Concerning whether a Spitfire is the right car for you, I'll add my two
cents worth since I have had both a Spitfire and a TR 6.
I look back FONDLY on my Spitfire. It always got comments in parking
lots - as does my TR 6. I thought it handled in a fun sort of way. You
wouldn't want to get too far out on a limb with it like my son did
because it will (and did) roll over. Quick steering would make it what
I would call twichy. But would it TURN! Power was pathetic even with a
Weber downdraft carb. I would do SOMETHING drastic with the engine if I
got another one.
I to am a large person (260lbs). Once I got into the car I was quite
happy and comfortable. But I could easily tear a hole in my shoulder
just getting into the car and getting out required contortions and a
strong left arm.
I have a TR6 which I wanted for 30 years. It's bigger, somewhat more
powerful, sounds wonderful has more room, is beautiful but I would love
to sell it, get another Spitfire and with the left over money do engine
work on the Spit AND get a new Apple G4 computer. Life would be good
again.
My brother - in law has one of the first Miatas and still loves it. It
is a good day to day car for him in Tampa's traffic. He used to have an
MGB and compared to his Miata it was a joke. (Stopped dead on the Dan
Ryan expressway at rush hour on a trip from Florida to Wisconsin)
For what it's worth.
John Summers
74 TR 6
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