1978 Triumph Spitfire Awesome Project on 2040-cars

VIN: FM74974U Year: 1978
Model: Spitfire
Trim: 1500
Mileage: 100,000
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
Drive Type: rear

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I've owned this 1978 Triumph Spitfire for over 20 years, and it's time to let it go.  I purchased it in the early 1990's from a used car dealer and drove it home with the intention of restoring it to it's former glory.  Needless to say, I didn't get very far with the restoration.  It has sat untouched in my garage since around 1995.  For the first few months I started the dissassembly process.  The next few months I spent buying every kind of new part you could imagine.  I remember spending hours looking through the Victoria British catalog.  I did spend some time cleaning, sandblasting, painting, and restoring some of the smaller parts I took off the car, like suspension pieces, the wooden dash assembly,  etc.  I don't have the receipts, but I know I must have spent thousands on new parts.  I bought all new poly bushings, transmission tunnel, fuel pump, starter, alternator, belts, hoses, brake parts, a complete new steering rack, rebuilt cylinder head, new leaf spring, Monza exhaust, headers, some interior parts, and much more that I can't remember.  There is an extra transmission from a very low mileage Spitfire.  I looked at lots of Spitfires before I bought this one.  Most that I saw had rusty floorpans.  This one has great floors.  I spent days underneath this car cleaning it before I completely undercoated it with professional grade stuff, not the stuff in a spray can.  I also sealed all the seams inside the car for a quieter ride.  There was one very small quarter sized spot on the drivers side rocker that was showing some corrosion, so I cut it out.  Otherwise the body is a nice dry Oklahoma car.  The body does have some dings and the original paint is showing it's age.  The rear end and suspension is out of the car, so you will need a flatbed trailer to load it on, preferably with a winch since it only has front wheels on it now.  To my knowledge, most everything is there.  I can't think of anything that would be missing. Lot's of original parts in great shape, and also lots of new stuff.  Windshield is fine with no cracks.  Convertible top frame is there, but no top.  Door glass is in good shape.  I do have an extra door that is included.  Tires are all excellent.  The title is clear and in my name.  Not many of these cars around anymore.  This one would be a nice one to fix up, and parts are readily available.  I'm sure the winning bidder will be happy with what he gets.  I will be able to help with loading.  For this auction I am requiring payment by money order or cash only, sorry NO PAYPAL.  I ask that you pick the car up and pay within 10 days.  If you need to store the car here a little longer, we can work that out as long as you have paid for the car.  At this time I am not willing to part the car out.  GOOD LUCK!!