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---There is no such thing as "good mechanical condition" in a Spitfire. It's just a temporary state.



One can only assume that your experience with Spitfires has been less than satisfactory, eh John?!?!?

But I have to ask.. was your goal restoration or just transportation? Do you feel the same about all the Triumph line of autos, or just the Spit? I'm not looking at doing a restore, just something to drive in and around town. Was originally looking at the spitfire due to it's costs around here.. initial purchase and a 'parts' car could be had for a few thousand total for both, and replacement parts seem to be readily available from multiple sources. Seems I might be able to do the same with a TR6 or perhaps a GT6.. good thing I'm in no hurry. And thanks for the BMW suggestion, but I absolutely hate those things for no real rational reason

Cheers,
Brad



It's a long story, but the car was acquired as a result of a post I made a couple years ago on this very forum from a very nice man in New Mexico named Budweiser. I got it out of nostalgia, and it was fun to restore, but it cost way more than I anticipated or what the car was worth.

If you want one, then go for it. If I still had the LCC (Little Clown Car), I'd offer it to you. PM me with your E-address, and I'll send you some pictures.

Victoria British sells Spitfire restoration parts, but most are made in Taiwan or are not the same fit and finish as the original. Sometimes that's a good thing...

Stay away from anyone selling parts on E-bay. Most I bought were worse than what I was trying to replace, and you have shipping costs on top of whatever you pay.

If you are into it as an (expensive) hobby, then go for it. I've been there, done that, and have a couple T-shirts as momentos, and I can check "restore British sports car" off my bucket list.

JB "Long live the Duck Force!"