This 1979 triumph spitfire 1500 has only had one owner and 97,300 miles. There are many examples of this for mgb and i was hoping for that. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer to ask.
Remember, it is almost always cheaper to buy a pretty good car with minor things wrong than to buy a piece of and fix it up. The triumph tr considered among the most desirable sports cars ever built, the triumph trs were renowned for their strong performance, rugged construction and iconic styling. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1974 triumph. The triumph spitfire is a wonderful car to look at, to imagine driving, and to be seen in. Triumph values and pricing youre looking for and with over 40 years of knowledge about motorcycle values and pricing, you can rely on kelley blue book. May 10, 20 the triumph spitfire came about as a direct response to the release of the austinhealey sprite and subsequently mg midget. Triumph wanted a piece of this market and felt they could produce a. The classic is equipped with the 1,498 cc engine, which gives the car 75 hp. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1970 triumph spitfire classics for sale near you. Find used car trade in, resell, certified preowned and retail values of used vehicles based on the condition, mileage and other. The triumph spitfire came about as a direct response to the release of the austinhealey sprite and subsequently mg midget. It is far superior to the haynes manual covering the same vehicle.
Gt6 1, 2, 3 osprey classic library graham robson on. Triumphs pintsized spitfire roadster first arrived in 1962. This book is a reprint of the factory service manual for the later model spitfire with the 1. Msrp, dealer invoice price and costtoown data for new triumph spitfire convertible. The car was largely based upon the chassis of the triumph herald saloon, but shortened and without the heralds outrigger sections.
Incredible 1 owner with 40,000 original miles java green with. Get instant price details on the market value of the 1979 triumph spitfire convertible. This very good driving triumph spitfire 1500 cabriolet, built in 1977. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. Ford pickups and bronco 1973 thru 1979 haynes manual, 2wd and 4wd, 6 cal and v8 models, f100 thru f350. Cover is in good condition with very little wear, pages are clean and in great condition. Triumph values and pricing youre looking for from 1960 to 2020. I was actually looking for a treatise on competition and tuning for these engines. Free black book market values for buying, selling, or tradeins. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The european triumph spitfire mkiv and 1500 buyers guide. Are you trying to find 1974 triumph spitfire 1500 values. Never one to run from a challenge, i immediately sought the assistance of local british sports car enthusiasts to guide me through the physically, emotionally and financially draining. Commission plates had spitfire 1500 at top very early 1500 used the last of the mk4 plates, license plate holder, decal 1500 badges, silver knave plates hub caps, black boot trim edging at rear, boot gasket now presson not stick on, us rear bumpers.
Displaying 1 15 of 27 total results for classic triumph spitfire vehicles for sale. Triumph spitfires for sale used on oodle classifieds. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1975 triumph spitfire 1500 and assess the current state of the classic car market. This page is dedicated to the process of buying a triumph spitfire or gt6. Triumph spitfire radiator fan relay wiring kit, works on single or dual fans.
The spitfire was launched several yards forward, fortunately with me remaining inside the vehicle, yet once again the triumph received significant body damage. Really like the design of the straps and fittings that cinch the cover against the car body. Of course there was a certain degree of interbreeding between the two once they both became british leyland products. Styled by giovanni michelotti, who was practically triumphs inhouse stylist in the 1960s, the spitfire featured some handling quirks but was generally a lovely little car and prettier than the austinhealey sprite mg midget that it competed against. Your spitfire stories triumph letters from hemmings. There are 47 classic triumph spitfires for sale today on. Find 1980 triumph spitfires for sale on oodle classifieds. Heres what its really like to buy an old british sports car. Triumph spitfire 1500 cabriolet 1977 wire wheels for sale. Triumph spitfire mkiv 1973 wooden dashboard this triu. Launched in october 1962, the spitfire featured sleek styling by famed italian designer giovanni michelotti. Vintage, collector and antique auto value trends, model history and vin decoder.
But thats where the sparkling realities of owning such a car come to a halt. The austinhealey sprite had proven there was a demand for small cars with sporty intentions. Triumph gt6 parts and accessories triumph spitfire parts and accessories. The triumph spitfire was launched at the 1962 earls court motor show, with big shoes to fill. Development and production of the five spitfire derivatives from 1962 1980. Buy the triumph spitfire by michael cook online at alibris. Triumph spitfires for sale used cars and vehicles on.
Search listings for triumph spitfires and similar vehicles for sale on popular sites like ebay. Supermarine spitfire fighters had won the battle of. A true classic sports car with minilite wheels, double sports exhaust, chrome luggage rack and a black mohair softtop. See triumph spitfire vehicle information for detailed information of the triumph spitfire.
Triumph spitfire mkiv cabriolet 1974 in beautiful condition. Triumph spitfires for sale used cars and vehicles on oodle. Choose your triumph motorcycles to get the suggested retail or tradein value. Triumph classic cars spitfire 1500 for sale car and classic. There are 6 1974 triumph spitfires for sale today on. Triumph classic cars spitfire for sale car and classic. As the ad at left says, nothing looks like the spitfire the car was an instant hit. Please tell us how we could improve your experience. Find new and used triumph spitfire classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. The triumph gt6 has a lot going for it, and for now its. New triumph spitfire mark iv 19711981 convertible soft top with plastic windows fits.
If you come across a post that appears to be spam, please press report. Triumph spitfire 1500 cabriolet 1975 overdrive this beautiful triumph spitfire 1500 cabriolet was built in 1975 and has a very nice blue metallic paintwork. First introduced in october, 1962, as triumphs entry into the small british sports car market, the car competed very favorably against the. Triumph spitfire 1500 cabriolet 1977 very good condition this beautiful triumph spitfi. The triumph spitfire is a small british twoseat sports car, introduced at the london motor show in 1962 and manufactured between 1962 and 1980. Triumph wanted a piece of this market and felt they could produce a better automobile than the sprite. The vehicle was based on a design produced for standardtriumph in 1957 by italian designer giovanni michelotti. Triumph spitfire classics for sale classics on autotrader. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 5 spitfire models nationwide. My guess based on prices i have seen for spitfires is. Styled by giovanni michelotti, who was practically triumphs inhouse stylist in the 1960s, the spitfire featured some handling quirks but was generally a lovely little car and prettier than the austinhealey sprite.
I worked at triumph from 1975 to 1980 sorry, guys some of the synchro in the spitfire gearbox is my design. The book includes all the prototype and production data and a full factory competition diary. Hemmings motor news makes a wonderful book of everything auto related for sale, trade, wanted, etc. Road test 1979 triumph spitfire 1500 classics world. The vehicle was based on a design produced for standard triumph in 1957 by italian designer giovanni michelotti. This spitfire is in excellent condition with beautiful paint, hard top, rag top, tonneau cover and more. In 1962 the british company triumph introduced a twoseater sports car named the spitfire. The spitfire was designed by giovanni michelotti based upon the triumph herald frame, drive train and suspension. We are your main source for rare new old stock, oe, and high quality reproduction parts. Triumph produced the fun and affordable spitfire for 18 years, during which time over 314,000 were built. Get instant price details on the market value of the 1972 triumph spitfire convertible. Jun 18, 2017 1970 triumph spitfire for sale, walk a round presentation, lastchanceautorestore com duration. Triumph spitfire 1500 1980 british racing green this triumph spitfire 1500 was delivered new in 1980 in the beloved color british racing green.
1131 1067 621 123 681 1469 1625 334 1128 128 548 1272 342 936 788 1341 385 158 1225 236 96 449 127 329 1088 623 8 1161 1285 775 831 55