1973 Triumph Spitfire

1973 Triumph Spitfire

When Classic Motorsports Publisher Tom Suddard's first car became available again after some 20 years, we knew we had to buy it back.

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Jun
18
Jun 18, 2024 | Triumph | Restoration | Triumph Spitfire | Ignition
Diagnosing our Triumph Spitfire's ignition issues

Ignition issues? A good first step is knowing what hardware you are working with–and not being afraid to phone a friend, either.

Apr
26
Apr 26, 2011 | Triumph
Spitfire Surgery

We install new rocker panels and quarter patch panels to prep for paint.

Nov
19
Nov 19, 2010 | Triumph
Spicy Spitfire

More power for our Spitfire.

Feb
09
Feb 9, 2010 | Triumph
Slick as Spit

All right, we're going to take the plunge and properly restore our Spitfire.

Feb
09
Feb 9, 2010 | Triumph
Carburetor Corrections

We install freshened carburetors on the cheap.

Oct
27
Oct 27, 2008 | Triumph
Sleeping Spitfire

Tommy's Spitfire gets some temporary rest.

Jun
16
Jun 16, 2008 | Triumph
Seating Arrangements

We settle into some new seat foam in the Spitfire.

Apr
30
Apr 30, 2008 | Triumph
Fixin' a Hole

Tommy fixes a hole (or 10) where the rain comes in the Spitfire's top.

Feb
24
Feb 24, 2008 | Triumph
Installing a Radio

The Spitfire gets a new radio.

Dec
11
Dec 11, 2007 | Triumph
First Event in the Spitfire

Just hours after being finished, the Spitfire competes in a car show and autocross.

Nov
13
Nov 13, 2007 | Triumph
Tommy Gets His Spitfire Going

Tommy takes care of some underhood cleanup, gets the Spitfire running, and more...

Oct
28
Oct 28, 2007 | Triumph
Starting on the Spitfire Brakes

Tommy learns the ugly truth about brake parts that sit for 20 years.

Jul
20
Jul 20, 2007 | Triumph
School's Out!

As summer starts, so does more work on the Spitfire.

Aug
10
Aug 10, 2006 | Triumph
Cleaning out the fuel tank

We cleaned out the gas tank.

Jul
28
Jul 28, 2006 | Triumph
Wash it Off

Any project should start with a good cleaning

Jul
01
Jul 1, 2006 | Triumph
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