<div dir="ltr"><div>What I do know from talking with the seller is the chassis, drive train, and body work were all done by the shop in Georgia.  The interior work was done by the seller which could explain the difference in quality.  I'm in agreement that the price is probably double what it should be.  That issue will be up to my friend to deal with, I'm just advising him on the quality of work done.</div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM dave northrup <<a href="mailto:dave@ranteer.com">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg567986092035823679">





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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The dashboard says to me they did surface stuff but didn’t really go the extra mile.  At that price the car should be perfect inside and out in every detail.  Its not.   You
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Triumphs <<a href="mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net" target="_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Brad Kahler<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 25, 2025 4:48 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> John Innis <<a href="mailto:jdinnis@gmail.com" target="_blank">jdinnis@gmail.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:Triumphs@autox.team.net" target="_blank">Triumphs@autox.team.net</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [TR] Anyone know this Spitfire?<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Yeah, the underside really interests me.  Worst case I'll have to make the 2 hour drive to look at it personally before I can advice on what the prospective buyer should do.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 3:43<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span>PM John Innis <<a href="mailto:jdinnis@gmail.com" target="_blank">jdinnis@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I agree, looks VERY nice, but for the $18k price you would think they would have redone the veneer on the dash.  I'd also look REAL hard at the underside.  Fool me once....<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 2:20<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span>PM Matt <<a href="mailto:mbarre@juno.com" target="_blank">mbarre@juno.com</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">That is a good looking Spit!<br>
Surprised no engine pics.<br>
Lotta $$ for a Spit, but if you want it bad enough...<br>
A fresh dash and a wood rimmed steering wheel and good to go!<br>
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From: Brad Kahler <<a href="mailto:bkahler1@gmail.com" target="_blank">bkahler1@gmail.com</a>><br>
To: Triumphs <<a href="mailto:Triumphs@autox.team.net" target="_blank">Triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br>
Subject: [TR] Anyone know this Spitfire?<br>
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:11:42 -0400<br>
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A friend of mine&#39;s wife is interested in this car in Louisville KY.  Anyone know this car and/or the owners?  <br>
Thanks,  Brad<br>
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