1967 Triumph Spitfire MKIII | Ride Along

Ride with Hagerty in a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MKIII. It only has 75HP but its a blast to drive.
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[@dgriffin6074]

The bonnet (hood) when lifted gives wonderful exposure to the engine which is a good thing as the owner will discover frequent need to work on it.

[@brianomahoney7400]

I spent many a weekend sitting on my tire and synchronizing the twin SUs.

[@raphaellerouxzielinski1731]

My dad bought one about 6 or 7 years ago and actually he spent more time UNDER the car than inside of it, but every kilometer is worth the ten hours of work it needed In france we call this phenomenon the British cars glamour

[@donaldkirkendall9388]

I owned a 1965 that I bought for $ 350 while stationed in AZ. Had it rebuilt, headers, and a repaint. Fun ride.

[@Trollful007]

And here we have another American trying to drive manual gearbox. What a wonderful species (read in David Attenborough's voice!) :D

[@Peter-Alexander]

@@Trollful007 Lol 😂

[@thomasbarronsampson9084]

I had one exactly like this. Wow, brings back some memories! Thanks for sharing!

[@edpoe4591]

Mine was red with white pin stripe nice but someone messed up the electrical . I'll try another one later 😎

[@mikefannon6994]

Had a 69 fifty years ago, loved it! Now drive a 2000 Miata. Just as much fun with reliability and twice the power.

[@Anath525]

This spitfire is going to be my first car, can't wait to get it.

[@studid55]

Dennis Kelley very cool! How is it going as of a year later?

[@nathanb7188]

How is it going 2 years later?

[@fear7492]

How about 3 years later

[@Smithy223]

Fear how about 3 years and 3 months

[@ccampbell7]

Yeah my first car is going to be a Gt 6 triumph Mark 1.

[@brianomahoney7400]

I had a '68. It was the most fun to drive and my 18 year old kidneys could handle the ride; beautiful handling car. I had a few friends with MG Midgets (same engine) who would have the heads milled to pick up a bit of horsepower, but I liked mine just as it was. Made it from NJ to Key West and back up to Gainesville which was its final resting place.

[@miguelsalami]

Very accurate description & KOOL old sports car. My 1967 1800cc dual carb 4 speed MGB use to eat these things for lunch but I learned the Triumph TR-3 was a different story.

[@MDDeGrande1994]

I was born and am living in Banja Luka (a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina) and I've seen one 7 or 8 years ago here in my hometown. It was red and parked in front of my elementary school's main entrance. They are RARE here, it's the only Triumph car I've seen so far.

[@ccampbell7]

Yeah the only Spitfire that I've ever seen or Gt 6 are my dad's lol. I know how you feel

[@mmaelite5334]

I have never seen one in person on the east coast of Canada

[@theerealbutters9964]

I've got an old Mk3sitting in my backyard for 15 yrs.. Trying to get it fully restored 😍😍😍 Can't wait to here her start!!!

[@dominiqueguisset1243]

Bonjour c'est vraiment une petite voiture très sympa et ancienne. Elle est magnifique merci beaucoup .

[@dominiqueguisset1243]

Bonjour merci beaucoup

[@MartinSage]

I owned this car in 1973 in the Navy in Naples, Italy and it was a Babe Magnet!! Love the car!

[@neb7851]

Hi just a quick question will someone whoes 6ft be able to fit or would there be no leg room cheers

[@MartinSage]

neb7851 I'm 6-2 and it was fine driving it. Cooling system was not designed for warm Italy. Needed an electric fan to keep it cool.

[@neb7851]

Thanks, so your knees don't get blocked by the wheel at all?and it's fine I'm in rainy england 😂

[@MartinSage]

neb7851 Why don't you go sit in one??? I am thin 180lbs. I loved the engine access. Put Perellis(sp) on her and she.. stuck like glue.

[@neb7851]

Because I don't have the chance too, unless I'm going to buy one most sellers are 4+hours away why would I travel that far just to find out I can't fit ? hence me asking people who all ready own triumphs

[@67cuda38]

Love my little 76 spit. Fun on the back road curvies.

