Starting at 99 check out my other items all located in lewes good luck. I push the seat all the way back, and i unhooked the rubber springs on the seat in the back, and let the foam drop down. Gallery, tips, links for triumph spitfire and gt6 trim. At 6 4 i do not fit into a tr6 and need a solution other than leg surgery. According to hemmings motor news, the spitfires 24 feet turning circle is the shortest distance of any production car built. The triumph gt6 was a coupe version of the spitfire with the addition of a more powerful six cylinder engine from the triumph vitesse to compensate for the added weight. Triumph spitfire ii size, dimensions, aerodynamics and weight. Spitfire spitfire steering shaft coupling construction. Unfollow triumph spitfire seats to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A brief history of the triumph spitfire everything you need. The triumph spitfire 1500 top speed is 161 kmh 100 mph. The car was largely based upon the chassis of the triumph herald saloon, but shortened and without the heralds outrigger sections. Seat cushion leading edges are almost same height from floor.
Cushion, foam, seat back, spitfire 19701972, high back seats, spo 610 weeks. I struggle, but make good progress, on setting the bonnet to scuttle. Club triumph cars spitfire spitfire mk4 convertible. When ordering seat trim, please state material specification and colour requested. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. How the tr6 can work for a tall person squarespace. I have determined that the play in my project 72 spitfire s steering is in the coupling just above the rack. Inspired by a spitfire gt prototype made by giovanni michelotti in 1965, the triumph gt6 made its debut in production form in july 1966. When i had the car painted in 88, the design was this. Spitfire seats for sale in uk 57 used spitfire seats. Triumph spitfire restoration parts and accessories moss. Shop online for triumph spitfire shock absorbers, shock busings, sway bar brackets and more suspension products to provide ultimate balance between comfort and performance. The vehicle was based on a design produced for standard triumph in 1957 by italian designer giovanni michelotti.
Im 65 and had no problems with height in my wifes 1968 spitfire mk3 or my 1966 tr4a, but most of my height is in my legs. In particular, frequent drivers with back problems will. Suite a,10th floor, maple house, high street, potters bar, herts, en6 5bs. I am 6ft 1in and height of pad is an issue as my head nearly touches the roof lining now want to change seats more as a safety reason head restraints spitfire. These were reupholstered within the last five years. The mgb and fiat 124 sport spider are by far the most common examples of this breed, followed by the tr7, alfa romeo spider, and the triumph spitfire. Triumph spitfire cushion, foam, seat back, spitfire 19701972. Because the herald used bodyonframe construction instead of a unitized body and chassis, it was possible to cut down the heralds frame and. Well on my 1975 spitfire, i broke down and spent the money for new foams and covers.
Get the best deals on interior parts for 1975 triumph spitfire when you shop. This table primarily covers the us market accept where noted. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1969 triumph spitfire mk3. Please find attached a couple of photos of the finished result for your info i think ive done you proud. Get the best deal for seat covers for triumph spitfire from the largest. New listing luxury full set car front rear pu leather car seat cover cushion 5d breathable fits. Occasional seats jump seats, all tr2, tr3 modelsboth jump seat. Triumph spitfire 1500 seat cover kits and foams rimmer bros. Portable orthopedic gel cushion for drivers car seat office chair stadium memory fits. Triumph spitfire seats with tracks and good foam nice.
Seat reupholstery kits, padding kits, and seat cushion springs, early and. Because of the way i was measuring it, this meant that the drivers side dash height was 832, or 14, too low assuming the height of the passengers side was proper, that is. The driving position is really not bad for a 6 5 plus guy. Interior parts for 1975 triumph spitfire for sale ebay. Triumph spitfire 1966 mk2 su carb problems 2 answers good day all i have a technical question about the su carbs of my 1966 triumph spitfire mk 2. This car has a 2 door convertiblecabriolet type body with a front positioned engine delivering its power to the rear wheels. British parts northwest triumph spitfire suspension. The eye catching and unmistakable triumph spitfire is a car you can really have fun driving, but if you want to get the best out of yours and make it suit your journeys and your driving style better, then you can make a big difference to the spitfire s ride quality by implementing improved suspension systems or shock absorbers. Get the best deals on seat covers for 1976 triumph spitfire when you shop the largest online selection at.
