seashells Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Hello All, I have just signed up to the forum as I am hoping to enter into the world of owning a classic car in the near future. I have been on the search for a Spitfire for some time but as yet the right car eludes me. I have got quite despondent at times and feeling a little flat at the moment as I have been messed around quite bit thus far, although I am determined so my search continues. Last night I drove a total of 6 hours to view a car, I was happy with it and was going to proceed with the sale. Unfortunately the owner wouldn't accept cash and the bank refused to transfer the money as he was a new recipient and not authorised by my bank.. thwarted I drove home again! So if any of you lovely people are thinking about selling or know of anyone then this is what I am after. Triumph spitfire, any age. I love the Spitfire 4 MK1 but sadly I can't afford one. I would like something that is ready for the road to use this summer before putting her in storage through the winter and doing any further maintenance. Preferably 1500 I absolutely love the royal blue and have seen one being sold on this website and eBay.. again its out of my budget at the moment. I have 4k to spend and all the darker blue seem to be 5.7 upwards. Definitely prefer the darker colours.. I don't mind if it needs a little work and accept it wouldn't be mint at that kind of price but Im not looking to do a complete restoration. Apart from the obvious rust issues of sills, floor pans etc is there anything else I should pay particular attention to when viewing ? Thanks in advance Shelley x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTV8 Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Welcome Shelley, good luck with your search, i'm sure you will eventually find the right combination of price/condition - i confess that i have never heard of anyone unwilling to accept cash, was the ink dry? sills, floors as you say, always worth checking plus wheel arches, door-bottoms and the important chassis areas particularly near suspension mountings. ..... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishmosh Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Keep an eye on the courier adds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondhm Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Suggest you go along to a local group meeting. You will get some good advice, possibly get a lead on someone who is selling locally, and most importantly meet a great bunch of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Crewes Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Shelley Contact - dickcollis at tiscali.co.uk he did have a top rated Spitfire 1500 for sale. Might be a bit more than you want to pay, but you won't get a better car. Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffius Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hello Shelley, I did the opposite, bought a Spitfire 1500 after months of research and looking and drooling over magazines, papers and TV shows! I joined TSSC only Thursday. I have seen a few about but I really struggled with anything in budget. In the end I bit the bullet and increased what I wanted to pay (and went over that!) but I definitely did the right thing and after 3 days and half a tank of fuel I am pleased I flexed the budget now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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