Triumph Spitfire 1500, 1979

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The Triumph Spitfire was introduced in the year 1962. Triumph wanted a smaller and more affordable sports car alongside the Triumph TR as an alternative for the Austin Healey Sprite and the MG B...
The Triumph Spitfire was equipped with an uprated four cylinder Triumph Herald engine. The engine was covered by a large bonnet enveloping the entire front of the car just like we see with the Jaguar E-type. The Spitfire was designed by the Italian designer Michelotti who had drawn the TR 4 and Triumph Herald  too.
Between the years 1962 and 1967 the MK I and MK II were built. From 1967 the MK III and from 1970 the MK IV. In the year 1974 the 1500 appeared on the market as final version which was continued until the year 1980.

Technical data

Four-cylinder engine
2  carburettors
cylinder capacity: 1493 cc.
capacity: 71bhp. at 5250 rpm.
top-speed: 100 mph. - 160 km/h.

Information

Colour blue with a black/ black white interior. This Triumph Spitfire is in very original condition. The car is equipped with a Stainless steel Sports-exhaust system.

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