£9,562
1973 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Triumph Spitfire MkIV has been well-maintained, with a chassis-up restoration completed in 2013 by Yorkshire Triumph Ltd, alongside mechanical and cosmetic improvements. It comes with documentation of the restoration. Showing 79,595 miles, it appears to be in very good condition following restoration and subsequent use.
Condition
7
The car underwent a chassis-up restoration by Yorkshire Triumph Ltd in 2013, including bodywork, paint, and mechanical refurbishment. It received a new interior and hood in 2015, along with an overhauled gearbox. The listing mentions a collection of invoices and a log detailing the restoration work, along with photographs. While the listing highlights the restoration work, it also mentions 'credible miles' suggesting use since the restoration.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
FH52126
Chassis No:
Odometer:
79,595 miles
MUG 60L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The prototype Spitfire was produced by Standard-Triumph in 1957 but was delayed until 1962.
It was based on a modified Herald chassis clothed in a swooping two-seater body penned by Giovanni Michelotti.
Unlike the rival Austin-Healey Sprite, it featured wind-up windows; also a single-piece front end that folded forward to provide optimum access to the engine bay.
It was the MkIV variant of 1970 that embodied the most comprehensive changes made during the model's 19-year lifespan.
The front and rear of the car were restyled and the doors were treated to recessed handles.
The interior was greatly improved and featured a full-width facia with the instruments ahead of the driver.
The engine capacity remained at 1293cc, as introduced for the MkIII.
The rear suspension, however (much criticised on earlier cars), was de-cambered and redesigned to eliminate the tendency for the wheels to 'tuck-in' and throw the car into oversteer when cornered hard.
Some 70,021 MkIVs were produced betw...
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£247
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£4,940
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,903
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 10 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
79,595 miles
Registration Date
1973-02-08
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 11 2021 with 79,595 miles
Failed
On Jun 11 2021 with 79,595 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed n/s/f brake flex pipe fouling wheel on l/h lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r brake low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Apr 18 2019 with 79,595 miles
Failed
On Apr 17 2019 with 79,594 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 05 2017 with 79,109 miles
Failed
On Jun 01 2017 with 79,594 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Passed
On Aug 08 2016 with 79,584 miles
Passed
On Nov 20 2014 with 79,110 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Front numberplate attachment has temporary repair
Failed
On Nov 19 2014 with 79,109 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
- Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
User Entered:
- Vehicle presented without front or rear bumpers, no sharp edges
- Front numberplate attachment has temporary repair
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