An EV swap won’t turn the 1971 Triumph Spitfire into a modern car, let alone a Porsche Taycan or a Tesla. But driving the Triumph, along with owning the story of its creation, may well be more fun.

After months of work, Dal Engineering researcher Nathaniel Pearre and student Mitch Gregory have successfully converted a classic 1971 Triumph Spitfire into a modern-day electric car.

Which Triumph Spitfire to buy? During nearly two decades of production the engine grew, the bodywork was restyled and the suspension honed to make the car’s handling more predictable.

Which Triumph Spitfire to buy? During nearly two decades of production the engine grew, the bodywork was restyled and the suspension honed to make the car’s handling more predictable.