1970 Triumph Spitfire
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The Triumph Spitfire was introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962. The Spitfire was designed as an open top or convertible roadster from the outset and thus the chassis is reinforced for additional ridgedity via structural components within the bodywork. In 1970, the Mark IV model brought comprehensive changes. The rear end was updated to resemble the Triumph Stag and 2000 models also designed by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. The 1. 3L inline 4 powerplant was rated at a somewhat anemic 63hp. The owner of this 1970 MK IV had other ideas. His creation started by mating the original body to a 1973 Triumph Spitfire MK IV GT6 frame, hood, brakes and front suspension. The GT6 vent windows and heater have been added for improved ventilation in the cockpit. Rear suspension is the Roto-Flex system from a MK2 GT6. The...