1970 Triumph Spitfire Mark 3 review from North America
"A fun little car for the weekends"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Carburetor rebuild
Ignition system rebuild
Faulty fuel pump
Faulty speedometer and tachometer cables
Faulty exhaust system
Ignition wiring fire
Leaky heater valve
Corroded battery box and battery cables
Faulty voltage regulator
Worn seats, carpet, convertible top, and weather stripping.
General comments?
It's an old Spitfire, so naturally there are things that are wrong with it. There are still intermittent running problems that occur, but the rebuild of the Stromberg CD150 carburetor and the entire ignition system has gone a long way towards making the vehicle much more reliable. I trust it to get me to work a few days a week, but wouldn't want to drive it more than 50 miles from my house.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 44900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st March, 2002 |