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3.68 m then many thanks. Seen that figure but also 3.8 m and lots of others lol. Glad it's on the shorter side.

Also would love to attend your next twiddle day. New member new car bugger all idea what I'm doing but willing to learn anything as everything could be useful one day.

Hi all Simple question I hope. How long is the total length of a spitfire mark 1. the Internet says a number of lengths so I thought I'd ask. I'm fitting a security bollard to protect my Princess on the drive (new car in storage so can't measure it) Sorry for the silly question but I don't have much drive length so it's important the bollard fits perfectly. Thanks Grant

Very good suggestion. Like most forums you end up knowing who owns what eventually but for noobs or occasional posters it can be a guessing game. I’ll do my signature now.

Just for info i contacted Merlin and you also require a model specific boss first then you attach this QR to that. Pushes the wheel forward about 4in. Will have to see if that’s doable with my long arms otherwise it’s a no no.

New owner in South Yorkshire

Thank you Clive for the info. Yes I see what you mean regarding moving the wheel forward. I guess this is good quality unit though and better engineered than the dodgy cheep Chinese versions ?

Thanks Yes run a few old bikes. Not exactly classics but leave them and the carbs gum up and electrics start having a mind of their own

I guess my story is similar to other members on here. My best mate at Collage had a mark 4 spit and at 19 years old I fell in love with it. Always loved classics and old things in general, that’s just who I am. Always been a history buff and love anything with a story to tell. So my aim was to own my own spit by 30. Wife two kids later no car so new aim was 40. New wife more kids and still no car. Next date set by 50 I’ll have the car. Well due to an unfortunate turn of events I find my self in a position to be able to afford the car and the mind set to realise life’s to short to wait. So now at 45 years old I decided to start looking. Mark 4 or even 5 was my starting point but then a lovely mark 1 showed its face. Obviously a price difference but I thought why not it’s part investment and part dream come true. Yep I’ll overwinter her in storage because that’s sensible and respectful for what I have but once the gritters have gone she will be my daily driver. Commuting and other local trips she will be out and about so I can enjoy my ownership.

Hi all New member with a quick question please. For security reasons I would like to fit a quick release stearing wheel to my Spitfire Mark 1. Does anyone know a manufacturer who does the Boss for my car ? Rather avoid ebay offerings if possible for safety reasons ie I'd like the wheel to stay on whilst driving Thanks Grant