I brought a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Java Green

[@timothylindsay3244]

My first new car was a 76 Spit in Java Green. Loved the car, at times hated it too but the most fun going slow of any car I’ve owned. Period correct side mirrors were chrome “bullet” style. Your rear bumper is from an earlier Spit. Front bonnet and rear boot “1500…” decals would be nice. Looks like a great project car that you can drive and enjoy while you sort it out.

[@VirtualGuth]

What a great find. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen one in Java Green in person before. My very first car was a 1972 Spitfire that I bought in 1979. Mine was in Sienna Brown, which I loved. The Spitfire is such a gorgeous design. Though they didn’t offer much in terms of performance, it is hard to beat top-down motoring on a beautiful day. I hope that you enjoy this car to the fullest!

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thank you very much and thank you for watching

[@cargogh]

It's beautiful! Like a new steering wheel. I've always appreciated that color. Convenient to be be able to smooth the paint before applying the decals. One of Giovanni Michelotti's best designs.

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

I totally agree

[@dfddwm]

I see an overdrive switch on the gear knob a great bonus! 😊

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thanks for watching it does yeah bit strange when you’ve never used overdrive before you use it for the first time

[@dfddwm]

@@Chris_GasolineGarage You can use it on third or fourth gear, it's not like cruise control which turns off automatically on touching the pedals, you have to flip the switch. I fitted one to a Spit 3 which was straightforward but you need a shorter propshaft that then requires balancing. It saves the engine on today's roads.

[@lordleonusa]

That radio surround is original and helps cut down vibration

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

I didn’t know that thanks

[@kevwhitbyify]

Well done mate looks ace ,had one back in the 90s so easy to work on, just great fun enjoy it. good luck with it

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thanks mate they are so easy to work on such a nice car when the weather is good 👍🏻

[@iDayno]

Saw this on eBay and was very tempted myself, looks lovely in that colour!

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thank you I really like Java green couldn’t believe it was 10 minutes up the road too

[@michaelstoliker971]

I see the seat cushions are escaping one crumb at a time.

[@dscotia]

So you brought it🤗 Well that's a great bry👍🏼 Always liked that colour Matchbox painted a lot of their cars that color

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Yes, finally haha I like the green

[@KJM.72]

Looks like a cracking purchase Chris looking forward to seeing more updates on it 👍

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thank you and thanks for watching I have a few videos ready to upload

[@michaelstoliker971]

I believe that light is to illuminate the ignition key.

[@jagnuts1]

they are lovely cars that one looks stunning

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thank you I think I was lucky to find it

[@lordleonusa]

You are lucky to have that hard top, they look really good on the car, and transform it in the Winter

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

I think so too!

[@GO_OutDoors]

Nice!! I am buying a 1975 Spitfire 1500 in Java Green this coming weekend and can't wait to get into getting road ready. Only problem is my steering wheel is on the left side over here in the States! LOL!

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

That’s great I bet you can’t I bought mine in the morning and collected it the same day 🤣 I really like the Java green it’s a really rare colour here haha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GO_OutDoors]

@@Chris_GasolineGarage I'm not sure about how many where painted Java green is 1975 and imported to the states but would be nice to no. Just watched your last video on putting the decals on. I will be doing the same once I get the car back here Saturday.

[@domweaver3488]

very tidy little spit. good purchase mate

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@ryanlilley1550]

Lovely little car looks fun. Nice little summer car

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

They are very nice on a hot day

[@lordleonusa]

We used to take off those BL badges from the front wings, because BL.

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

There not that bad 🤣

[@patbutler2877]

Just gorgeous.

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thank you! 😊

[@Ralph-d8t]

I have a radio surround same with my 1500, and a light in the passenger foot well

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thanks for watching I don’t have a light in the passenger foot well I only have a light in the drivers foot well but I have a map light in the passenger side

[@lordleonusa]

A really good purchase.

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thank you

[@relyonman]

My spitfire 1500 only has an offside wing mirror.

[@scotty6346]

Looks tidy but the 1500 engine is gash, A weak bottom end and the crank thrust washers can fall out!

[@dfddwm]

How much was it, if you don't mind me asking. Cheers David

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

I paid £3800 which I think is a good price of how to spend a bit on it

[@alexandram9477]

stunning

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thank you! 😊

[@studedude56]

Perfect!

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thank you

[@lordleonusa]

WC, Essex Registration

[@lordleonusa]

Ton-No Cover is how it's pronounced

[@domweaver3488]

courtesy light location correct

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Thank you it was a complete guess 🤣

[@charlesbandini6650]

Tooling on it is easy.

[@Chris_GasolineGarage]

Very easy