19780000 Triumph Spitfire Convertible

Triumph Spitfire Convertible (1978)
for sale

Price: US $5,000.00

Description:

1978 Triumph Spitfire, For Sale $5000 or Best Offer - CASH -
Highly Collectible convertible British sports car, Restoration project - almost done!
This beauty of a vintage classic car, is a rare find and just needs some time and a little investment to complete the project.
Full Body off Restoration project partially completed, chassis and body fully repainted,
rustproofed and undercoated, the hard work is now done...just ran out of time to finish project.
Body repainted - White/clearcoated, inside and out redone
Engine completely rebuilt by Chris Cancelli at motocancelli ($5k rebuild)
Added Mikuni carbuerator for performance tuning transmission converted from 4 speed to 5-speed with OD, odometer shows 49, 461 - (ZERO miles on new engine rebuild)
Convertible with both new soft top AND rare find hard top
Interior needs finishing, trim and seats
Engine completely re-done, just needs wiring and hoses to be reconnected
too many extras to list...see pics
Serious Inquiries ONLY please...
Interior needs replacement/install, Engine, Chassis and Body have been completely Rebuilt, 60-70% completedThis rebuild project just needs to be finished off, all the hard (and expensive) work has been done already.
Comes with BOTH Soft top and Hard top, two sets of rims AND tires, All the original parts are included, as well as tons extras too many to list...Body off chassis undercoated/painted, Restoration with the entire body repainted/clearcoated, Engine has been completely professionally rebuilt ($5000 engine cost) with added New Mikuni Carburator for performance, converted from original 4 speed to improved 5 speed w/ Overdrive for highway driving. Zero miles on new engine rebuild!
I have invested ~ $10k already and simply looking to recoup some of my costs to date.
This is a rare opportunity for someone who is mechanically inclined to own this classic!ALL of the original parts, interior, both soft top and hard top, extra set of rims and extra set of tires...and more are all included!There are hard to find in this good of and solid condition with NO rust. It wont last long. .please get in touch with me right away.Serious Inquiries only, Please... Contact me with any questions. Thanks for Looking & Bidding! - Dale

update: 2015-07-25

Features:

Condition: Seller Notes:
Used
“Interior needs replacement/install, Engine, Chassis and Body have been completely Rebuilt, 60-70% completed, just needs to be finished off, all the hard (and expensive) work has been done already. This beauty of a vintage classic car, is a rare find and just needs some time and some amount of investment to complete this project. I just ran out of time and money to finish. Comes with BOTH Soft top and Hard top, two sets of rims AND tires, All the original parts are included, as well as tons extras too many to list...Body off chassis undercoated/painted, Restoration with the entire body repainted/clearcoated, Engine has been completely professionally rebuilt ($5000 cost) with added New Mikuni Carburator for performance, converted from original 4 speed to improved 5 speed w/ Overdrive for highway driving. I have invested between $9-10k already and only looking to recoup half of my costs to date. This is a rare opportunity for someone who is mechanically inclined to own this classic!”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): FM70115U Make: Triumph
Number of Cylinders: 4 Model: Spitfire
Transmission: Manual Year: 1978
Body Type: Convertible Trim: all trim and original parts included
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty Engine: 4 Cylinder, Overdrive - 1500cc
Vehicle Title: Clear Drive Type: rear
Options: Convertible Mileage: 49461
Fuel Type: gas Sub Model: Convertible
For Sale By: owner Exterior Color: White
Disability Equipped: no Interior Color: Black/Biscuit

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