Spitfire Spectacular is the ultimate, action-packed DVD for everyone who thrills to the ... more
sight of the Spitfire - Britain's best-loved fighter aircraft and the hero of the battle of Britain.This extra-length, two disc DVD collection features the full, un...
Advantages: A piece of history, a genuine sports car Disadvantages: You need to be commited
I have just bought my second Spitfire. However, both are going to be a project to keep me sane.
The Triumph Spitfire is a true example of British 1960's - 70's sports car. The Spitfire came in various guises, The Spitfire 4, Spitfire Mk II, Mk III, Mk IV, Mk V and GT6 (I think there may be a few more as well!)
The Triumph is based on a real chassis with a 'body tub', hinged bonnet and wings. The dashboard is normally walnut, with old-style leather seats. This is strictly a two-seater (don't even think about trying to use the 'plus 2'!) and comes with both soft top and hard top options. Legroom is great (even for me at 6'2" !!!)
The engines range from the 1300cc to 2200cc (although there are various 'modification' variants out there), with the 1300cc and 1600cc sporting twin SU style carbs.
Working on this car is a dream ...
Advantages: A British Legend Disadvantages: Not long enough
Anyone who has seen the Spitfire in Flight and heard the roar of the Merlin will tell you that it's a Sound of freedom and the sight of Her elliptical wings in the sky stirs feelings in your stomach.
This DVD will take you through the History of this Classic Warbird from it's roots with the S.5 Seaplane to the Aircraft we are still fortunate to see in the air today!
When Mr Reginald Joseph Mitchell designed the Supermarine S.5 Seaplane to enter the Schneider Trophy Race in 1927 he didn't realise he'd started on the base of an Aircraft that still captures hearts today.
In 1936 a Prototype Aircraft with the Ministry of Defence number F37/34 had completed Ground Trials and engine run-up tests. This Aircraft had the Registration K5054. (A well known Reg in Aviation Circles)
This Prototype was then named the "Spitfire" and Flew ...
Advantages: Cheap insurance and purchase price, an investment, easy to maintain, looks cool. Disadvantages: It's old and so you have to take it easy, you'll have to get breakdown cover.
Due to the recent spell of hot weather, I decided to start looking for new cars and convertibles in particular. I didn't have much to spend and was looking for something that I could sell at a later date and not loose too much money on.
After performing a number of searches on Autotrader.co.uk I found Triumph Spitfires to be the only choise for me.
They are very cheap - around £3000 for a decent one, are convertible, spares are easily available, insurance is cheap (£300) and they look very cool indeed - I get far more reaction from my roaring 1500cc than any Boxster or TT.
Mine is a '68 Mark 3 which is the rarer of the Spitfire range (mark 4 being more common). It is covered on chrome bits'n'peieces and is British Racing Green which I am very pleased with. The whole bonet lifts and so it is VERY easy to work on a tweak ...
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