1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 (What is it really like to own?)

[@ronpilchowski9898]

I've owned a 1, 67 camaro RS/SS 2, 68 El Camino 3, 87 Porsche 911, Carrera tanga 4, 98 corvette 5, 67' corvair convertible The only car I miss is my 74' spitfire It was just soooo much fun to drive, easy to repair, looked so good, I really did feel like I was born to drive this car. If you know a little about working on cars get one of these and you'll fall in love with it

[@Uswesi1527]

This is a unique, unprecedented, unparalleled masterpiece, from every angle.

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

It's a beautiful car.

[@bryantsherman7263]

Really nice, pretty sharp 19 year old. Best of luck to her.

[@performancedownunder5773]

Having owned a Spitfire back in the 70's I found this story very interesting.

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

Thanks! Glade you enjoyed the video.

[@jasonlassen7599]

An option that may help with the over heating is to replace the radiator with an aluminum model that's using an electric fan system triggered by a thermostat. They work much better and aren't dependent on the tiny engine fan. I'd think the five speed is part of the problem too. You've lowered the RPMs at highway speeds which slows down the engine fan when you need the most cooling. Cool car. I drive a 79 spitfire myself as a daily driver in North Carolina.

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

Great advice. Thank you.

[@TheOriginal_BigMac]

I have a Kenlowe fan installed in my 78, and it works great

[@michaelparadigm7836]

Copper cools much better than aluminum and lasts far longer.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Both the convertible and hardtop look amazing.

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

Sharp cars.

[@cw7422]

I was 9n the Navy stationed in Edzell,Scotland. I bought a 1974 Spitfire 1500. Mine was Carmine with tab interior. I Dover her all over the UK with multiple trips to London. Brought her back to the states. Drove her from NJ to FL back to NJ the across to San Francisco on I-80. Had her in SF for just over a year. Traded her in 1976 to get a Capri II 2.8 S.

[@dennisking1555]

When she is running hot just switch the heater on for a couple of minutes that will open the thermostat, these with the new engine you put in should run on 70 all day long beautiful car

[@runningoutofroad]

l loved the Mk3 Spitfire l had when l was a young bloke - Gorgeous to look at - Fabulous handling (after l fitted the later negative camber Swing Spring) and so easy to work on with that brilliant All Acces forward tilt engine bonnet - Another bonus was that the ladies rather liked it too - I remember giving 3 of them a lift once and listening to one of the funniest 'perfectly proportioned female' conversations l've ever heard when they were organising who was going to cram in the back - "Oh no I'll have to sit in the front because l'm definitely fatter than you are" 😅

[@chaseincats]

Triumph owner if you're watching - I GUARANTEE you're putting premium in that car. I had that weber updraft - premium fuel evaporates right out of the bowl and becomes a nightmare to start just like she's saying. If she puts regular 86 octane fuel in in, she'll never have that problem again.

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

Great point. Thank you.

[@sanseijedi]

Had a '76 from new. 1 change from stock: replaced the horn with air horns. It was one of the smallest cars imported to the US at the time.

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

Nice.

[@nickyalousakis3851]

awesome - my favorite color.in a spit.

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

Yes beautiful color! Thanks for watching.

[@mollyfilms]

You have a lovely looking spitfire! Really does look nice. I have the MK2 1966 in White with red interior. These cars are now getting the attention they deserve.

[@runningoutofroad]

Nah! - British Racing Green 😎

[@btinsley1]

If its hard to cold start, check your choke. matter of fact, ditch that weber and fit 2 HS4 carbs. good looking spit.

[@theislerider9513]

Hi, I had one in mexico-yellow color.I bought it, to impress my girlfriend.Big mistake.I wanted a BMW motorcycle, but she didn't liked the idea.So, I bought a used car for 8.000 German Mark...Had a lot of problems and it look like a fast car..but, never ride in high Rpms..the gearbox must be handled with special care.After 1,5 years, I sold it to a fried..for far less money. Today, I drive with a Mazda MX5 since 2002. That car was bought new, I have some good memories with the Spitti...Take care..!!

[@nielskjr5432]

A real beauty👍 Timeless design by Giovanni Michelotti. Who by the way also designed Ferraris, Maseratis and the like. Underpinnings just an ordinary Triumph Herald.

[@MGB-learning]

Nice Spitfire

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

It's a nice example.

[@MrGchiasson]

I'd love to see this car come back. Update the engine & electronics..a little.. But keep the body as it is.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Gorgeous car

[@general8658]

Weber carburetor from Redline are great.

[@tjm3900]

It would run cooler without that huge license plat holder in the front. Too bad about it having a Weber DGV but otherwise a nice car. What did the 5 speed come from ?

[@T0mmyTune]

The fan has no shroud. It's normal to change this to electric fan/s and voila, problem solved.

[@jamesweiser4460]

Information on a 1967 tyriamp spitfire 4

[@davidglenn6219]

If I could create anything from imagination it would be a Triumph Spitfire with a Honda Goldwing 1800cc engine, and body built by Toyota. I'd be happy enough with that.

[@agoodlife2]

My 76 had an electrical fire, had a 64 TR4 also, British cars were unreliable but fun to drive

[@GerardFouche]

I own 2 currently

[@kencarnley7101]

She is 19? She is s Doll. Special for sure.

[@petermitchell6348]

Why, on earth, would anybody want air condition with a drop top?

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

Have you ever been to Texas in the summer? lol. Thanks for watching.

[@petermitchell6348]

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[@buzzwashere1]

I had a GT6 for many years. The car bakes you as you drive. 😂

[@onastick2411]

Back when that car was made in the UK, air conditioning in a car was almost unheard of. You were talking top of the range jags and rovers, only.

[@GerardFouche]

Smart 19 year old

[@michaellacroix8029]

Cool young chick with good taste, refreshing, mines a he lol

[@agoodlife2]

I owned a yellow 1976, fun to drive, frequent maintenance, unreliable, typical British car

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

Always a trade off, right? Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeSmith-ft8rm]

I had a yellow 74. Loved it but more problems than I can recall. Finally sold it when the turn signals caught on fire!

[@JJJBRICE]

Women refer to their cars as she .

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

I think it's pretty common to refer to cars, boats, etc. as she.

[@michaellacroix8029]

I refer to mine a he,or super car

[@michaellacroix8029]

Nice blue

[@andrewlynham606]

Vehicles are "she", like the mother they are meant to carry you safely.

[@joeblogs8589]

So..

[@michaelparadigm7836]

This is one of the worst edited videos I’ve seen. The questions are amateurish without any engagement whatsoever

[@RedlineLegends-fc8wt]

Thanks for watching!