At 11:14 AM 5/14/01 -0700, David Page wrote:
>
>Hi-
>
>This is my first post to this list, and I know very little about
>Triumphs, so I hope you'll all be patient with me. I'm considering
>the purchase of a 75 Spitfire. Seems to be in great shape, current
>owner has had it for 15 years, no rust, runs well, has many new
>parts, etc. He's asking $3200 for it, but he might take less.
>
>
>I understand Triumphs are not famous for being ultra-reliable,
>but I would plan on driving it several days a week (in the warm
>months), mostly short distances. I'm fairly handy with a wrench
>(have to be with two Land Cruisers), so I don't mind working
>on it.
>
>Is there any reason I shouldn't buy this car? Thanks for any
>advice.
>
>Cheers,
>David
>
>Portland, Maine
Welcome to the world of LBC's! Land Cruisers have their own set of demons
so you'll feel right at home working on Spitfires.
I strongly recommend taking a friend knowledgable about Triumphs or Spits
to look over the car as well. Anyone who has had one for a while will know
where to look for rust and problem areas. I also recommend going out to
look at other Spitfires in the paper in your area to compare with so that
you can get a base line valuation. Spitfire parts availability is
excellent, but the cost of those parts can add up so it's definately worth
spending the most on the best car available.
-Vegaman Dan
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