Triumph Spitfire 4 Mark II 1147 cc inline 4 Max output: 67bhp Top speed: 154km/h 0-100km/h: 15s Build from Dec 1964 to Jan 1967 Please like and subscribe. :)
I ran across this by accident. I sat here and almost imagined myself behind the wheel. I drove a gt6 in my younger days and it was not even close to as fast as my car at the time but the experience never left me. I ended up with a 76 280z. Not exactly the same thing. These cars were such pure driving enjoyment.
Absolutely fabulous. Lovely sound, lovely roads. I have a restored MK2 and I have yet to drive it as the weather has been so.. well wet I guess! Will make a similar video and let the car do the taking.
Got a ride in my father in law's for the first time the other day. What I love about it is that our feels like you're going for leather when in fact you're probably going significantly slower than you would be in your diesel Mondeo while discussing TV shows with the wife. Great little cars.
I miss my Mk2 Spitfire, it was red/black trim with white piping and wall to wall to wall fun. However with that swing axle rear suspension it might take spin out as an invitation. The one time I span mine no amount of opposite lock would change its mind. Eventually I steered the other way anddid a quick 360 at which point it started doing what it told again, no harm done.
I don’t have to imagine what it was like to go 102 mph in one. At 17 it didn’t seem dangerous. It scares me to think about it now. Just glad thats all the 67 spitfire could do with the peddle to the floor. There so tiny!
Lovely roads. Made for a sweet little spitfire. Well played pal. Might invest in a camera and make one of of my but I'll have to dig out some decent Tarmac like you have there.
My first car was a 1964 Triumph Spitfire. I loved the car and totaled it twice. I wasn't considered the "at fault" driver either time but... After the second accident, I bought a 1960 PV544 Volvo. Quite a change.
Hi Simon - I stumbled across this by accident - but what a treat. I miss her so much =( ....... never should have sold, but I also love the summerhouse, so I guess I will have to be content with my TR4A when it's finished - hopefully this year.I still have most of an OD kit if you want to try it - it's a D type so if you used a column switch it would still be an original factory option. Did you ever get around to fixing the rear wing?Would love to hear from you if you fancy a chat or if you happen to be driving through Esbjerg in a little blue carCheersRichard
Reminds me of being 18 again, driving my red Spitfire Mk III with a beautiful blonde in the passenger seat, next year a brunette etc... Idle seems a bit lumpy though and you should learn the art of double declutching to avoid grinding gears. Looks very much like Denmark, am I right?
I had a 1965 mk2. Never mind no synchro on 1st there wasn't much on 2nd. The gear lever was just as unpredictable. To get 1st select 2nd and straight forward or you might shoot backwards. 😂
Great video and a great car. I'm not familiar with the exhaust notes of Triumph, but it sounds like it needs a bit more tuning. I own an MGB and am used to the very smooth and steady exhaust inseatd of the sputtering unless it needs tuning.
First of all, this was a nice video. It puts you in a position for a good road view and seeing what the driver's doing, too. Good show! However, and please excuse my ignorance, but where did the "spin out" happen? I kept waiting to see it, but perhaps you're using some slang to express a "spin" around the neighborhood? Your car is nice, but it does sound rough and it appears that you're having some transmission issues as well. The speedometer would drive me nuts! It looks like it needs attention as well. Enjoy your delightful ride!
Spinout is just the channel name ;) And you are correct about the gearbox issue, and i can inform you that it has been fixed since this video was made. Have a nice spring and thank you for watching.
Great vid! Thanks for the ride a long! Quick question, what kind of vid camera did you use? Did you use its own mic or did you have one attached somewhere closer to the exhaust? Thanks!
Ho, nice machine!!! And nice sound!! There's one for sale in need of restoration near where I live... I've got other classic cars (not in the best shape but...) And I sometimes have the thought of selling them and get the Triumph but... I'm not sure... The cars are an early Citroen DS-19 and a '66 spanish Seat 1500... Difficult decision....
+David Harris Yes I have issues with my 2nd gear :/ I've tried to replace all the synchromesh rings in the box. But sadly it did not have the desired effect. So I'm thinking about getting that gearbox-change done. Overdrive would really be nice.
+Cymon343 I think my issues were more driver error. Goes into 2nd "quite" easily now. Practice makes perfect. Mine has a 1300 box with Overdrive and it is a big advantage. Good luck with the Spit.
Excellent video! But my question concerns the video itself. How did you set up the camera and microphone with the top down, yet avoid all the wind noise that plagues everybody else? Sure is a nice region you were driving through....
