Safety and reliability are Spitfire watchwords. The all-round independent suspension, positive and accurate rack and pinion steering, radial tyres and an anti-roll bar up front-all make for cornering and roadholding both carefree and firm. And the 9 inch discs on the front wheels combined with drums on the rear give you the kind of braking power to match the Spitfire's vivid performance.

The chassis has a double backbone of braced steel. And the windscreen is laminated for extra safety. The Spitfire is built for safety throughout. It has a new matt black driver's door mirror and windscreen wipers. At the front a moulded black spoiler gives added high speed stability, and the wrap round, chromium plated bumper and plastic coated under-riders give proper impact protection.

The back, too, is protected by a wrap round bumper. Reversing lights and hazard warning lamps are standard Spitfire equipment. A generous and convenient boot with an automatic light and a full 7 cu. ft. of space is just one part of the many practical and well-designed qualities which the Spitfire has in abundance both outside and inside.