OK, this hurts, but what has to be done must be done:
FOR SALE:
1973 Triumph Spitfire, mint condition. British racing green (color match
of the miata), with tan interior.
I recently completed the total restoration of car. It is as good as
it was new, and in many ways better.
Here are some of the things that the restoration included:
- car was completely disassembled for painting (everything removed).
- stripped car down to bare metal.
- replaced both rocker panels and rear valence (under trunk) and
battery tray. the body is now basically new.
- Final body prep and paint done by a professional firm.
- Completely new interior. this includes new seats, new carpet, panels,
and a completely refinished (re-veneered, stained, and lacquered) dash.
- almost new top and tires.
- wheels were sand-blasted and refinished with epoxy.
- re-worked front suspension. replaced trunions, shocks, bearings, etc.
- two new rear axles (this is the whole thing up to the diff)
- new brakes.
- $800 stereo system. can control a cd changer in the trunk (there
is not one right now).
now the interesting part of the project.
the restoration also included the installation of
a 1985 Mazda 12a rotary engine. this engine is originally rated at
120hp, but with no emissions equipment and a free-flowing stainless
steel header and exhaust system (yes, the whole thing is stainless)
the engine now develops an estimated 140-150 hp. (actually, this is
a conservative estimate). however, we have not had a chance to
instrument test it, so i can't provide any concrete numbers.
the Mazda 5-speed manual transmission was used in the package.
the installation of the engine included:
- modifying the front suspension and constructing engine mounts.
- building a racing style stainless header and an entirely new exhaust
system.
- installation of a large radiator and thermo-statically controlled fan.
- enlarging the engine's pan so that the engine now holds 9 quarts of oil.
- installing an oil cooler.
- modification of the tunnel and carpeting to accept the larger
transmission.
this should cover most of the things that we did to the car. i am
sure that there are many aspects of the restoration that i am
leaving out, and if you have any questions i read my mail
several times a day.
i am a student at Princeton university but i live in Michigan so the
car could be transported to just about anywhere east of the Mississippi
(not too far south).
And finally, the price: $19,000 or best offer.
adam cox
adambcox@phoenix.princeton.edu
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