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Nov 5, 2018 · 5 Nov 2018. The Triumph Spitfire was launched in 1962, and aimed to compete with the Austin-Healey Sprite, but in the same year another rival also surfaced – the MGB. Thanks to its separate ...
- 1493cc, in-line four-cylinder OHV
- 71bhp @ 5500rpm
- Triumph Spitfire 1500
- 82lb ft @ 3000rpm
1500 Spitfire Photos (1977-80) 1977. 1978. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. 1979. KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA. MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA. 1980. Brought to you by North American Triumphs.
The Triumph Spitfire is a British sports car manufactured over five production iterations between 1962 and 1980. Styled for Standard - Triumph in 1957 by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, the Spitfire was introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962. [5] It was manufactured at the Standard-Triumph Canley works, with approximately 315,000 ...
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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...
Triumph Spitfire (1962 – 1980) At A Glance. Sweet to drive, fun and good value for money, with brilliant club and specialist back-up. A bit fragile, and a clean body can hide lots of below-the-surface corrosion. The Triumph Spitfire came about as a direct response to the release of the Austin-Healey Sprite (and subsequently MG Midget).
This 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 is finished in blue over a black interior and powered by a 1,493cc inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The car remained with its previous owner for 23 years before being acquired by the selling dealer in late 2020.
