1963 Triumph Spitfire 4

A-H Production   Triumph

Serial Number: FC9538L Logbook: SCCA 1,2,3 VARA 1,2,3 Condition: Excellent Price:  US $13,000  Currency_Convert Location: Menifee, California   This listing has been viewed 8711 times.

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Spitfire 4 (Mark I) 1147cc engine, 0.040 overbore, built by Jerry Barker. The engine is brand new with only dyno time. One complete spare engine (running when removed);two spare transmissions, one spare diff.;Lots of other spares included. TR-7 gearbox. Panasport Wheels. Moroso (Accusump) Dual 1 1/2" SU Carbs. Spare 1 1/4" SU carbs. Spare manifold for sidedraft Weber. This is one of the best prepared Spitfires in the U.S. Has been raced since new. Now prepared for vintage racing.

History

Performance Data

• Class: FP or GP
• Weight: 1500 lbs
• Best Time: 1:49 sec
• Track: Willow Springs

Engine

• Engine Builder: Jerry Barker
• Manufacturer: Triumph
• Displacement: 1147cc
• Induction: Dual 1 1/2" SU carbs
• Heads: Prepared by Jerry Barker
• Block: Spitfire 0.040 over
• Crankshaft: Magnafluxed Nitrided and Balanced
• Connecting Rods: Pauter
• Pistons: JE
• Valves: Barker
• Valve Train: Roller rockers
• Clutch: Tilton, solid
• Pressure Plate: Triumph
• Flywheel: Aluminum
• Exhaust: custom
• Races: zero

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell
• Manufacturer: Carter
• Age: 10 yr+
• Capacity: 6 gal
• Fuel Pump: electric
• Fuel Type: Leaded 110 octane

Oil/Water System

• Oil Cooler: Mocal
• Oil Cooler Location: front

Electrical System

• Ignition: Mallory
• Alternator: none
• Battery: yes

Transmission

• Manfacturer: Triumph
• Type: 4-speed synchro
• Gears: 4
• Races: 1

Rear End

• Manufacturer: Triumph
• Type: welded diff
• Ratio: 4.55:1
• Axles: competition
• Races: 10+

Body

• Construction: Steel w/fibreglass bonnet and rear fenders
• Color: Yellow
• Condition: Very good

Chassis

• Type: body on frame
• Builder: Triumph
• Material: steel
• Condition: very good
• Front Suspension: Double wishbone, coil over, boxed arms, nickel plated
• Rear Suspension: transverse leaf spring
• Shocks: front, Carrera; rear Spax
• Brakes: front disc; rear drum
• Steering: rack and pinion
• Wheels: 13" Panasport
• Tires: 185R13 Yokohama A007

Interior

• Color/Finish: Black
• Material: fibreglass panels
• Fire System: Phoenix 3 lb fire bottle w/ 2 nozzles
• Restraints: Simpson 5-point harness
• Guages: Stewart Warner temp gages; Jones tach; EGT sensors
• Condition: very good

Spares

• One complete running engine
• one diff - 4.11 ratio with Detroit locker
• 3 spare blocks
• Mark II exhaust header
• two crankshafts
• many other misc. spares
• two transmissions, close ratio and standard ratio

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