Triumph Spitfire (1977)
for sale
Price: US $8,000.00
Price: US $8,000.00
Just completed complete frame-off restoration and modifications to this car. Have complete photographic record of all work done.
To demonstrate the level of finish of this car, I have added a picture of the Gold Concours award I just received for the VTR National Convention last month. This car scored 380-1/4 out of a possible 400 points.
Car is ready to autocross or show.
Here are the modifications:
1971
GT6 Chassis with heavy reinforcement down the center
1977
Spitfire Body
1972
GT6 Hood
Rear
End: 1993 Subaru WRX LSD. Same as Datsun R160 from 70’s racing
Axles:
Roto-Flex type rear w/Modified Canley Classics axles using CV joints
Rear
Disc Brakes: 2003 Ford Taurus calipers w/2000 VW Golf re-drilled front
rotors with Hawk Pads
Front
Brakes: 1982 4-Piston Toyota truck, Drilled GT6 rotors with Hawk Pads
Transmission:
Mustang T-5 with Dumont Machine bell-housing and conversion kit.
Custom
driveshaft
Engine:
1972 2.5 TR6, .40 Over with 275-6 Cam by TS Imported Auto-155 HP
Starter:
Isuzu Trooper II high torque conversion
Exhaust:
Custom using 2-Pipe TR6 manifold
Carbs:
Vintage Performance Mikuni on 1971 GT6 ported intake manifold
Bruce
Thomas Aluminum radiator with Custom shroud
Pulley
Kit by Goodparts
Distributor:
Flamethrower
Oil
Cooler: Modine
Hood
Struts: Gas
Shocks:
Spax adjustable
Springs:
1” lowered GT6 front springs with 1” lowering block in rear
Wheels:
15” BRE Replicas
Seats-Mazda
Miata
Very fast and fun to drive!!
update: 2017-12-28
Used |
“Excellent” |
Year: | 1977 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 6041u |
Mileage: | 5,000 | Exterior Color: | Red |
Make: | Triumph | Interior Color: | Black |
Model: | Spitfire | Number of Cylinders: | 6 |
Engine: | 2.5 Liter TR6 Engine | Transmission: | Manual |
Drive Type: | RWD | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Options: | Convertible |