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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 ...
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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] It was manufactured at the Standard-Triumph Canley works, with approximately 315,000 ...
CAR SPECIFICATIONS - TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 (1975-1980) Adjacent to the left hand door striker plate. Machined flange on upper left side of the cylinder block. Bottom flange of axle housing. 1296cc engine 2.992 in. (76.0mm), 1493cc engine 3. AC mechanically operated diaphragm type.
May 10, 2019 · The car was an instant hit and outsold BMC’s Spridget rivals, ultimately sharing its 1500 engine with the last Midgets. 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.
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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).
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