PDI And Road Test
April 18, 2024
In preparation for our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to be delivered to its new owner (who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions), Jonn has been
1979 Triumph Spitfire
Win Our Spitfire
April 5, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. Introduced in the wake of the oil crisis, the Spitfire was
Spitfire Repairs
April 4, 2024
Technician Jonn has been completing some repairs on our 1979 Triumph Spitfire. He has stripped and fitted a new throttle cable before adjusting it to
Service And Road Test
March 27, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire has been in the hands of Jonn. Here are his notes: Get in and finish the service. Fit new points and
Transporting Our Spitfire
March 26, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire was recently transported ready to be filmed in preparation for it to be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Inspection And Repairs
March 21, 2024
Jonn has been inspecting and making some repairs on our 1979 Triumph Spitfire. Here are his notes: Raise on ramp and finish Inspection. Carry out
Under and Over – Preparing and Priming the underside of the 1979 Triumph Spitfire Bonnet
March 20, 2024
Mauro has been working on getting the underside of the bonnet for our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to look just as good as the top side!
Spitfire Bulkhead
March 11, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire has spent a bit more time in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop.
Painting A Spitfire
March 4, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 has recently been painted in the Bridge Classic Cars Paint shop.
Spitfire Bodywork
February 22, 2024
Mauro has been polishing the bonnet of our 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500. He has repaired the chips and cracks along with completing some light welding
Rocker Cover And Air Filter
February 8, 2024
Neil has refitted the rocker cover and air filter to our 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500.
Competition Prep
February 7, 2024
Classic car technician Neil has been servicing our 1979 Triumph Spitfire in preparation for it to eventually be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
A Spitfire Arrives
January 29, 2024
We recently welcomed our 1979 Triumph Spitfire into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Very soon after its arrival, classic car technician Neil serviced the car
PDI And Road Test
April 18, 2024
In preparation for our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to be delivered to its new owner (who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions), Jonn has been conducting a pre-delivery inspection and road test.
Here are his notes:
Finish pdi and carry out road test. Choke not picking revs up enough when operated. Adjust quadrant bolts on throttle spindle and retry, ok. Drives ok when warmed up properly. Throttle pedal a bit stiff again like before. Remove cable and lubricate. Refit and test, better. Just waiting for spare tyre yo be fitted to spare wheel and the ready to go.
Jonn also stripped and adjusted the nearside front wheel bearing before refitting the wheel and torquing it to spec.
Win Our Spitfire
April 5, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
Introduced in the wake of the oil crisis, the Spitfire was fitted with a more fuel-efficient 1.5-litre engine, which helped make it both economical and lively on the road. Despite its small size, our Spitfire is surprisingly comfortable and practical. The driver’s seat is a fun place to be and there’s even enough space in the boot for your shopping or luggage for a night or two away.
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 comes with an extensive history file that contains invoices, MOT certificates, handwritten correspondence from its previous owner, a parts catalogue, and a current membership card for the Triumph Sports Six Club (expires 1st June 2024).
Enter the draw here.
Spitfire Repairs
April 4, 2024
Technician Jonn has been completing some repairs on our 1979 Triumph Spitfire. He has stripped and fitted a new throttle cable before adjusting it to get full throttle.
Service And Road Test
March 27, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire has been in the hands of Jonn. Here are his notes:
Get in and finish the service. Fit new points and condenser. Refit cap and rotor and try to start. Won’t fire. Investigate and found wire from condenser insecure and barely making contact. Strip and solder both wires from condenser and to points into contact. Adjust points and try to start again. Ok now. Take outside and warm up. Set idle speed and carry out road test. Not too bad now but will require throttle cable (on order) as its very stiff.
Transporting Our Spitfire
March 26, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire was recently transported ready to be filmed in preparation for it to be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Inspection And Repairs
March 21, 2024
Jonn has been inspecting and making some repairs on our 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Here are his notes:
Raise on ramp and finish Inspection. Carry out repairs. Grease all points.strip front brakes. Remove pads and clean/lubricate ready for refitting. Work caliper pistons in and out to free off. Rebuild both sides and pump pedal and recheck. Seem ok now. Refit wheels. Strip rear brakes inspect and clean. Refit drums and adjust. Refit wheels. Inflate tyres to correct psi and torque up wheels. Check handbrake, ok now. Fit grommet to fuel feed pipe at rear of engine.fit new washer pump and test. Can’t get washer pump to actually pump. Strip and check pump. Pack with grease inside to help bleed system. Refit and test. Eventually get it working ok. Get off ramp and take to body shop to align bonnet.
Under and Over – Preparing and Priming the underside of the 1979 Triumph Spitfire Bonnet
March 20, 2024
Mauro has been working on getting the underside of the bonnet for our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to look just as good as the top side!
He carefully went through and treated any areas of corrosion before carefully working the surfaces and finally taking it into the booth for it’s matching yellow paintwork to be laid down.
Spitfire Bulkhead
March 11, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire has spent a bit more time in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop.
Painting A Spitfire
March 4, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 has recently been painted in the Bridge Classic Cars Paint shop.
Spitfire Bodywork
February 22, 2024
Mauro has been polishing the bonnet of our 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500. He has repaired the chips and cracks along with completing some light welding next to the headlights.
The car was then prepped and primed.
Rocker Cover And Air Filter
February 8, 2024
Neil has refitted the rocker cover and air filter to our 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500.
Competition Prep
February 7, 2024
Classic car technician Neil has been servicing our 1979 Triumph Spitfire in preparation for it to eventually be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
A Spitfire Arrives
January 29, 2024
We recently welcomed our 1979 Triumph Spitfire into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Very soon after its arrival, classic car technician Neil serviced the car and a plan is now being created for its future as a competition car.
