Triumph Spitfire Barn Find 2072 Miles Barn Find on 2040-cars

 up for auction is a 1980 triumph spitfire 1500 with over drive vin # FM110234U0C

this is low mileage barn find purchased in sept of 1979 by the previous owner and garaged in December of 1980 after a test drive

from a friend looking for 5th gear landed the car into reverse and broke the main shaft a $3500 part plus labor in 1980

the trans was removed and labeled in to boxes  the car stayed there for 34 years I found and purchased the car last fall thinking of it as a parts car but after

further inspection I found the car to be in exceptional condition

so I sourced a main shaft a rebuild the trans and installed it with a new clutch pressure plate,  master and slave cylinder. I replaced the fuel tank ,sending unit and pump with new parts from Columbia British

there was no coolant in the system it was chemically  cleaned, flushed and filled  . I replaced the water pump and radiator ,tune the car with cap, rotor, wires, plugs and refreshed the carburetor with new parts from Columbia British

all the brake component are original except for the master cylinder  I repainted the wheels replaced the original good year Britain tires with new wider ones

all parts that are not mentioned are in working condition and original to the car  

The interior is completely original with a few blemish the exterior paint as a few blemish from setting under a coarse cover, paint is stained and as rub marks but is otherwise straight and rust free

 The under carriage is factory color and rust free

it as the original top, tonneau cover and boot

in the rust free  trunk the spare , jack and tool kit are all there never used and original to the car

the car runs and drive

what it needs

ignition switch is temperamental the radio isn't there the two glove box on each side of the dash should be replaced  

the seat cushion and covers are not the best

the windshield chrome trim is missing

take a good look at the pictures there is no other Triumph spitfire in this condition anywhere

could be a collection worthy car with very little work

I have a clean tittle and original lean release on hand

interested parties should contact me before placing bid, no or low feed back bids well not be accepted ,  I well consider all offer that are near my reserve price  

yes you can come see the car and disprove its mileage ! I reserve the right to end this auction at anytime

thank you for tacking the time to look at this 1980 Triumph spitfire with 2072 original miles

Michael griffin

410-279-1808 

note. that the calendar was found under the seat also the black mark on the frame under the fire wall are the clamp that supported the frame

when it was painted and assembled at the factory