1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 by rdm55

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 by rdm55

This 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 was modified for autocross, featuring a 1.5-liter inline-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The build includes dual SU carburetors, an aluminum radiator, a TS Imported Automotive camshaft, and a lightened flywheel. It sports a Le Mans–style fiberglass clamshell hood, LED headlights, a white hardtop, and silver 13-inch GKN wheels. The interior is equipped with GT6-sourced seats, an Autopower roll bar, and a custom oak veneer dash. This car was used in charity auctions benefitting Lemons of Love.

Built by:
rdm55
Location:
Georgetown, Texas, USA
Vehicle:
1978 Triumph Spitfire
Engine:
-
Cost:
$8,100
Power:
-
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
GKN 13-inch wheels
Exterior:
Le Mans–style fiberglass front clamshellrefinished in blueremovable white steel hardtopLED headlights
Interior:
chrome rear bumper and trimoak veneer dash
Chassis:
rear coiloversAutopower four-point roll bar
Powertrain:
1.5-liter inline-fourdual SU carburetorsmodified cylinder head with larger valvesTS Imported Automotive 275-4 camshaftflat-top pistonsbalanced crankshaftlightened crankshaft pulleyaluminum radiator with electric fanslightened flywheel
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