Noah Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 Hi all, My first car when I was 18 was a Spitfire MK4. I have regretted selling it ever since. Now my son is 9, I have been given permission by my wife to buy another, for us both to have fun in. I recently fell in love with the earlier ones (1970 or pre). So I was wondering whether folk thought I might be pushing it, finding one that requires little work for a budget of £5000, or should I keep dreaming! I live in th3e Bedford area. Any advice very welcome. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 That rather depends on your definition of "requires little work". If you mean it's a runner and basically solid but you're OK with learning a bit of mechanicing and/or body fettling on it, then you have a reasonable chance. If you're expecting near showroom condition and only needs regular servicing, then keep dreaming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 NonMember above has summed up early Spitfire values. I have an early Spit Mk3, a solid car bought as a project last year, but I've got too many projects right now, so it needs a new home. It's got a solid body, is mechanically sound and drives very well, with much work done recently. Given fresh paint, it would be excellent. Please let me know if you would like more info, and I can send photos plus more details. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Nigel, Many thanks for your post. Wow, yes I would love to see some pics and more info. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 we have a fair tidy low owner much loved 1500 just about to surface in mepershall area 4500ono Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Hi Noah, I will sort out a few photos for you and send a PM with contact details today. I'm in Market Harborough, so not too far from Bedford if you would like to view. Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Hi Noah, PM sent! Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbet Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Hi Pete . . . is the 1500 in Mepershall . . still surfaced? I'd be interested in the details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 i will ask Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbet Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Many thanks . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 28/11/2020 at 18:38, Herbet said: Hi Pete . . . is the 1500 in Mepershall Hi have sent you a forum e mail with his contact number Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbet Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Many thanks Pete . . . . that's very much appreciated . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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