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Not Sold (Est: £13,000 - £16,000)

1964 Triumph Spitfire Mk. I Le Mans

United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1964 Triumph Spitfire Mk. I is a Le Mans replica, featuring a fiberglass body painted in Racing Green. It's equipped with a 1300cc engine, Weber carburetors, and Compomotive wheels. The car has been refurbished for road use, complete with a recent MoT and documentation, making it a unique find for enthusiasts.

Condition

7

The car is described as fully refurbished with a Le Mans replica body. It has a well-maintained engine, comfortable leather seats, and supple suspension, suggesting good overall condition. The presence of a rollbar and updated engine components indicates attention to both aesthetics and performance.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

FC3594Z

Odometer:

89,345 miles

Reg Number:

AHC 40B

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1964 Make: Triumph Model: Spitfire Mk.

I Le Mans Registration: AHC 40B Chassis No: FC3594Z Engine No: tba Mileage: 89,345 The 1965 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans saw a battle of the ages running between Ford and Ferrari, but further down the field there were equally hard-fought dogfights between teams running far less powerful cars.

The specially prepared Triumph Spitfires with their aerodynamic bodywork and comprehensively modified engines were set to battle in one of the smallest classes at Le Mans – the GT 1.15 class.

Whereas the Ford GT40s were fitted with monstrous seven litre V8s, the Triumphs were powered by 1147cc inline four-cylinder engines with overhead valves.

The primary opponent of the Spitfires would be the French team running a series of highly-competitive Alpine A110s.

As is often the case with endurance racing, reliability problems began to take their toll as the race went on, all six Alpines fell by the wayside leaving a clean run to the chequered flag...