1965 Triumph Spitfire Mk 2 – British Racing Green (Working Overdrive)

A beautiful, highly usable, and honest example of a 1965 Mk2 Triumph Spitfire. Finished in timeless British Racing Green, this car features fantastic bodywork lines that are incredibly rare for a Triumph of its era. It starts and runs brilliantly, serves as a real head-turner, and consistently sparks great conversations wherever it goes. I am only selling because I am looking to trade up to another classic.

Key Features & History

• Mileage: Circa 46,000 miles.
• Gearbox: Manual with highly desirable, fully working Overdrive.
• Storage: Always kept in a dry garage under my ownership.
• History File: Comes with a comprehensive box of paperwork and historic files detailing its life.
• Restoration: Benefited from an extensive restoration in the early 2000s, including a full respray back to its original, factory-correct colour.

Recent Upgrades & Protection (May 2025)

• Detailing: Treated to a professional machine polish and high-end ceramic coating.
• Rust Protection: Wheel arches were professionally resprayed and fully sealed.
• Underside: The entire underneath of the car and the underside of the bonnet are fully sealed and protected against the elements.
• Interior: A brand new dashboard and steering wheel have been fitted. All original badges are present and remain in mint condition.

Honest Imperfections

Like any genuine 60-year-old classic, there are a few minor items to note, all of which are straightforward fixes for an enthusiast:

• Paint/Body: Some light blistering to the paintwork around the boot hinges (purely cosmetic, nothing major) and minor light rust spots on the classic wire wheels and areas of minor rust and blistering in and around the engine bay.
• Cabin Seals: The window seals are showing their age and would benefit from being replaced.
• Driver's Seat: The driver's seat needs a slight alignment adjustment as it sits slightly unlevel.
• Maintenance: The MOT has expired and it will soon require a standard service (it was last serviced in April last year). As a 1965 vehicle, it is eligible for historic MOT and Tax exemption, but I want to be completely transparent about its service timeline.

Viewings & Logistics

• Location: Located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
• Inspections: Viewings and independent professional inspections are strongly encouraged.
• Payment: Bank transfer preferred. Vehicle and paperwork will be released only once funds have fully cleared.