Beautiful 1969 Triumph Spitfire Convertible

Price: - Item location: Normal, Illinois, United States
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1969 Triumph Spitfire

Fall is a wonderful time to enjoy a Convertible English Sports Car! Especially one that has the vintage styling from the 1960's. I am offering for sale a beautiful 1969 Triumph Spitfire Convertible that is in supercondition! This car has been lovingly updated through its past owners to the condition it is today!! It is a solid rust free example of the Classic English Roadster. The body has been repainted in the past as well as the engine being updated to the larger 1493cc size. It has also been rebuilt. Milesshowing on thespeedometerare 12,8XX which are the actual miles on the re-built engine. The tachometer is currently not working since it has the upgraded high performance distributor. Has an upgraded CD stereo unit installed with custom speaker bar for behind the seats - currently not in place but included. Interior is very nice with reupholstered seats that have new padding. Carpet, dash and door panels are very nice. New black boot cover with white piping. So much has been either restored or replaced on this car it is hard to list everything. Here is a partial list:
Wheel cylinders
Rear Drums
Break Shoes
Break Hardware
Break Lines
Front Rotors
Front Calipers
Front Wheel Bearings & seals
Front Pads
Performance Tires
Rims (Mini-Lite Style)
Starter
Alternator
Battery (Die-Hard)
Cables
New Radiator
Radiator Hoses
Water Pump
Thermostat
Overflow Bottle
Radiator Cowling
Rear Leaf Spring and bushings
Rear Shocks
Rear suspension bushings
Rebuilt rear axles / u joints - $580.00
High Performance Distributor – 45D4
High Performance Coil
New Carburetor & Manifold (updated to Weber system)
Electric Fuel pump
Ball Joints
Trunnions
Front Sway Bar w/Bushing & Hardware
Clutch Slave Master Cylinder
Top Boot Cover (Black with White Piping)
Custom steering wheel
Lowering kit
New Grill Assembly
Adjustable Radius Arm
The car drives like its on rails! Very solid, tight and responsive - all suspension parts updated and it shows. The highly detailed engine is powerful for this size car and with the upgrades of the Weber carburetor & intake plus the header and electronic ignition it is a joy to drive! Shifting is smooth and pleasant. The sound from the free flowing exhaust is as it should be -Noticeablebut not overly loud! The beautifulburgundy color is perfect for this era Spitfire. It was professionally done on a body that was virtually rust free. Gloss and shine are still super! Bumpers look new and have a great chrome finish. The vintage style of the split rear bumper is hard to miss. Frame is solid. The new wider Mini-Lite style wheels and new performance tires really set the car off as well as help in the handling. The past owner has an in depth portfolio of allreceiptson the parts and updates he had completed. It will be included with the car.
Although not a concourse Spitfire is is head and shoulders above most that are being offered for sale and always gets looks & thumbs up when driven. It has always been garaged and pampered by all previous owners. This is one you can get in and enjoy anytime you want with just a turn ofthekey! All that has been needed to the car has already been completed. All seals are tight with hardly a drip. The top has a bit of age but is still presentable and usable if needed but it is generally kept down to enjoy the car as it was intended - a convertible! Sorry, no spare tire or jack are included.
Please review the many pics I have listed to show the condition of this fabulous sports car. If you need additional pics of something or further information just ask. I will be happy answer all questions and to furnish any requested pics. I have dealt with older British sports cars for years and this 1969 is as nice as they come, cosmetically and mechanically, for the fair reserve price I am asking. Please note as with any older classic car it is being sold "As Is - As Best Described To The Best Of My Ability With No Warranty". It is the buyers responsibility to arrange pick up or transportation. The Winning bidder is required to make an immediate deposit payment of $500.00 at the end of the auction into my PayPal account with full payment required within 7 days of the auction close by either Cash, Bank Cashiers Check or Bank Wire Transfer into my bank account. I can work with you on the timing of the pick up. Thanks for looking!