Triumph spitfire ashley gt6 bonnet and fastback hardtop racing in the 60s by clicking on the photo, it will be shown enlarged advertisement for the ashley fiberglass bonnet for the spitfire 4 later as seen on the car above they produced bonnets that would fit the 6 cylinder eninge as well and were usable for a gt6 bonnet conversion as well. So we picked up a 1980 carthe last year that they were builtthat we found for a good price. My spitfire came with the stripe decal which was an option for 74 model year. At classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of triumph spitfires for sale. I recently replaced the fuel pump new and since then there is petrol pouring out of the carbs. The extra support will transform the feel of your car, making the drive much tighter and sporty. Triumph spitfire 1500, tr7, tr6 seat regulator handle, adjuster, recliner set. I fit fine in the tr4, i do get some bugs on my forehead.
Triumph spitfire iv 1500 gt6 mk3 front seat cushion foam sponge. Im thinking that if the seat rails were modified to let the drivers seat go further back and a small portion of the lr wheelwell was cut out and then sealed flat to allow the seat to go back another 2 inches i. Parts car is a complete car, lso a 1973 triumph spitfire 1500, lue. Famous spitfire owners actor nicolas cages first car was a spitfire. Your instructions were excellent and the result extremely pleasing, well i think so anyway. Class rules require stock triumph spitfire brake calipers and 9 rotors. The spitfire seats are not complicated, but youll miss an important assembly point, and youll never figure out what the flap is for, and why your cover doesnt sit right against the back cushion. There is a stain on the drivers seat i put some soap and water on it right before taking the photos. I had always thought those couplings were something like a piece of reinforced tire rubber or similar. Driving height ive heard that the height can be quite, erm, high. The seatback curls around at the sides and the lower cushion is raised around its edges to hold you securely in place. Car winter travel 12v heated seat chair warmer cover slip on cushion. Further information about the size of our seats and how to check if they will fit you and your car can be found under the part number of our standard black vinyl seat rtr6125. Seat covers for 1970 triumph spitfire for sale ebay.
Some of the panels are in better shape and some are worse than the red spitfire. The original supermarine spitfire fighter aircraft was powered by a huge supercharged rollsroyce v12 engine and was fitted with up to eight machine guns so that it truly did spit fire from engine exhausts and guns. I compensated by having a thinner bottom seat cushion made for my tr3. The triumph spitfire 1500s engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1. Tailormade series of sheepskin seat covers are simply the finest available in. We stock over 15,000 parts so that you can get the parts you need for your repair or restoration project fast. Triumph spitfire and triumph gt6 body parts victoria. It last ran also about 10 years ago but the motor burns and leaks oil.
Triumph spitfire 196280 2 door one touch power window lift regulator. Triumph spitfire iv 1500 gt6 mk3 front seat cushion foam. The spitfire was to be originally called the spitfire 4 but was changed to the mk1. Get the best deals on seat covers for 1970 triumph spitfire when you shop the largest online selection at. Comfort black massage seat support for cab driver long distance for toyota fits. I have made all reasonable attempts to verify all information contained here. The 1975 triumph spitfire 1500 has 72 ps 71 bhp 53 kw horsepower. Seats are the most important part of your classic interior. Im thinking that if the seat rails were modified to let the drivers seat go further back and a small portion of the lr wheelwell was cut out and then sealed flat to allow the seat to go back another 2 inches i may be able to play. Triumph spitfire cushion, foam, seat back, spitfire 1970. Shop our large selection of parts based on brand, price, description, and location. Triumph s spitfire was based on the herald sedan, designed by italian designer giovanni michelotti, and meant to compete in the small sports car market against rivals like the austinhealey sprite. When i started to do my prepurchase research on the triumph tr6, i quickly discovered that there were precious few resources addressing the car from the perspective of tall drivers. Buy triumph spitfire parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration.
