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The diminutive roadster sold as the Triumph Spitfire 1500 from 1974 through the end of production. The price rose to $2995 but the new motor bought 100 mph back in reach. Even with a 7.5:1 compression ratio it developed 57 bhp at 5000 rpm and Road & Track noted it was “a marked improvement over the past model,” recording 0-60 mph in 15.4 seconds and a top speed of 94 mph.
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That depends upon your level of talent, really, and your honesty about it. The front-engined, rear-wheel drive layout is a recipe for driving enjoyment come rain or shine. However, broadly Triumph Spitfires fall into two camps from a driving perspective – pre 1970 cars with a rounded finish to their tail have no lower wishbones in the rear suspensi...
The Triumph Spitfire has been a card-carrying classic for decades, and values are finally out of banger territory across the range. The most desirable Spitfires are those with odd numbers; the delicate and pretty Mk1, the powerful Mk3, and the usable 1500. The Mk2 retains a high value but the MkIV makes excellent sense for those looking for a cheap...
A complete service kit for a Triumph Spitfire can be bought for around £40 from a specialist such as Rimmer Bros. This includes air and oil filters and spark plugs, points, a condenser and a fanbelt. On top of that you’ll need the oil for an oil change, just shy of four litres meaning that a single can of 20w50 should be more than enough. Modern fu...
The bodywork can mostly be ignored on a Spitfire because it’s not a monocoque; the panels don’t impact upon the strength. The bulkhead may have structural importance, but the panelwork is bolted to a separate chassis. The exception is the sills – strength was built into them to offset the lack of the Herald’s chassis outriggers, so any rust here ca...
Bid for the chance to own a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #165,952.
May 10, 2019 · Always slightly dearer than the MG, the Spitfire offered more space and refinement, even a wood-veneer dash on some models. It was progressively improved from the charming 1147cc Spitfire 4 and MkII to the livelier 1296cc MkIII. Michelotti’s clever MkIV restyle for the ’70s helped the car last to late 1980 with the long-stroke 1493cc unit ...
The Triumph Spitfire is a small British two-seat sports car, introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962. The ... Learn more. There are 9 Triumph for sale across all model years (1962 to 1981) and no 1976 Triumph Spitfire right now. There were 205 sold in the last 5 years.
