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  1. How much is this Spitfire worth?

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    Prices vary, and you'll always find something on sale cheaper than the one you've just bought - but only afterwards. I always preferred something around the middle of the price range: solid, dependable and suitable for improvement, unlike cheap basket cases which too often turn out to be beyond repair or high-priced supposedly 'finished' cars, which often aren't.

     

    Thanks for the advice Colin.

  3. How much is this Spitfire worth?

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    thats what the club insurance  replacement valuation puts on a project  mkIV  spitty ,  

     

    purchase would aim at 2/3 rds of this or less

     

     

    if that helps ,  its in need a of a bit more than TLC   if sills are in need then you have some serious work to compete let alone the whole car needs 

    a full work out to get back to the basics ....do able but not if you have to pay for labour 

     

     

    Seems a bit steep. Nothing that would suggest it is a good buy anyway. No OD, several colours and admits it needs sills. But without a good look in the flesh you will never know, if the rest of the body is good, it would be a good purchase. 

     

    Thanks guys :)

  5. 1972 Triumph Spitfire project

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    Is that a plate welded into the passenger side foot well? Does the car come with the missing bits? Doors? Wheel trim centres? Carpets? Ash tray? What was screwed to the facia on the passenger side? A lot of rust treatment to the usual places, the rear wheel arch repair looks a bit "lumpy", poorly applied filler? Needs a new rubber gaiter for the gear stick. Tyres don't look too good. You may have to spend a bit! Agree with Clive, get down to a club meeting and recruit an expert, it will only cost the promise of liquid refreshment!

    Hi, thanks for the reply. The car is mostly complete however I haven't stood in front of the car so I cant tell what behind the body filler on the car. 

  6. 1972 Triumph Spitfire project

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    If the body really is almost rust free, and you have checked it over carefully, and is complete the asking price is around the correct figure.

    the car apears to have overdrive, that alone would set you back £250+. Check by jacking the rear off he ground, start he car up, run it through the gears and flick the overdrive in. Should feel it "change gear" as the OD kicks in but may take a good few seconds. If it doesn't work, problems are often poor electrics., so not a deal breaker but a strong negotiating point. However, many sellers won't want you to have the car doing 40mph whilest jacked up!

     

    Really you want somebody who knows the cars to have a look over it. Have you asked at your local club meeting for a volunteer?

    Hi Clive, thanks for the reply. I haven't asked anyone from the club yet but I will keep that in mind. However, being 16 and still in full time education £1000 is out of my price bracket  but there is a 78 car that needs more work and its offers only so I'm interested in that one as well.

  7. 1972 Triumph Spitfire project

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    Hi everyone, I'm interested in buying a 1972 Spitfire project that has recently been advertised for sale. The body and chassis are structurally sound and requires little prep for paint. The 1300 engine runs however slightly lumpy. I spoke to the guy and he says hes had offers of £1000 but I don't think its worth that much. Ive got a couple of photos to see what your opinions are about the car and also how much you'd pay for it. I would appreciate all of you views on this car.

     

    Many Thanks,

     

    Conor :-)

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  8. In search of a 1971-1977 Spitfire restoration project

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    Hi Kevin,

     

    I know what you mean about what I can get with my budget but within the next month it will be increasing to around £1000 so hopefully that'll help. Also I do see project spitfires come on to Ebay quite frequently however they are just to far away from where I live for example, there is a 72 car within my current budget but its all the way up in Glasgow and I just cant afford to get it home.

  9. In search of a 1971-1977 Spitfire restoration project

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    Hi everyone, I am currently in the process of looking to buy a 1971-1977 Triumph Spitfire restoration project that is somewhere in the Midlands (UK). The only issue is that my budget is only £600 as I'm 16 and still in full time education until September. So if anybody knows where there could be a 71-77 Spitfire restoration project for sale, that's doesn't require too much welding, in the Midlands let me know because I might be interested.

    Best wishes,

    Conor :-)       

  10. In search of a 1971/1977 Spitfire restoration project

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    Hi everyone, I am currently in the process of looking to buy a 1971-1977 Triumph Spitfire restoration project that is somewhere in the Midlands (UK). The only issue is that my budget is only £600 as I'm 16 and still in full time education until September. So if anybody knows where there could be a 71-77 Spitfire restoration project for sale, that's doesn't require too much welding, in the Midlands let me know because I might be interested.

    Best wishes,

    Conor :-)       
     

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