner, we have added a second triumph courier van to our collection. The the car was acquired shortly thereafter by the sellers spouse, and photos documenting the work have been retained and are shown below. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual restoration manuals porter, lindsay on. High quality triumph spitfire gifts and merchandise. The first spitfire id ever seen was in carmine red and it looked fabulous so i decided i would like to change the car to that colour. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Peter clarke was a member of the highly talented triumph competitions department team who transformed 412 vc from triumph press car into triumphs first ever racing spitfire. Triumph spitfire restoration parts and accessories moss motors. This is a triumph spitfire we have at shamrock automotive that we basically want to save from the scrap yard.
See 2 results for triumph spitfire for restoration sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. The videos in this playlist are about my first ground up restoration of a british classic car triumph spitfire mk2. My current triumphs include a tr8, a tr7 that i put a v8 in, a uk dolomite sprint saloon, a spitfire, and a tr250. Complete stepbystep how to instructions are included so you can do it yourself. I found that jigsaw racing in desborough has good experience in restoring spitfires as well as in rebuiding aluminium panels, so i decided to let them restore the body and the chassis back to 1965 specification.
Documenting an insitu restoration of a 1978 triumph spitfire 1500. Triumph spitfire classic car how to guides and articles. The bodyoff restoration of a triumph spitfire mk2 1965 these photos are taken while performing a bodyoff restauration on my triumph spitfire mk2. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual restoration manuals. Through the early part of the 1970s the triumph brand was plagued with multiple issues such as poor management and faulty products. This is my hobby and i do not offer paid restoration services. The car is dirty and dusty and in need of a cleaning. Launched in october 1962, the spitfire featured sleek styling by famed italian designer giovanni michelotti. The triumph retains the original spitfire styling cues the spitfire was introduced in 1962 as an affordable sportscar alternative to compete with the austin healey sprite and mg midget. The stock steel spitfire wheels with trim rings and caps weighed about 16 pounds each. In this article we taking our first look at the restoration project of the 1978 triumph spitfire. This classic car spitfire 1500 came to us with very damaged seats and ripped carpet, without door panel, so we restorate all interior.
Triumph spitfire 1967 1968 for parts or restoration complete frame body panels description. However, this was a much smaller event, which provided time to really appreciate every car there. Unfortunately, the pictures make the car look a lot better than it actually is. My first triumph at the age of 19, my second car, was a white mk3 spitfire reg msf118f. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. This website contains a pictorial history of my past triumph vehicle restoration projects as well as several pages devoted to friends of mine who also have triumphs who have wanted to document their projects. This 1966 triumph spitfire mk2 was purchased by the sellers mother ten years ago and received an eightyear restoration that was completed in 2015. Included are road and comparison tests, long term reports, touring and racing feature plus full specifications and performance data. Mark i marvel 1964 triumph spitfire 4 mark i hemmings daily. The first 14 photos are taken before the actual restoration. Rusty beauties is my personal blog, vlog or whatever you want to call it. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.
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