Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1967 Triumph Spitfire MK2 Roadster
""The paradoxical thing about the Triumph Spitfire is that it didn't spit fire. The original Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft was powered by a huge supercharged Rolls Royce V12 engine and was fitted with up to eight machine guns so that it truly did spit fire from engine exhausts and guns. In September of 1960 the chaps at Triumph decided they could do rather better than Donald Healey's little Sprite and so they started work on their own small sports car, naming the project ""Bomb""."" Thx silodrome.com
For consignment, a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK2 roadster with a title verified 71,920 actual miles. The Mk 2 version of the Triumph Spitfire was introduced in 1965 and provided some relatively minor improvements over the original Spitfire 4, which was now often referred to as the Mk1.
Exterior
Similar in profile to other British roadsters of the period, but also different enough to be distinct. The MK2 has a chin up profile and raised and rounded front fenders that gently descend to meet the door, which continues the slight drop. Here in British Racing Green, the rear fender rises slightly, capped off by protruding tail lights flanking a flat wide boot. Back to the front where a distinctive grille is with simple horizontal fins, is deeply inset in a body colored panel while a spear detail on the hood draws your eye to the windshield, which is also framed in green rather than the typical polished treatment. What is polished are the chrome body latches on each side which are as much aesthetic as they are functional, and the origins of the embossed M on the latches is still a subject of debate in the Spitfire community. 13-inch Minator wheels look sharp and carry 155/80R13 tires with a mid 2019 date code, and a set of steel wheels will accompany the car. Imperfections include some edge chips and a scratch by a latch.
Interior
The green painted door header gives way to simple black vinyl door cards with only the door handle and window crank attached, while white piping dresses the black vinyl bucket seats as well as the back wall where a pair of speakers are mounted above the carpeted package shelf. The wood rimmed steering wheel overlooks the blank dash on the left side while a central wood panel houses the gauges and ignition over other switchgear reserved for the black plastic mid dash. A high mounted shifter wears the Triumph winged crest and a rubber boot over black carpet. The small trunk contains the black canvas roof. Overall, there's the usual patina on the interior but it presents cleanly and virtually unmarred.
Drivetrain
Pivot the front clip forward to reveal the spotless 1147cc four cylinder, rated at 67 horsepower and fueled by a pair of Su carburetors. A 4-speed manual routes power to the rear axle, as a true sports car, where it finds 4.11 gears. Up front we have disc brakes and drums are found in the back.
Undercarriage
Clean underneath with just some residual oil on the pan and no sign of rust, surface or otherwise. A single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler before being routed to the back where it exits to the atmosphere via a chrome tip protruding under the license plate. Suspension includes coil springs up front and swing axles, radius arms, and a transverse leaf spring similar to those found in Corvairs at the time bring up the rear.
Drive-Ability
It might not spit fire, but the cylinders fire up with a turn of the key and the car eagerly responds to our first shift and rolls onto the test loop. As with most British sports cars, the low center of gravity and low seating position begs for spirited drives and the 13-inch wheels carry the car around turns and through straight tracking. However, it's difficult to get this car into third gear, but once there, fourth is no problem. The horn and parking brake are inoperable but all other functions work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
There are over 12,000 Spitfires registered in the National Triumph Registry which represents about 4% of all Spitfires produced. They are part of the wildly enthusiastic group of British sports car lovers and if you've never had a bite of this crumpet, this fine example is an excellent gateway into that world. Right color, sorted engine, and clean interior, smooth lines. Get your flat cap and driving gloves, there are adventures ahead!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
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| Year: | 1967 |
| Make: | Triumph |
| Model: | Spitfire |
| Mileage: | 71920 |
| Exterior Color: | British Racing Green |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | MK2 Roadster |
| Body: | convertible |
| Stock: | 7583 |
| Engine Size: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Manual |
| Vin: | FC80562L |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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