16th Jul, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
  Lot 2165
 

2165

1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII Registration Number: BUI 5224 Date Of First Registration:01/09/1970 Vin

1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII
Registration Number: BUI 5224
Date Of First Registration:01/09/1970
Vin Number: FD91789
(Original Vin Tag has been replaced)
Engine Number: FD92149HE
MOT Expiry:11/09/2017
V5C Present Listing 7 Former Keepers
Current Mileage Shown: 37,189 (MOT history shows the mileage to be higher than shown)
1296 CC
Red
Tax Exempt

The Triumph Spitfire was introduced in 1962 at the 'London Motor Show' and it remained in production until 1980. Strangely Triumphs model designation started out as Spitfire 4 MkI and then MkII, III, IV and finally the 1500. The Spitfire's body was mounted on to a separate chassis and unusually the rear trailing arms were bolted to the body rather than the chassis to provide rigidity.

Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot

Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000


 

The original vin/chassis plate is no longer fitted and a replacement has been added to the bulkhead, probably when the body was restored some time ago. The car has had extensive body repairs in the past and it would appear most panels have received work or replacement. The lower edges of both sills have been repaired and do show corrosion in places. Door fit is not particularly good with large gaps at the rear. The chassis appears to be in good order and has been covered in a heavy coating of wax oil. The hood appears to be in good order with no rips and the rear screens are clear. All tyres are Sava Effecta and all have good tread. Brief list of parts included: Rear brake cylinders x 2, bonnet pins pair, brake pads, fan belt x 3 , wiper blades, drive shaft gator, rear lamp lense, brake shoes, pair of new front discs, air filter x 2 new, various seals calipers etc, wooden gear knob, new plug lead set, new spark plugs, fuel filter, 4 x oil filters etc. MOT history as follows: 2016 @ 37186 2015 @ 37164 2014 @ 37146 2013 @ 37134 2012 @ 37128 2011 @ 37115 2010 @ 37103 2009 @ 37092 2008 @ 37082 2007 @ 37067 2006 @ 37036 2005 @ 37026 2004 @ 36989 2003 @ 36968 2002 @ 36956 2001 @ 36864 2000 @ 36838 1999 @ 36747 1998 @ 36399 1997 @ 36307 1996 @ 36118 1995 @ 36004 1994 @ 35807 1993 @ 35294 1992 @ 90691 1984 @ 85885 No further MOT history present with the vehicle.

 


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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 16th Jul, 2017

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