£9,270
1964 Triumph Spitfire-6 MkI
Brightwells • UK • 3 Aug 2022
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£9,270
1964 Triumph Spitfire-6 MkI
UK • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1964 Triumph Spitfire MkI features a GT6 engine conversion and a body-off restoration from the mid-90s. It boasts a burgundy interior, a substantial history file, and recent maintenance, making it a unique and appealing classic.
Condition
6
The car has had a body-off restoration in the mid to late 90s and re-trimmed burgundy interior with cream vinyl hood, tonneau and half tonneau covers. The listing mentions some minor accident damage from 1985. There is moderate wear on exterior, interior, and/or wheels.
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51,370 miles
5347VU
1964
Auction
FC25323
RHD
United Kingdom
£9,270
1964 Triumph Spitfire-6 MkI
Brightwells • UK • 3 Aug 2022
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
1964 Triumph Spitfire-6 Mk
I 2.0-litre six-cylinder conversion driven 100 miles to the sale; looks well, sounds well and goes well - prettiest variant with some proper poke and massive history file Supplied new by Hollingdrake Automobile Company Limited of Stockport, Cheshire in February 1964 this pretty Spitfire Mk
I has been treated to a body-off restoration during the mid to late 90s which may have been when the car was re-trimmed to include the lovely burgundy interior we see here with cream vinyl hood, tonneau and half tonneau covers included.
The car has also been treated to a GT6 engine conversion, likely using the 2.0-litre straight six engine from a Vitesse as referenced later.
The Heritage Certificate on file confirms the car was built in February 1964 and finished in white, originally with black (Vynide) trim and black hood featuring disc wheels with a heater and windscreen washer fitted as extras.
Recent spend includes £439 spent in February this year on an MOT inspect...
Price Analysis vs Other Spitfire Mk Is
£4,132
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,733
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,040
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 27th Jan 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
75,342 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 28th Jan 2022, 75,342 miles
Failed
On 25th Jan 2022, 75,342 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On 20th Apr 2021, 74,697 miles
Failed
On 12th Apr 2021, 74,695 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has abnormal movement (1.1.18 (a))
Minor:
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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