Buying a Spitfire 1500

[AJLintern]

I fancy a bit of cheap, open top motoring for the summer
What sort of money would I need to spend to get a half decent one? I'd be looking for something with tax+mot, structurally sound, overdrive and BRG or dark blue. Don't mind if its a little tatty as long as it runs ok

[AJLintern]

Thanks for the replies - I'll try to find a bargain

[AJLintern]

Saw a nice one for £3k on Autotrader today a bit more than I wanted to spend, but it seems they are becoming proper classics now!
Thinking about going to have a look...

[AJLintern]

Yes I've looked there, some nice cars - you have to be a member to get details for the current months cars though.

[AJLintern]

I've now got my Spitfire - £2700 from Ebay



What oil should I put in it - I believe it should be some sort of 20W/50 multigrade? Has anyone heard of Morris Lubricants? That's what my local motorist shop sells and it seems good value Any other recommendations?
Also the brakes need a big push to make them do anything! I assume this is due to there being no servo, but it is a little disconcerting Is it a case of 'They all do that'?

[AJLintern]

I'll probably be in the 944 at PF. Drove to work in the Spit this morning though The brakes aren't quite as bad as I thought, just need getting used to I suppose. Goes very nicely and hardly needs any choke - the chap I bought it from had the carbs set up properly.
Just ordered a load of bits and pieces from Rimmer Bros/Canley Classics