what about the T6?
http://www.triumphspitfiret6.com/photos.htm
A bit pricier than your suggesting though....
Paul Tegler
ptegler@cablespeed.com
www.teglerizer.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <Mark.Green@communityhospital.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 9:12 AM
Subject: Thoughts on fiberglass Spitfire body
> Wanting to get some feedback from the List.
>
> I'm contemplating starting a small business that would make a fiberglass
> replica of the Spitfire body.
> The replica would be as an exact match in body style (probably like a Mark
> IV/1500) so that it basically is a "replacement" body for the Spitfire.
> I haven't gotten all the details worked out, but a guy in England actually
> did this, but I'm not very fond of the liberty he took in altering the
body
> style.
> Check out this web site for more details about the Vincent Hurricane:
> http://www.vincenthurricane.co.uk
>
> This would mean "popping" off the old bonnet and tub from a Spitfire and
> replacing it with a brand new rust resistant and lightweight fiberglass
> body.
>
> The weight savings alone would be a gain in performance plus not having to
> worry about body rust and corrosion would definitely be a plus.
>
> What are your thoughts about purchasing such a body if the total cost was
> in the range of $3500-$4500?
>
> Just a side note - I really like the new Lotus Elise with its lightweight
> frame/body, small fuel-efficient engine, superb handling and admirable
> quickness.
> I really think given some decent effort that a modified Spitfire
> (performance engine, better gearbox and diff, upgraded suspension, modern
> tires, lightweight fiberglass body, etc.) could give the Elise a run for
> it's money, yet be much more affordable (like under $15,000).
>
> Well I've begun to rant - so let me know your thoughts - they will be
> highly valued.
>
> Mark
>
> '72 Spitfire Mark IV - "Murdock"
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