The SpitBird is up for sale. As much as I like this car, and it is a hoot to drive, and will be even more once someone fully sorts it out. It turns heads like crazy. In the end, its just not quite my passion, the time this requires to make it right I would much rather spend on my e28 or another project I have in mind.
Posted up high on CL to see what people will say, but for people around here... Well, it's on this thread so I think you have an idea of the price. ;)
CL Link: https://chambersburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1975-triumph-spitfire/6685642056.html
Link to my build thread: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/the-spitbird-a-picture-based-build-thread/138171/page1/
Link to Dave's sale thread from when I bought it: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/201x-classifieds/selling-my-2006-2008-challenge-car-thunderbird-turbocoupe-powered-spitfire/132450/page1/
Link to my shared album which has all sorts of pictures of the car: Google Images Album
My phone number is in the Craigslist ad, if you're interested hit me up!
And a couple pictures...
Old video of it at the challenge: https://youtu.be/BgOW1YMe6mU
Most recent video from me driving autocross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_GLimh1bJ0
Does it come with spares/extras to get budget down? It's running on the Ford ECM or the MS one?
In reply to Stampie :
I'm impatient in my old age. Texted you.
In reply to Stampie :
If you decide to go for it, ill help you with fuel if you drop off the truck...
So is this going to be the latest addition to Team Stampie?
In reply to Indy-Guy :
It's the latest car to catch my eye. We shall see if it joins the clan.
We need to know more about the BMW in the background
Andy Neuman said:
We need to know more about the BMW in the background
BMW 2002 with Honda S2000 engine. Tube frame everywhere. Very cool.
Stampie said:
Does it come with spares/extras to get budget down? It's running on the Ford ECM or the MS one?
Will try to get a list of spares included this weekend. Running on a Ford LA3 ECU.
(Me and Stampie already talked about this, so just for everyone else’s reference.)
Team Stampie decided that we're not ready to jump into the deep end of the pool yet. One day we might grow up and play with the big boys.
In reply to AWSX1686 :
Trade fodder. Best I can do right now, too many cars and too little cash in the bank.
KyAllroad (Jeremy) said:
In reply to AWSX1686 :
Trade fodder. Best I can do right now, too many cars and too little cash in the bank.
As much as I want an RX8 in my life, this isn't the time. Thanks though!
List of spares included:
-Used 225/50/15 Toyo Proxies R888R tires. EST 70% treat life left.
-T5 Trans (no bell housing)
-Turbo coupe stock intercooler
-Misc turbo parts (proper rebuild kit may end you with a good turbo)
-Misc ignition parts (cap, rotor, etc)
-head gasket
-2 thermostats
-used slave cylinder
-misc pile of nuts, bolts, and washers
-pair of 4/98 to 4/100 wheel spacer adapters.
So $2018 is the sale price? That looks like a fantastic deal.
dean1484 said:
So $2018 is the sale price? That looks like a fantastic deal.
To GRM peeps, yeah. Asking more elsewhere.
Hmmmmm. How much do you want for the race tires alone?
In reply to Greg Smith :
I don't have anything else to leave the car rolling on for the sale really, so they're kinda stuck with the car.
May we hear current highest offer, sir?
mtn
MegaDork
9/12/18 11:15 p.m.
burning_ac1d said:
May we hear current highest offer, sir?
I believe the current highest offer is a trade for a canoe.
Hey guys, this thing is still for sale... I'm itching to get my garage space back to start on the next project.
Come on... I know one of you wants this... And I want the garage space!
Paging Stampie... I forgot a few things before in my list, you know you want it...
$1000 - Spitfire
$400 - 225/50/15 Toyo Proxies R888R ($575 New)
$150 - T5 Trans (No bell housing)
$100 - 2 Fittipaldi OZ Wheels
$75 - DOM Front Roll Bar Hoop
$75 - Turbo Coupe Stock Intercooler
$75 - 4x100 4x98 2in spacer adapters
$35 - 2 Motorcycle shocks
$35 - 2 Miata Shocks
$20 - Axles
$10 - Head Gasket
$10 - Slave Cylinder
$10 - Misc Turbo parts
$5 - 2 Termostats
$12 - Misc ignition Parts
Misc Nuts, Bolts, Washers
Total = $2012
Also, brand new front calipers. $120. (Budget exempt items.)