Another “name that car”

[PomBstard]

Spotted this whilst riding past today - didn’t really have time to have a good look at it but not sure what it is. Front looked MGA/B/C’ish but the kick on the rear wing looked a bit Daimler Dart...





Over to you...

[ndtman]

Triumph Spitfire

[Pericoloso]

Could it be one of those Datsun MGB rip offs ?
I know you're in Oz so Japanese stuff is common.

[ndtman]

ndtman said:

Triumph Spitfire

Hard to see under all the additions but the chassis front looks somewhat similar

[thebraketester]

240z?

[Pericoloso]

thebraketester said:

240z?

240Z not open car.
It's probably Spitfire after more looks.

[LotusOmega375D]

100% modded Spitfire.

[PomBstard]

LotusOmega375D said:

100% modded Spitfire.

Now you’ve mentioned it, I can see it. Might go past again tomorrow and see if this can be confirmed

[mike9009]

Looks like a mki or Mkii spitfire bonnet. The wings look custom or later?

Mike

[4rephill]

mike9009 said:

Looks like a mki or Mkii spitfire bonnet. The wings look custom or later?

Mike

+1

MK1 or 2 Triumph Spitfire with after market add-on wheel arch extensions to cover the wider wheels/tyres.

[moffspeed]

I'd bet my last Easter egg on it being an early 70's Datsun Fairlady Sports...

[threespires]

moffspeed said:

I'd bet my last Easter egg on it being an early 70's Datsun Fairlady Sports...

Thanks, please send it over.
Spitfire with widened arches.

[Gemaeden]

Judging by the door handle (which is not very distinct), it looks like a Spitfire Mk II.

[Jediworrier]

moffspeed said:

I'd bet my last Easter egg on it being an early 70's Datsun Fairlady Sports...

It's not a Datsun.

[mbwoy84]

It’s a Spitfire. There are no ifs, buts or maybes about it, so not sure why people are still trying to guess obscure cars...

[PomBstard]

Bringing this one up again as I had a quick chat with the owner today - he was around as I cycled past

Confirmed Spitfire with 1300 engine. Owned by him since mid-80s and raced extensively in Australia. Has a large folder of history and modifications.

Apparently despite the appearance of the body, the chassis and running gear are in reasonable order and it’s a matching numbers car.

Likely to be sold in the v near future as he doesn’t have the time to do the necessary work.

Didn’t have time to find out more as the 6-y-o cycling with me was getting a bit antsy...

[tapkaJohnD]

PomBstard said:

Likely to be sold in the v near future as he doesn’t have the time to do the necessary work.

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Not enough time in the future of the Universe, I'd say!

[Yertis]

tapkaJohnD said:

PomBstard said:

Likely to be sold in the v near future as he doesn’t have the time to do the necessary work.

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Not enough time in the future of the Universe, I'd say!

(Nice alloys though.)