50shadesofcroquet Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hey everyone, thought I’d introduce myself as I’ve recently got my hands on a Spitfire. Having had a Daimler XJ40 and MX-5 mk2 (race prepped) beforehand. Already covered just over 600 miles in her having bought it back in January as my new year resolution..whoops. Have had the diff rebuilt and the carbs. Is running the original drive train and the original engine, having had a cosmetic restoration in 2012. Anyway, more to come no doubt! But for now have these naughty little pics.. Cheers, Sam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi and welcome, Sam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Welcome to the forum Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Welcome Sam, I have had a number of Spits in the past, Great sports cars, the last of the separate chassis roadsters. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi Sam, welcome to the forum, nice looking motor as well Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphletize Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi Sam, Welcome! That thing is gorgeous! Love the way it sits, and that little boot spoiler! Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50shadesofcroquet Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 29 minutes ago, Amphletize said: Hi Sam, Welcome! That thing is gorgeous! Love the way it sits, and that little boot spoiler! Simon Thank you all! And that’s what drew me to it! Bit special, fully adjustable gaz front and rear 😉 Chap I bought it off was planning on hill climbing it hence the roll cage and other bits and bobs. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Sam, Welcome! Previous race-prepped cars, racer? Your Spitfire has a cage and roundel, but no external cut-off. Will you be racing this one? CSCC Swinging 60s is the place where more Triumphs are coming out, but it needs more Spitfires! Here's John Thomason in his Silver Arrow Spitfire: Her's the calendar. See you there? https://www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk/race-calendar John PS Lionel Ritchie fan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphletize Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, JohnD said: Her's the calendar. See you there? https://www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk/race-calendar It's a dream of mine to get a race licence and get involved in this! One day! I'll have to made do being behind the camera for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50shadesofcroquet Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, JohnD said: Sam, Welcome! Previous race-prepped cars, racer? Your Spitfire has a cage and roundel, but no external cut-off. Will you be racing this one? CSCC Swinging 60s is the place where more Triumphs are coming out, but it needs more Spitfires! Here's John Thoamson in his Silver Arrow Spitfire: Her's the calendar. See you there? https://www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk/race-calendar John PS Lionel Ritchie fan? Indeed John, used to race Caterham 7 K-series in Hillclimb and sprint. The MX-5 was a track day basher. I’m not sure my plans with this spit though! Was planning on taking it easy this year and tour it through Europe. I’m taking it to Shelsley Walsh in April to see if it’s competitive or not and then will go from there me thinks, watch this space! (may have to get the holesaw out for the isolator 😉). Thanks for the info, bit of late night reading me thinks 👀 What can I say? I have a penchant for the classics! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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