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57 - 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK III – APAL Kit No reserve
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Estimate €25,000 - €35,000
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1968 Triumph Spitfire MK III – APAL Kit No reserve Manufacturer: 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK III – APAL Kit Model: No reserve Vehicle registration document: French vehicle registration document Chassis No.: Chassis No. FD25485 Engine No.: FD42272HE - Fully restored from the chassis up - Fitted with one of the 200 APAL kits produced - ‘Racing’ modifications - No reserve This Triumph Spitfire is an interesting MK III version which underwent a complete restoration from the chassis up between 2020 and 2024. As documented in a photo portfolio, the car was completely stripped down; the chassis was stripped, treated and then repainted, as were the bodywork and running gear. Its proud owner, a connoisseur of the model, unearthed one of the 200 APAL body kits produced in 2014 from a collector who had owned it for 30 years but had never fitted it. It is worth noting that this fibreglass kit, available from 1967, consisted of a hardtop that extended over the boot and a streamlined bonnet, which literally transformed the car’s silhouette. The car was then given a ‘Gulf’ livery, in homage to the Ford GT40s that raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the time it rolled off the production line. The 1300 engine and gearbox were entrusted to specialist Alain Mevel of Spit Shop for a complete overhaul. The engine and gearbox have remained in their original condition, with the exception of the air filters and the stainless steel exhaust system, which were fitted to enhance the car’s sound. The electrical system has also been completely refurbished, and a ‘racing’ interior has been fitted, featuring bucket seats, a circuit breaker, a rev counter and aluminium door panels… Since this complete restoration, the car has covered just over 100 km, so it will be up to its new owner to complete the running-in process. This APAL Spitfire will continue to turn heads and arouse curiosity wherever it goes. French title Chassis no. FD25485 Engine no. FD42272HE - Complete, chassis-up restoration - Fitted with one of the 200 APAL body kits produced - Racing-style modifications - No reserve   1968 Triumph Spitfire Mark III – APAL Body Kit   This Triumph Spitfire is an interesting Mark III variant which underwent a full, chassis-up restoration between 2020 and 2024. As can be seen from a collection of photographs, the car was completely stripped down and the chassis stripped back to bare metal, treated and painted, as were the body and running gear. In 2014, its proud owner, a connoisseur of the model, tracked down one of the 200 APAL body kits produced from an enthusiast who had owned it for 30 years but never got round to fitting it. This fibreglass kit, sold from 1967, comprised a fixed roof that extended round the boot at the rear and a streamlined bonnet that literally transformed the car’s styling. The car was then given a ‘Gulf’ livery, as a tribute to the Ford GT40s that were racing at Le Mans at the time the Spitfire left the factory. The 1300 engine and gearbox were sent to the specialist Alain Mevel at Spit Shop to be completely restored. The set-up has remained original, with the exception of the air filters and the stainless-steel exhaust, which were fitted to enhance the car’s sound. The electrical system was also rebuilt to new condition and the car was fitted with a ‘racing-style’ interior, featuring bucket seats, a cut-out switch, a rev counter and aluminium door panels. The car has covered little more than 100 km since this full restoration and it will therefore be up to its new owner to finish running it in. This Spitfire APAL is sure to keep turning heads and arousing curiosity as it drives past. Photos © Alexis Ruben 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mark III – APAL Body Kit No reserve Manufacturer: 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mark III – APAL Body Kit Model: No reserve Registration document: French title Chassis No.: Chassis no. FD25485 Engine no. FD42272HE - Complete, chassis-up restoration - Fitted with one of the 200 APAL body kits produced - Racing-style modifications - No reserve   This Triumph Spitfire is an interesting Mark III variant which underwent a full, chassis-up restoration between 2020 and 2024. As can be seen from a collection of photographs, the car was completely stripped down and the chassis stripped back to bare metal, treated and repainted, as were the bodywork and running gear. In 2014, its proud owner, a connoisseur of the model, tracked down one of the 200 APAL body kits produced from an enthusiast who had owned it for 30 years but never got round to fitting it. This fibreglass kit, sold from 1967, comprised a fixed roof that extended round the boot at the rear and a streamlined bonnet that literally transformed the car’s styling. The car was then given a ‘Gulf’ livery, as a tribute to the Ford GT40s that were racing at Le Mans at the time the Spitfire left the factory. The 1300 engine and gearbox were sent to the specialist Alain Mevel at Spit Shop to be completely restored. The set-up has remained original, with the exception of the air filters and the stainless-steel exhaust, which were fitted to enhance the car’s sound. The electrical system was also rebuilt to new condition and the car was fitted with a ‘racing-style’ interior, featuring bucket seats, a cut-out switch, a rev counter and aluminium door panels. The car has covered little more than 100 km since this full restoration and it will therefore be up to its new owner to finish running it in. This Spitfire APAL is sure to keep turning heads and arousing curiosity as it drives past. Photos © Alexis Ruben
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