Seat frames are in unbelievable condition i have owned 15 of these cars and ive never seen seats this nice in an unrestored spitfire. Beige vinyl trim is only available in 1290 material. The original supermarine spitfire fighter aircraft was powered by a huge supercharged rollsroyce v12 engine and was fitted with up to eight machine guns so that it truly did spit fire from engine exhausts and guns the triumph spitfire sports car however had a diminutive. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Oversized tubular antisway bar, mounted on aluminum pillow blocks. There is a cnc cut top roll, a specifically shaped lower piece which is cut to fit into the wire basket and a pre formed fibre board panel which sits in the bottom of the basket to stop the foam from falling into the floor pan. Black vinyl trim is available in both 1290 and stag material. The entire interior is being redone in the color biscuit. You will be surprised what a big difference a new seat cushion foam will make. Over 300 pages from the original spitfire mkiv and spitfire 1500 spare parts catalogues, covering the later spitfire models, from november 1970 to august 1980. Bumper scratch protector of nonslip pad cover rubber fits.
Buy seats for triumph spitfire and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. See more ideas about triumph spitfire, triumph motor and cars youtube. Built in the early seventies by a racer in the atlanta georgia area, this triumph spitfire has a long scca racing history. Triumph spitfire mkiv1500 spare parts catalogue over 300 pages from the original spitfire mkiv and spitfire 1500 spare parts catalogues, covering the later spitfire models, from november 1970 to august 1980. Douglas of the triumph network states that a variety of engines will fit, from the stock engine to a ford 427 big block. Although the feet have not been trimmed down or the seat fastened in, just sitting the miata seat in the car makes me believe this is worth trying. Triumph spitfire rh seat base foam comes in three separate pieces. Triumph spitfire iv 1500 gt6 mk3 front seat cover kit. Triumph spitfire restoration parts and accessories moss motors. You can see play in the joint when the wheel is turned or when you pushpull an elevated road wheel. See more ideas about triumph spitfire, triumph motor and british sports cars. The main consideration is not the size, but the weight. Standard triumph has shown a fine mastery of the art of making formfitting bucket seats, and they have not failed us in the spitfire mk. The triumph spitfire is a small british twoseat sports car, introduced at the london motor show in 1962 and manufactured between 1962 and 1980.
Bigger engines weigh more, such as the 427, weighing 701 pounds. The manual makes it look like the disk is metal and that there are rubber. Curb weight, 1,568 lb 711 kg to 1,750 lb 790 kg unladen u. General dimensions, weights and capacities of the triumph. The paradoxical thing about the triumph spitfire is that it didnt spit fire. It features a kickout on the left side,windage tray, crank scraper,built in baffle for oil control, holds 5 quarts ground clearance is the same as stock. Still some height adjustment required to square up the bonnet to door gaps, but im really close. Triumph spitfire performance suspension springs, shocks, struts. Vehicles with similar dimensions 1967 triumph gt6 mki. Used normal wear, 1979 1980 triumph spitfire seats. Once the car is lowered, its necessary to check and usually to correct bump steer i.
The wider, lower stance gave an impressive skid pad result of 0. It is by no means, that i claim these are the true and only versions of these numbers youll find. Club triumph is run entirely by its members for its members and does not have paid employees. Used triumph spitfire for sale with photos cargurus. Updated seat rebuilding kits, foams, webbings, head rests. So far in this series, weve seen this 65, this 67, and this 75, and now were getting right to the end of the spitfire. These covers are beautiful off the seat and simply stunning when fitted. Richard browns 1964 triumph spitfire race car owner. Max 41 12 in 1055 mm min 35 12 in 902 mm l height to top of screen.
The triumph spitfire is a small british twoseat sports car, introduced at the london motor show. The last spitfire made was in august 1980 and had the vin number tfadw5at 009898 in fab inca yellow. As its name suggests, the recaro orthopaed was developed for car drivers with special requirements when it comes to supporting the spine. Brand new austin healey bugeye sprite seat foam cushion. Time moves on, i eventually got around to refitting my spitfire 1500 with your foam and covers. The weight of a standard triumph engine is 275 pounds. You have the option to purchase one or more seat cushions. Triumph spitfire competion race oil pan this oil pan was build by steve s. Seat covers for 1976 triumph spitfire for sale ebay.
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