£9,270
1964 Triumph Spitfire-6 MkI
United Kingdom • 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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[Transmission]
Transmission:
FC25323
Chassis No:
Odometer:
51,370 miles
5347VU
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1964 Triumph Spitfire-6 MkI 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 MkI 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 inspection ...
Points of note
£4,132
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,620
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,040
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 27 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
75,342 miles
Registration Date
1964-02-14
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 28 2022 with 75,342 miles
Failed
On Jan 25 2022 with 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 Apr 20 2021 with 74,697 miles
Failed
On Apr 12 2021 with 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))
Passed
On Feb 17 2020 with 74,081 miles
Failed
On Feb 13 2020 with 74,080 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 28 2019 with 72,498 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On Mar 26 2019 with 72,496 miles
There were 13 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, at anti roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake insecure disc pad retaining pin (1.1.21 (c))
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 01 2018 with 71,285 miles
Passed
On Mar 10 2017 with 70,971 miles
Passed
On Feb 22 2016 with 69,669 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 22 2015 with 68,744 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Passed
On Sep 05 2013 with 67,567 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed
On Sep 06 2012 with 66,944 miles
Passed
On Sep 05 2011 with 66,524 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- nearside rear, service brake and hand brake performance significantley reduced compared with offside.
Failed
On Sep 05 2011 with 66,524 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- nearside rear, service brake and hand brake performance significantley reduced compared with offside.
Passed
On Oct 21 2009 with 65,392 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Sep 27 2008 with 65,170 miles
Failed
On Sep 23 2008 with 65,170 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 31 2007 with 62,997 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Failed
On Jun 09 2006 with 60,490 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Passed
On Jun 09 2006 with 60,490 miles
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