William Kaiser Hi. We used a GoPro Hero 1 cam with a Deadmouse microphone cover to reduce noise, and the mounting is the old GoPro Suction Cup. The mic has an extention cord on and is placed just beside the right rearlights. AND not to forget, we removed some viberation og a little wind noise with software. BUT we made sure not alle the noise was removed so the experience was more authentic :)
+Olle Bladin I'm actually not sure. I drive it, and when it's thirsty I fill it up :) I usually doesn't drive faster than ~50 mph, but there is no doubt that overdrive would be a nice upgrade to the driving experience, aswell as the fuel-economy.
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I ran across this by accident. I sat here and almost imagined myself behind the wheel. I drove a gt6 in my younger days and it was not even close to as fast as my car at the time but the experience never left me. I ended up with a 76 280z. Not exactly the same thing. These cars were such pure driving enjoyment.
Absolutely fabulous. Lovely sound, lovely roads.
I have a restored MK2 and I have yet to drive it as the weather has been so.. well wet I guess!
Will make a similar video and let the car do the taking.
One of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen.
Cool video !! Thank you from JAPAN.
Got a ride in my father in law's for the first time the other day. What I love about it is that our feels like you're going for leather when in fact you're probably going significantly slower than you would be in your diesel Mondeo while discussing TV shows with the wife. Great little cars.
I think I'll drink yet another cup of coffee and listen to the Triumph of fantastic good sound :-))
Fantastic! I have a mk3 Spitfire awaiting full restoration. this inspires me to get started! Great area for driving a Spitfire!
Did you finish the restoration?
@@felixbpj I'd like to know also...
As a Tr-250 owner, Analog cars of this era give you something newer offerings will ''never'' have ...Soul
Hear hear!
@@mescko Getting ready to go takeoff in her right now
@@markcook3570 I got to take my MGB GT out yesterday before the rain started. Not many driving opportunities in the PNW this time of the year 😔
@@mescko I live just outside of Nashville it’s pretty out today Summers around the corner
@@markcook3570 we still have a few months to wait 😑
this cheered up my day!
I miss my Mk2 Spitfire, it was red/black trim with white piping and wall to wall to wall fun. However with that swing axle rear suspension it might take spin out as an invitation. The one time I span mine no amount of opposite lock would change its mind. Eventually I steered the other way anddid a quick 360 at which point it started doing what it told again, no harm done.
Enjoyable. Mine didn’t have overdrive either.
I don’t have to imagine what it was like to go 102 mph in one. At 17 it didn’t seem dangerous. It scares me to think about it now. Just glad thats all the 67 spitfire could do with the peddle to the floor. There so tiny!
I had a '66 MK ll. Brings back memories :)
Lovely roads. Made for a sweet little spitfire. Well played pal. Might invest in a camera and make one of of my but I'll have to dig out some decent Tarmac like you have there.
+moorzymoores Southern Jutland, Denmark... visit anytime ;)
My first car was a 1964 Triumph Spitfire. I loved the car and totaled it twice. I wasn't considered the "at fault" driver either time but... After the second accident, I bought a 1960 PV544 Volvo. Quite a change.
The PV544 was probably also a lot safer :)
It really zips along, doesn't it, & a nice location to do it in. Good film, thx
What a glorious sound
Good, auto sympa et belle promenade sur les petites routes anglaises...
Very good , extra sound , happy driver .👍
Hi Simon - I stumbled across this by accident - but what a treat. I miss her so much =( ....... never should have sold, but I also love the summerhouse, so I guess I will have to be content with my TR4A when it's finished - hopefully this year.I still have most of an OD kit if you want to try it - it's a D type so if you used a column switch it would still be an original factory option. Did you ever get around to fixing the rear wing?Would love to hear from you if you fancy a chat or if you happen to be driving through Esbjerg in a little blue carCheersRichard
Love that sound. Great little car.
Really awesome video
Is that spitfire running rough or does it have a cam in it??? Maybe it was just a little cold.It sounds good now!!
What is the exhaust? Glass pack? Sounds Amazing, Deep, Gutsy!
Owned a ‘67 Spitfire Loved it
Standard exhaust if i remember correctly. Long time ago.
Reminds me of being 18 again, driving my red Spitfire Mk III with a beautiful blonde in the passenger seat, next year a brunette etc... Idle seems a bit lumpy though and you should learn the art of double declutching to avoid grinding gears. Looks very much like Denmark, am I right?
