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Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 15 2007, 01:20 PM

One of my friends just boogered up his Triumph Spitfire front hood (rearended an SUV in traffic) and I was wondering, since this is by far the most resourceful place for multiple vehicle knowledge, does anyone know of places to get them for less $$, or have any info on one for sale?

Thanks, as always!

Posted by: smontanaro Jun 15 2007, 01:27 PM

Have your friend check out the Triumphs mailing list. Very helpful group of people. He can get subscription information here: http://www.team.net/tn-lists.html

Skip

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 18 2007, 08:38 AM

Thanks, Skip. I just forwarded this link to them.

Posted by: anderssj Jun 18 2007, 02:15 PM

Hi Mike,

What year spitfire? Mk.III? There's a yard here with a couple or cars that have been in there for YEARS . . . lemme know and I'll get an estimate.

Steve A-

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 18 2007, 03:42 PM

Right on, I believe it is a 74. What other info do you need? I can get it from my friend.

Posted by: anderssj Jun 18 2007, 03:50 PM

OK, I think the 74 is a Mk.IV--newer style hood . . . not sure if that style was also used on the later 1500s, but that's good enough to start with!

Posted by: Gint Jun 18 2007, 05:28 PM

74 is definitely a MarkIV Same front bonnet as the later 1500. I went through 6 of them before 914's, all 74 or later. The guy I sold one of my last ones to installed a Merkur turbo 4 and custom suspension and the remainder of the drivetrain. He's active in the local Triumph Club. I'll ask him tomorrow.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 19 2007, 12:42 AM

I found out it is a 76 Mk IV

Posted by: anderssj Jun 19 2007, 03:18 PM

Well I talked to English Motors--owner wants $1,000 for the bonnet--and is not sure of the year

They've always been high, but this is WAY MORE than I was expecting, especially for one thats been sitting outside on the car for the last 10+ years.

I talked to another yard too (Sports and Imports), they have what they think is a 74 . . . . said they'd sell the bonnet for $800--or the whole car for $1,500 (both still seem HIGH).

If your friend is interested--and can wait until Saturday--I'll see if I can take some pictures of both.

Best,

Steve A-

Posted by: Scott Schroeder Jun 19 2007, 04:09 PM

Contact Paul Deershaw at Sportscar Craftsman in Denver - 303.422.9272. He is a local resto guy (he just painted our XK140) and has a private wrecking yard that is close to an acre - only british stuff. Tons and tons of it, all completely dismantled and most of it indoors. Feel free to use my name if you call.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 19 2007, 04:59 PM

No rush man, $1000 is a bit much I agree. I'll forward the info onto my friend. I knew you guys would know something (car nuts!)

Posted by: rich brennick Jun 19 2007, 07:12 PM

Midwest far away in Northern Lower Michigan...

http://nmi.craigslist.org/car/354389921.html

A fresh ad nonetheless and a nice looking bonnet if a 1973 would work; I thought I would start my flower planter collection with this candidate.
Good Luck,
Rich B