Mark,
I'd agree with Joe.
And the added plus to the MkII is you don't have to worry about passing
smog!
Laura G. and Nigel (in so. Cal)
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>
Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, May 21, 1999 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: Mark II vs 1500
>
>Mark,
>Go for the Mk2! While the engine is smaller, it is not encumbered by
>all that smog crap. If you are going to be doing much freeway driving,
>you will probably want to get an overdrive regardless of which one you
>buy.
>
>It's my personal preference, but I am much more keen on the round tail
>Spits, particularly those with the low front bumpers. (Mk1 and 2).
>However, It's your money so get whatever pleases you. Either one will
>be as practical as the other if you get the two in proper operating
>condition. And there are things you can do to make both even more
>reliable. Since virtually all the 1500 bits fit on the early Spits,
>anything the 1500 offers usually can be retrofitted onto the Mk2.
>
>Regardless of which one you get, be sure to register it in the
>International Triumph Spitfire Database.
>http://home1.gte.net/spitlist/index.html
>
>Regards,
>Joe Curry
>
>Mark Gardner wrote:
>>
>> Hi all - Can I get some opinions please? I'm trying to setup visits to
>> look at two cars tomorrow: a '77 1500 and a '65 Mark II. From talking
>> to the owners and lookng at pictures, they sound to be in pretty much
>> the same shape, for pretty much the same price (although the Mark II has
>> more miles, it has had some recent rebuild work done on it, and the 1500
>> appears to be more original. I'm looking for a nice street car, no
>> racing or autoxing. I'll use it mostly around town, some weekend
>> getaway trips on the back roads and desert roads of Southern California,
>> and the occaisional 45 mile freeway commute to work (pretty steep 5 mile
>> hill in the middle). Can anybody give me the pros and cons of the two
>> cars? I like the aura of the Mark II, but I realise that the 1500 may be
>> a little more practical. But I don't suppose I'm buying a Spitfire
>> because I'm looking for a practical car (G).
>>
>> Any comments/suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Mark Gardner
>
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