I'm comfortable with the exhaust sound, not loud not quiet, just LBC nice.
My 1978 is my dailey driver and has been for 6 years, do yourself a favor
and try to become more familiar with the mechanics of these cars, it's a
lots more fun knowing you keep it where it's at, on the road, and you have
the worlds greatest mechanics,
"Team.Net.
Cometman wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Just bought a 1975 Spitfire for $1195.00. It's running, but in the
> shop for a couple of U-joints, some other stuff. The previous owner
> had it painted black which I guess is not the usual thing for this car.
> It's really pretty though. Someday I would like to see it in its
> original yellow.
>
> The mechanic says & the other posts on this list say that these are
> good running cars. Is it reasonable to think I could make this my main
> vehicle (I probably drive about 100 miles a week)?
>
> Also, are they supposed to be loud or quiet?
>
> I used to have an English motorcycle -- a Norton -- and I never
> developed enough skill as a mechanic to keep it on the road myself. Is
> the Spitfire a different experience?
>
> BTW I can't get over how nice this car looks. The only car I've seen
> nicer is the 1969 Spitfire in the mechanic's shop that he's just
> finished restoring for somebody. Wow!
>
> Thanks for your thoughts,
>
> Mike Bailey
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