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£15,969 (Est: £20,895 - £29,252)
1968 Triumph Spitfire Mark III – APAL Body Kit
France • 25 Oct 2026 • Lot 57
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mark III stands out with its rare APAL body kit and a comprehensive, chassis-up restoration completed between 2020-2024. The car boasts a striking 'Gulf' livery and racing-inspired interior modifications, having covered minimal distance since its revival.
Condition
10
The car underwent a complete chassis-up restoration from 2020-2024, with all components stripped, treated, and painted. It has only covered 100km since the restoration, indicating it is in perfect condition mechanically, externally, and internally.
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Manual
LHD
France
FD25485
1968
Auction
Description
1968 Triumph Spitfire Mark III – APAL Body Kit
No reserveFrench titleChassis no.
FD25485
Engine no.
FD42272HE- Complete, chassis-up restoration - Fitted with one of the 200 APAL body kits produced - Racing-style modifications - No reserve This Triumph Spitfire is an interesting Mark III version which underwent a full, chassis-up restoration from 2020–2024.
As can be seen from a file of photographs, the car was completely stripped down and the chassis taken back to bare metal, treated and painted, as were the body and running gear.
In 2014, its proud owner, a connoisseur of the model, tracked down one of the 200 APAL body kits produced from an enthusiast who had owned it for 30 years but never got round to fitting it.
This fibreglass kit, sold from 1967, comprised a fixed roof which extended around the boot at the rear and a streamlined bonnet that literally transformed the car’s styling.
The car was then given a ‘Gulf’ livery, as a tribute to the Ford GT40s that raced at Le M...
Price Analysis vs Other Spitfire Mk IIIs
£370
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,230
Median Price (Since 2020)
£70,432
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Auction House Headquarters
Artcurial
7 Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault, 75008 Paris, France
Operating from Paris, France, Artcurial is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and historic competition cars. They conduct live auctions at major European events, providing consignment and valuation services.
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