BACK IN PRINT! With over 900 photographs and illustrations, this manual is both easy-to-understand and the most complete guide to restoring these iconic cars. Every image digitally rescanned and improved or replaced. The manual contains everything you need to help you work with some of the most restorable of all classic cars. Including: -Model heritage and development. -How to buy a Spitfire, GT6, Vitesse or Herald. -Full 4-cylinder engine strip-down and rebuild. -Full body and chassis restoration. -Tuning hints and tips. -Transmission servicing and replacement. -Suspension overhaul and replacement. -Repairing, replacing or renewing interior trim. -Accessories, Rustproofing and Painting. -Extra 'how-to' section on MiG welding. This 'classic' manual is for every enthusiast for these truly great Triumph cars, from the experienced restorer to the first-time novice. IMPORTANT NOTE: All images from the original manual have been rescanned and digitally enhanced or replaced. They're still mainly 1990s photographs - but MUCH improved over the originals!

Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.

The books in the Everyday Modifications series are designed to guide classic van and car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their vehicles easier to use and enjoy. This book is concerned with improving the 4-cylinder Spitfire and Herald, and the 6-cylinder Vitesse and GT6, with engines ranging in size from 948cc to 1998cc.

The full story of the bestselling Triumph Spitfire sports car. Describes all the technical and design developments that took the Triumph Spitfire through five separate models.

The books in the Everyday Modifications series are designed to guide classic car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their vehicles easier to use and enjoy. This book is concerned with improving the 4-cylinder Spitfire and Herald, and the 6-cylinder Vitesse and GT6, with engines ranging in size from 948cc to 1998cc. Classic car author and journalist Iain Ayre gives his hands-on advice on maintaining and modifying the Triumph Herald/Vitesse and Spitfire/GT6, covering both keeping them going and either subtly or dramatically improving them, with additional rescue options offered for Triumphs deemed economically terminal. The advice, based on decades of restoration and racing, covers improvements in power, handling, comfort and safety; period design faults isolated and remedied; electrics demystified, modernizing options discussed; six case studies; radical - as well as mild - modification options discussed. Superbly illustrated with over 250 colour photographs including rare period shots.