Highlights: – 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission – Red cabriolet with a black soft top, also shown with a hardtop fitted – Paintwork and engine renovated in 2016, according to the seller – Original cabin with a wooden dashboard and black upholstery with red piping – New battery fitted in May 2026, timing chain instead of a belt The private seller offers for sale this 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3, powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in red over a black interior, this little English two-seater is offered as a cabriolet and is photographed with both its soft top and a hardtop. The seller describes it as an ideal companion for touring rallies and relaxed weekend drives. When the Spitfire was introduced in 1962, Triumph set out to bring affordable open-top motoring to a wide audience. Built on a sturdy separate chassis with independent suspension all round and styled by Giovanni Michelotti, it combined a long, sweeping bonnet, a compact cabin and a notably light body into a timeless sports car silhouette. The Mark III arrived in 1967 and brought a more powerful 1296 cc engine with around 75 bhp, a revised and more upright hood design, a restyled front end with raised bumpers and a wooden dashboard in place of the earlier painted panel. It remains one of the most approachable and enjoyable classics of its era, with wide parts support and a strong following among owners’ clubs. This example dates from July 1968. According to the seller, the paintwork and the engine were both renovated in 2016, and a new battery was fitted on 25 May 2026. The engine uses a timing chain, so there is no belt to replace. The seller reports that the paint has a good overall shine, with only small cosmetic chips around the door edges, and that the chassis is structurally sound. The soft top is functional. Inside, the cabin is original, with the wooden dashboard and black seats, and the seller notes a few small points on the upholstery that could be improved. The seller states that the last technical inspection was passed in March 2024. Condition of the bodywork & paint 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Condition of the interior 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Belgian registration. The chassis number is 1FD23803L(01). The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more