1977 Triumph Spitfire SpitSix
Vehicle Description
**8/25 Added several new pictures of interior and undercarriage as requested.Just completed complete frame-off restoration and modifications to this car. Have complete photographic record of all work done.
Car is ready to autocross or show.
Here are the modifications:
1971 GT6 Chassis with heavy reinforcement down the center
1977 Spitfire Body
1972 GT6 Hood
Rear End: 1993 Subaru WRX LSD. Same as Datsun R160 from 70’s racing
Axles: Roto-Flex type rear w/Modified Canley Classics axles using CV joints
Rear Disc Brakes: 2003 Ford Taurus calipers w/2000 VW Golf re-drilled front
rotors with Hawk Pads
Front Brakes: 1982 4-Piston Toyota truck, Drilled GT6 rotors with Hawk Pads
Transmission: Mustang T-5 with Dumont Machine bell-housing and conversion kit.
Custom driveshaft
Engine: 1972 2.5 TR6, .40 Over with 275-6 Cam by TS Imported Auto-155 HP
Starter: Isuzu Trooper II high torque conversion
Exhaust: Custom using 2-Pipe TR6 manifold
Carbs: Vintage Performance Mikuni on 1971 GT6 ported intake manifold
Bruce Thomas Aluminum radiator with Custom shroud
Pulley Kit by Goodparts
Distributor: Flamethrower
Oil Cooler: Modine
Hood Struts: Gas
Shocks: Spax adjustable
Springs: 1” lowered GT6 front springs with 1” lowering block in rear
Wheels: 15” BRE Replicas
Seats-Mazda Miata
Car recently finished 3rd in Concours at VTR National Convention.
Very fast and fun to drive!!
9-5-17
To demonstrate the level of finish of this car, I have added a picture of the "Gold" Concours award I just received for the VTR National Convention last month. This car scored 380-1/4 out of a possible 400 points.