No synch on first gear, haha
I had a 1965 mk2. Never mind no synchro on 1st there wasn't much on 2nd. The gear lever was just as unpredictable. To get 1st select 2nd and straight forward or you might shoot backwards. 😂
Good memories I had a 1969 red Spitfire !
Gotta love those B roads
back, known roads are the best. Oh man, And you know your car. wanna push it though, and.....................
Great video and a great car. I'm not familiar with the exhaust notes of Triumph, but it sounds like it needs a bit more tuning. I own an MGB and am used to the very smooth and steady exhaust inseatd of the sputtering unless it needs tuning.
I miss my 69 GT6.
I've had 3 GT6+'s, never should have sold my last one. Prices have gone *insane*
First of all, this was a nice video. It puts you in a position for a good road view and seeing what the driver's doing, too. Good show! However, and please excuse my ignorance, but where did the "spin out" happen? I kept waiting to see it, but perhaps you're using some slang to express a "spin" around the neighborhood? Your car is nice, but it does sound rough and it appears that you're having some transmission issues as well. The speedometer would drive me nuts! It looks like it needs attention as well. Enjoy your delightful ride!
Spinout is just the channel name ;)
And you are correct about the gearbox issue, and i can inform you that it has been fixed since this video was made. Have a nice spring and thank you for watching.
Great vid! Thanks for the ride a long! Quick question, what kind of vid camera did you use? Did you use its own mic or did you have one attached somewhere closer to the exhaust? Thanks!
I used a GoPro 1 with an external mic mounted on the boot. ;)
Thanks! ;)
I’ve got a 76. Fun little things.
Ho, nice machine!!! And nice sound!! There's one for sale in need of restoration near where I live... I've got other classic cars (not in the best shape but...) And I sometimes have the thought of selling them and get the Triumph but... I'm not sure... The cars are an early Citroen DS-19 and a '66 spanish Seat 1500... Difficult decision....
You seem to be avoiding 2nd gear. Do you have syncromesh issues? I ask because my Mk1 behaves the same. Nice clip and pretty car anyway.
+David Harris Yes I have issues with my 2nd gear :/
I've tried to replace all the synchromesh rings in the box. But sadly it did not have the desired effect.
So I'm thinking about getting that gearbox-change done. Overdrive would really be nice.
+Cymon343 I think my issues were more driver error. Goes into 2nd "quite" easily now. Practice makes perfect. Mine has a 1300 box with Overdrive and it is a big advantage. Good luck with the Spit.
Thank you.
You're welcome. ;)
This car needs overdrive !
Excellent video! But my question concerns the video itself. How did you set up the camera and microphone with the top down, yet avoid all the wind noise that plagues everybody else? Sure is a nice region you were driving through....
I've heard that if you put thin tape over the microphone it will muffle most noises, including the engine, but will block out the wind as well.
Doug Ammet Thanks for the idea. I'll give it a try!
William Kaiser Hi. We used a GoPro Hero 1 cam with a Deadmouse microphone cover to reduce noise, and the mounting is the old GoPro Suction Cup. The mic has an extention cord on and is placed just beside the right rearlights.
AND not to forget, we removed some viberation og a little wind noise with software. BUT we made sure not alle the noise was removed so the experience was more authentic :)
+Doug Ammet Never tried the tape gimmick, but heard of it. We just went to buy the wind reduction cover in the first place.
pas d'enfant qui traverse la route ...happy driver
I want a Spitfire with a straight six 2.0 :) Not a Miata with a fake oil pressure gauge. What's all that about?
Haha.. Miata/MX-5 with a fake oil gauge, yeah what is that about :D we had a Spitfire with a 2.5 straight six in it, it was great.
Does it have standard exhaust or stainless steel?
Standard.
Am looking for a distributor tach drive gear for a mechanical Delco Remy distributor
How much gasoline does it consume during mixed driving?
+Olle Bladin I'm actually not sure. I drive it, and when it's thirsty I fill it up :)
I usually doesn't drive faster than ~50 mph, but there is no doubt that overdrive would be a nice upgrade to the driving experience, aswell as the fuel-economy.
I'd say 30 MPG ,I have Civic 1.5 with a 4 speed Auto No overdrive and that's what I get if I drive slow. It does chugg Gas at interstate speeds 60+ .
Needs overdrive!
+yereverluvinuncleber Some would say that yes, but the car is kept original, so no overdrive ;) But, yes OD i really nice :D
+SpinOut eu
+yereverluvinuncleber I agree with both of you ;)