My review of a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MkIV 1300 - Part 1
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- Опубліковано 23 лис 2019
- This is my girlfriend's dad's 1972 Triumph Spitfire Mk4 1300, an immaculately maintained British 2-seater convertible sports car which has been in the family for 45 years! In this first instalment of the series, I take the old girl out for a spin and share my thoughts about the driving experience. In part 2, I'm sharing a reunion drive with the previous owner, Fred, who drove and maintained the car for nearly 100,000 miles and over 40 years. In the final part, we shall look at some of the extensive service and maintenance history of the vehicle, including the original owner's handbook.
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Very enjoyable video. Ironically, my very first car was a 1972 Spitfire MKIV and these days I own a Honda S2000. I bought my Spitfire back in 1978. Mine was dark brown with a tan interior (not the sportiest of color combos, but to my eyes it was gorgeous). I also happen to feel that the MKIV design is the most attractive all the Spitfire variations. Sadly I only owned mine for a few short years before it was totaled by my brother. While it wasn't the most reliable of cars, I loved it and that experience made a lasting impression on me. Nothing else compares with top down motoring - this played a large role in the decision to purchase a S2000 many years later.
Had a MK IV, also 1972 but in BRG. Bought in 1978, they were also cheap to buy then. On a fast motorway run, it's ignition timing moved whilst at a petrol station. Later, another run at long high speed (for then any) and the engine went BANG !! I was an ignorant 18 year old, my brother in law (a Hotel manager}, together zero mechanical know how. Took the top end off, found a split piston with no scoring. 2nd. hand piston and new rings and started immediately. We were both gobsmacked, good for many more miles. Fond memories and taught me to take a rubber hammer to encourage the starter motor.
Really enjoyed watching this, such an good honest review on a British classic
Thank you Steve, glad you enjoyed it! Have you seen the other two parts of the video?
Yeah, really good follow up videos 👍🏻
Excellent! I have a ‘71 1300 in the states and enjoy seeing this beauty on her home turf :)
Very cool! Glad you enjoy your ‘71 Spitfire and I’m looking forward to bringing you all more content about this car soon...
Got one same age and colour!!
May I ask, how tall are you?
Al Chevelle 5’11”, it’s a nice fit for me
@@dorsetscousersgarage9913 Thanks for sharing. I just bought one and I'm 6'1". I was a little worried of not being able to fit in. Nice video.
I think the issue is more with the unusual driving position. Certainly with this MkIV, the pedals are quite offset from the usual layout, but you get used to it pretty quickly. Hope you’re enjoying your Spitfire!
Good video, you looked better with short hair.
As far as I know mk 4 has a 1500 engine
1300
@andrewkelsey2605 currently I own a mrk 4 and a mrk 3 1500 engin and 1300 engine respectively
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