1973 Triumph Spitfire
We introduce a new project and a new author as Publisher Tim Suddard’s son, Tommy, tackles the restoration of the 1973 Triumph Spitfire on a teenagers budget.
Latest Updates
- Slick as Spit Feb 9, 2010 All right, we’re going to take the plunge and properly restore our Spitfire.
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Carburetor Corrections Feb 9, 2010
We install freshened carburetors on the cheap.
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Sleeping Spitfire Oct 27, 2008
Tommy’s Spitfire gets some temporary rest.
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Seating Arrangements Jun 16, 2008
We settle into some new seat foam in the Spitfire.
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Fixin' a Hole Apr 30, 2008
Tommy fixes a hole (or 10) where the rain comes in the Spitfire’s top.
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Installing a Radio Feb 24, 2008
The Spitfire gets a new radio.
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First Event in the Spitfire Dec 11, 2007
Just hours after being finished, the Spitfire competes in a car show and autocross.
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Tommy Gets His Spitfire Going Nov 13, 2007
Tommy takes care of some underhood cleanup, gets the Spitfire running, and more…
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Starting on the Spitfire Brakes Oct 28, 2007
Tommy learns the ugly truth about brake parts that sit for 20 years.
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School's Out! Jul 20, 2007
As summer starts, so does more work on the Spitfire.
1973 Triumph Spitfire Specs:
- Body type:
- Convertible
- Country of origin:
- England
- Original price:
- $3000
- Purchase price:
- $200
- 0-60 time:
- 13.0 seconds
- Displacement:
- 1296cc
- Stock horsepower:
- 75 bhp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque:
- 48 lb.-ft @ 5500 rpm
- Engine configuration:
- Inline-4
- Transmission:
- 4-speed manual
- Drivetrain configuration:
- Rear-wheel-drive
- Suspension:
- independent A-arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks (front)
independent, swing axle, transverse leaf spring w/radius rods and pivoting-spring location (rear) - Brakes:
- disc/drum
- Bolt pattern:
- 4 X 3.75
- Body width:
- 57.0 in.
- Curb weight:
- 1717 lbs.
- Wheelbase:
- 83.0 in.
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