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1972 Triumph Spitfire 13B Rotary Powered Fun street car and autocrosser, seen often at Detroit Region SCCA, AROC and MSCC events in the early 2000's. Normally aspirated 6 port 13b with Dellorto carb, back halved chassis, 4 link with panhard bar to replace the, uh, 'character building'' swing axles. 13x8/9 wheels with 235/45 DOT tires. No flares, no stickers, original paint, with the patina only time can produce. I built this car when I was a kid in my late teens/early 20's, got it running but I got distracted by the Fiero. Since I figured it would be a shame to let it sit, I made a deal with some friends, they worked on the car, and they got to drive it. Worked out pretty well, and the car did get an FTD at one local event, which isn't bad for an undeveloped car on ebay'd tires that were bought for mockup, but had enough tread to run for a season or two. The engine blew on a loaner trip to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and the car sat for a number of years as other things took priority. Currently being rebuilt, see Part II... | ||
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| 1972 Triumph Spitfire Specifications Engine: Mazda 6-port 13b rotary, Dellorto carb, fabricated headers, 3" exhaust Chassis: Rear back half, narrowed RX7 GSL rear end, 4 link, panhard bar, Carrera coilovers, Addco swaybars Wheels: Stock centers, 13x8 front, 13x9 rear (widened by Diamond Racing Wheels) Tires: Kumho V700 DOT, 235/45 (never enough!!!) Body modifications: interior tinwork for ATL fuel cell, back half and firewall changes | ||
| Build Pics: |
 Initial fitment of engine in chassis, just a little cutting required... |  13B header fabricated from Racing Beat mild flange and 0.125 wall mild tubing |  Firewall modifications complete |
 Back half mocked up, narrowed GSL rear axle. Oh, to be a kid again. |  Tinwork. Like I said, to be a kid again... |  Completed frame |
 Rear view of chassis back half |  Body and chassis ready to resume relations |  Ready for assembly |
 We have motor! Radiator is a Howe converted to dual pass on the passenger side |  View from other side. Oil cooler is a Mocal fed by -12 Earl's stainless line |  Team Roto Spit! Back in the day... |