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Man spent over 20 years restoring Spitfire aircraft in UK garage; project sells for £18,000

Peter Arnold, affectionately dubbed 'Mr Spitfire', dedicated over half a century to amassing historic aircraft relics. After his passing in 2025, a remarkable unfinished Spitfire fuselage went under the hammer for £18,000. This Spitfire F Mk 22 PK519 fuselage featured original components, resting in Arnold's garage for 20 years. Besides…

The Times of India · 4h ago

Spitfire fuselage sells for £18,000 at auction - after spending 20 years in aviation enthusiast’s garage

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The Independent UK · Oct 21

Spitfire fuselage that was kept in man’s garage for 20 years fetches £18,000 at auction

Peter Arnold, aka ‘Mr Spitfire’, used to bring the fuselage onto his drive for the public to see

The Independent UK · Oct 21