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Nov 5, 2018 · A full buyer's guide for the Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980) including specs, common problems and model history...
- 1493cc, in-line four-cylinder OHV
- 71bhp @ 5500rpm
- Triumph Spitfire 1500
- 82lb ft @ 3000rpm
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).
- What’s It Like to Drive?
- How Much Does A Triumph Spitfire Cost?
- How Much Does It Cost to Service?
- What Goes Wrong and What Should You Look For When Buying A Triumph Spitfire?
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...
Mar 15, 2022 · It’s subtle, as the car is still recognizably a Spitfire, but put them side by side and the earlier cars are obvious. The changes are especially noticeable in the lift-off hardtop and in the rear, where the revised styling was intended to echo that of the Triumph 2000 and Stag.
- David Conwill
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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]
This Spitfire is now offered at no reserve in Louisiana with a body-color hardtop, a beige top boot and tonneau cover, a spare Moto-Lita steering wheel, refurbishment photos and receipts, Triumph literature, three keys, and a clean Mississippi title in the seller’s name.
