1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 With Overdrive . £9995
for sale at Spinning wheel Classic Cars , Chesterfield . Derbyshire. S41 9EH
www.spinning-wheel.net
01246 451772
Exterior.
Original pageant Blue with new white hood , chrome work is good with no pitting on bumpers .
Interior
Carpets all good , seats are cloth black and white check with black vinyl . black vinyl door cards and dash surround in excellent condition.
Engine / Gearbox
All have performed well during the use over the weekend , oil pressure is correct and stays constant and temperature stays stable even in the hot weather and peak district traffic. The over drive engages well both up and down gears and the gear change is smooth with no clutch issues apparent. The 1500 engine runs without issue and starts well cold or warm.
Suspension and Brakes
Without pulling to left or right and a with good pedal braking is smooth and progressive . suspension has been put through its paces on the Derbyshire roads without causing any concern, no noise .
Supplied with V5C,
HPI certificate (clear),
MOT expires May 2018,
supporting history and spare
57,000 miles with supporting history and 5 former keepers recorded upon the V5C. Presented in superb condition, being extremely original, other than a new hood and stainless steel exhaust system being fitted. Well maintained, again supported by invoicing. Excellent chassis, Starts easily and drives without apparent fault to report.
Great classic Triumph sports car that will be fun to use without the worry of hard to find parts and high cost maintenance . A real joy of a classic
Technical issues.