written by dougmi on 24/05/2005
Good Points
Easy to work on, fits in any garage, plenty of parts available (new and used), plenty of expertise on the internet to bounce questions off, extremely fun to drive.
Bad Points
Not many local shops know anything about it - most work you should do yourself, prone to rust, constant "tweaking" to keep it running right and safe (not necessarily a bad point!)
General Comments
The Triumph Spitfire is one of the best handling cars around, not fast-but once you get used to that and the fine cornering, you learn to keep your speed up. The fact that you sit so low makes it seem fast anyway. More fun on backroads than on the highway. Overdrive is a must! One of the best looking sports cars ever made. This car is an obsession and hobby-not a buy and forget car. Stay on top of it-and it will not break down...forget to...and make sure you have a cell phone with you!