Make:

Triumph

Model:

Spitfire MkIII

Year of Manufacture:

1968

Year of Registration:

1969

Body Colour:

Wedgewood Blue

Engine:

1298cc

Previous Owners:

1st                                                      Feb  1969 – Jan 1970
2nd & 3rd (Husband & Wife)            Jan 1970 – April 2010 (40 Years!)
Current                                              April 2010 – Present

Restoration Details:

• Current Owner started the mechanical restoration for the previous owners (Family Friends) in 1994 after the car had failed its MOT 10 years previously.
• A Full restoration was then carried out over the next 11 years with the car finally passing its MOT in March 2005.
• The current owner was responsible for the majority of the mechanical dismantling, cleaning, preparing and re-assembly, so when the car was put up for sale, if was an offer not to be refused.
• The bodywork, engine re-build (to accept unleaded fuel) and other major components were carried out by experts.

Modifications:

• Currently, NONE

Improvements To Be Carried Out:

• Hard Top (Awaiting Restoration) to be finished White (The same as the Soft Top) and compliment the original Wedgewood blue body colour scheme.
• Wheels to be shot blasted and powder coated White (As the Soft Top).
• Additional Stereo (To make longer journeys more fun and enjoyable!)

Wish List:

• Up-Grade to an Overdrive Gearbox.
• Mini-Lite Wheels & Tyres

Other Comments:

• On-Going Project – They Just Never End – But Great Fun