seats

[jfspitfire]

My 1972 Triumph Spitfire was stolen and when I got it back the seats were missing. What are some seats that will fit since I can't find or afford the originals ?

[yorkshire_spam]

Some people fit MX5 seats, but you'd have to wait for somebody with specific knowledge to comment on which ones are suitable (with adaptation).

Any chance of tracking some usable 2nd hand Spitfire ones down? Somebody like Dave at Spitfire Graveyard might be able to help?

[Amy Wade]

9 hours ago, jfspitfire said:

My 1972 Triumph Spitfire was stolen and when I got it back the seats were missing. What are some seats that will fit since I can't find or afford the originals ?

Will your insurance not pay out? As @yorkshire_spam says, try the specialist breakers such as Spitfire Graveyard. If you track some down, they will probably need retrimming. Another option would be to try BB Classics, they do quite a lot of retro seats, make sure you tell them they're for a Spitfire, they need to be narrow enough to clear the hood frame.

Edited November 16, 2023 by Amy Wade

[Clive]

I think jf is in the USA (I just approved his forum membership)

Best bet if you can't find originals is to use miata seats from a mk1 or 2.

Google is your friend about "how to" 

[Amy Wade]

If in the US, there are a couple of specialist breakers out there, as this forum tends to be mainly UK, their best bet would probably be posting on the Triumph Spitfire owners Facebook group.