The Spitfire Mk3 (formerly known as the "student convertible") was a roadster from the British car manufacturer Triumph, which was produced in various versions from 1962-1980. The model above is the Mk3 and was produced from 1967-1970. The last model was the Spitfire 1500, but it was awarded the "Silver Lemon" by the ADAC (German Automobile Club) because of too many quality defects. This handbag roadster was just around 750 kg with engines that went from 44-54 kW. The Spitfire Mk3 as seen above had 75 hp (54 kW). The consumption for the low weight of the little roadster was enormous, 8-10 litres of Super. Triumph Spitfire Mk3 technical data Production period: January 1967 - December 1970 Body version: Roadster Engine: 1.3 litre Power: 75 hp at 6000 rpm Gearbox: 4-speed and gears two to four are synchronised Length: 3683 mm Width: 1448 mm Height: 1219 mm Wheelbase: 2108 mm Number of units Mk3: 65,320
I have been practicing vintage car photography for more than 35 years and here I mainly photograph normal everyday vehicles which were still on the road en masse over 30 years ago. But also cars with extraordinary, beautiful design. From time to time I take pictures of cars, .. Read more…
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany