1973 Triumph Spitfire
Started on July 1, 2006, 10:09 a.m.
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.
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Latest Project Updates
Apr 26, 2011
Spitfire Surgery
We install new rocker panels and quarter patch panels to prep for paint.
Nov 19, 2010
Spicy Spitfire
More power for our Spitfire.
Feb 9, 2010
Slick as Spit
All right, we’re going to take the plunge and properly restore our Spitfire.
Feb 9, 2010
Carburetor Corrections
We install freshened carburetors on the cheap.
Oct 27, 2008
Sleeping Spitfire
Tommy’s Spitfire gets some temporary rest.
Jun 16, 2008
Seating Arrangements
We settle into some new seat foam in the Spitfire.
Apr 30, 2008
Fixin' a Hole
Tommy fixes a hole (or 10) where the rain comes in the Spitfire’s top.
Feb 24, 2008
Installing a Radio
The Spitfire gets a new radio.
Dec 11, 2007
First Event in the Spitfire
Just hours after being finished, the Spitfire competes in a car show and autocross.
Nov 13, 2007
Tommy Gets His Spitfire Going
Tommy takes care of some underhood cleanup, gets the Spitfire running, and more…
Oct 28, 2007
Starting on the Spitfire Brakes
Tommy learns the ugly truth about brake parts that sit for 20 years.
Jul 20, 2007
School's Out!
As summer starts, so does more work on the Spitfire.
Aug 10, 2006
Cleaning out the fuel tank
We cleaned out the gas tank.
Jul 28, 2006
Wash it Off
Any project should start with a good cleaning
Jul 1, 2006
A New Project, a New Author
We introduce a new project and a new author to the world of restoration.
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.