[@KyleEisenhart]

Thank you, I love my Spitfire!:)

[@chaseincats]

its crazy how much higher production values hagerty videos have gained over the years

[@edpoe4591]

No wonder mine was a Spitfire it's longer in shape. SPITFIRE 🔥🔥

[@noway1635]

Spitfires rust very quickly. Had to have my one resprayed.

[@stevesmith3992]

I bought a 64 spitfire for $600 and put a thousand $ in it and got four 185 60 13 tires, a gallon of green lacquer paint, 2 fiberglass seats, and all the brakes and suspension parts!! These cars are easy to work on as prices for parts are good. They made some 330,000 spits. And 75,000 356 Porches and 100,000 MGA

[@attra91]

I got a 67 from a buddy while working for McDonnell Douglas in 75. Paid him 75 dollars for it. Had a foot square hole behind the drivers door and 2nd gear was out. Otherwise it was great. Sold it 2 years later for 1300 in the same shape. Only wish I had her back. LOL may get another some day.

[@BarryAir]

had one....loved it

[@Boasandpythons]

I love these tiny cars. I own a 79 alfa spider that you all insure :-P. He's right about the handling. Right now, I'm waiting on Wes Ingram too rebuild my mechanical injection pump!

[@adrianpawluczuk3264]

car is amazing. I have same but red

[@dadcolo]

a nicely tuned MK3 runs really well. I'm looking for the distributor numbers to swap out my 79's unit. I have the flat top pistons, 25/65 cam, and SUs coming later. Finding the MK3 dist is this weeks task..

[@nialljamesbuckley]

agreed. ever get this done? i am toying with buying a 79 myself

[@dadcolo]

Just returned from a 1,983 mile trip, after breaking in the engine. Still using the 79's dizzy, 1.50 ZS carb & manifolds. I did replace the Cat with pipe but kept the exhaust system down stream. I wanted to see how it ran with this combination. I am pleased with the performance, no headers, no extra carbs. The only improvement I'm working on now is the water pump, I need more cooling with the upgrads, so a 5 vane impeller is being installed to the old pump and I'll see how 30% more circulation cools. A 160 T was fitted and tested last month, functions, just needs more circulation (I think)

[@nialljamesbuckley]

awesome! can i move in with you when my wife kicks me out?

[@dadcolo]

lol, hell no. only room for 1 in this garage, it's all mine.

[@DerferTV]

im 14 and my dad just gave me his spit so exited to drive it when im 16 well i can still drive it but i have to be with him

[@Fyyt]

You still have that spit?

[@yodaddamilkman8422]

Love it when you can date a film by the price of the car mentioned. 3-4K? Must of been about ten years ago 😅

[@davidbohnenkamper8511]

I had a blue '68. I bought a weber carb. and manifold kit. They were as big as the engine. I used to mow down Datsun 260 z's!

[@TauntedTiger]

My mk4 was so much fun!

[@noway1635]

I had a Triumph Spitfire MkIII in 1972. It was great fun to drive. It was the same shade of green as this one and was a soft top. Made one huge mistake. When filling the radiator with water I put the water in the engine. Oops!!

[@dennisbond7112]

Said it didn’t go fast 😮 As a 17 yr old teen in 1967 I knew exactly how fast it went. 102 mph

[@Day_day_real]

Lindoo maravilhoso ainda compro um desse

[@benhur_9377]

❤️🔥

[@CCA-fc9tl]

that front suspension needs to be lowered urgent !! :)

[@1961catarina]

Primeiro carro que a cantora sueca Agnetha faltskog teve.

[@karlporath8904]

Bought my daughter a rust free basket case for $500. 3 to 4 thousand ? Maybe for the best 40,000 mile example, with brand new wire wheels.

[@MrLankruza]

You need one with a rover v8 in British racing green. Absolute tops.

[@shanebeaudrot777]

Let's put a Hayabusa engine in it.💪

[@tangatatoamma5240]

I'm about to buy one just for fun. nothing to it

[@joshwellman8322]

I have an old triumph just sitting around. Does anyone know of a garage on the east coast US that could just restore it to perfect condition

[@god-gl2sx]

Chuck Finley same, mine needs restoration.