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Triumph Spitfire 1500 1980 Rare Find on 2040-cars

US $17,500.00
Year:1980 Mileage:35212
Location:

Crozet, Virginia, United States

Crozet, Virginia, United States
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This classic sports well in show, as a daily driver, or would perform well in autocross as it benefits from significant suspension, brake, hub, roll bar and exhaust upgrades, greatly improving the performance and safety of this iconic classic convertible. There is a recently refinished hard top, canvas soft top, and tonneau finish skirt. This car is fast with a smooth precise gear shift, hums at highway speeds.

This roadster has a whisper ride without a single squeak, rattle or any noise.... save for the velvety exhaust notes. Besides the exquisite care this car has had throughout it's life, this is attributed to the entire exhaust system (stainless steel) being welded at the joints, and the custom roll bar (polished SS) with 3 contoured attachment points through body and secured to chasis.  

This is the next to last year of production with numerous engineering benefits over the spitfire's evovlement. It was originally imported from England to Nova Scotia, resided in British Columbia, retaining the sleek chrome bumpers as did the European destination cars of that year. It was garaged, blocked and oil drained in October for 6 months each year. As third owner, I imported it from BC in 2011 to Virginia where it has added 3,00 miles to total 35,000 original miles. It has been in a dehumidfied, temperature controlled garage and driven regularly. It has never failed to start, idle smoothly, nor overheat. You will find the upgrade list and quality materials to be unmatched by another T 1500 Spitfire. 
This car has been cared for by a top East Coast classic car shop with a resume that includes perfect pointed Pebble Beach entries. Serious inquiries should contact me by email through ebay for direct phone access to the mechanics that are familiar with this car.

Check the websites sited for additional upgrade detail on this car's features at PRI, Motocancelli, Mike Lempert, and Jet Hot as noted below. Formerly known as PRI, PRIRACE, as Performance Race Industries- those familiar with Chris Cancelli know the exceptional level of innovation and unmatched performance in their re-engineered upgraded parts.     
           
  Big brake kit  11 3/4 vented rotors, 4 piston calipers, high performance brake pads and stainless steel braided hoses. PRI rotor hats and caliper hangers are made from 7075-T6 aerospace aluminum. They are then hard anodized for even greater strength and corrosion resistance. Lightweight and ultimate strength  (cost $3500 with installation) 
Prirace or Motocancelli websites.
  Hub/adapters Allows upsized wheels, fitted with 195/50/15 tires, on oversized spindles from Triumph GT6 specs for added strength, they also share the larger Spitfire bearings. PRI milled with 7075-T6 aero aluminum (cost $1500 installed) 
  Upgraded suspension: PRI a.a. aluminum coil over shock design, adjustable for height and ride
  Polished Stainless Steel looped roll bar Custom made for Spitfire by PRI close to 80lbs, this is overbuilt for stability (Cost $1800 with installation)   
 Carrera 2 wood steering wheel   Exact replica of 1960 Porsche 356 wheel with 45 precison pieces by Mike Lempert of Charleston, SC: Teak body with ebony edging, finger indented underside, precision original V groove interfaces- took Mike two years to refine cutting blades to achieve. Mounted with a LeMans Falcon 6 slotted spoke wheel and Sprite Falcon polished steering hub (Cost $1550 installed, originals sell for over $3500). 
     
    Gear shift: Spalted Maplewood
        Dash: Myrtlewood burl from the Pacific Coast Coos Bay, Oregon 
       
    HID  lights  expose 40 yards either side of roadway       
     Bumpers rechromed (2010) and are flawless.
      Exhaust headers ceramic coated Jet Hot polished platinum with lifetime warranty- 
         no stray heat in engine bay, or in the car:  jet-hot website
     C9 5 Speed transmission from Pierce manifold in California
      Front and Rear sway bar arms       
    SS fuel lines
      SU HS4 Carbs  rarely need adjustment, trouble free
      Petronix electronic ignition
      Seats re cushioned (2013) and recovered, and cabin recarpeted (2011)  
     AM FM radio/casette with new speakers
      New battery, Master brake cylinder, rear axle wheel bearings and seals
      Upgraded all wiring, and fuse box
    Alternatror AC Delco 65 amp

Vehicle comes with two covers, light breathable and weather resistant, a rolling stand for storing the hard top, and numerous spare parts.
This vehicle is sold as is with no warranty, and requires pick up or professional transport provided by buyer from central Virginia.
$2000.00 deposit through Paypal within 48 hours of successful bid, with balance to remit as cash, cashier's check or bank transfer within 5 business days after end of auction. If paid by cashier's check, car can be transported two weeks after check has cleared.This auction is subject to withdrawl if a local sale is executed first.

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Typically, these track battle videos pair up car against car or, in more disparate circumstances, car versus crossover, as we saw the other day. While the outcome of that battle was quite predictable, what'll happen when an equally fetching (and fast) four-wheeler is put up against one of the icons of the two-wheeled world? Evo just had to find out.
Matching up a Jaguar F-Type V6 S Convertible against a Triumph Street Triple R is at least more of an even fight than the last battle between the Porsche Cayman GTS and Macan Turbo. The Triumph has a 675-cc engine to work with, and is very light. Meanwhile, the Jag has a thumping 380-horsepower, 3.0-liter, supercharged V6 to haul about it's considerably heftier heft. Who will come out on top?
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