The Triumph Spitfire was a small British sports car manufactured by the Leyland Motors Ltd. from 1962 until 1980. The 1979 model was the last year of production for the Spitfire and the last of the original design. However,… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Triumph Spitfire
Triumph released the original Spitfire in 1962, with the car undergoing various running changes until the final vehicle rolled off the line in Canley, Coventry, England, in October 1980. During its illustrious career, an incredible 314,332 Spitfires found their… more»
BF Classified: 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500
Asking Price: $4,500 Location: Mesa, AZ Mileage: 73,057 Title Status: Clean Seller’s Description: 1980 Triumph Spitfire Arizona car and the body is well preserved. Any rust found has been cut and replaced with upgraded steel but a little more… more»
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Bargain Brit: 1965 Triumph Spitfire Mk 1
I am shocked that this listing has lasted for the two days it took me to write it up. Here on craigslist is a 1965 Triumph Spitfire Mk 1 with an asking price of just $9,200, located in Kansas… more»
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Dad’s Pride and Joy: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
Here’s a strange (and sad) case of a father’s pride and joy falling into neglect. The seller of this 1980 Triumph Spitfire explains that this car belonged to his dad and evidently passed to him when he passed away…. more»
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Small-Block Transplant: 1976 Triumph Spitfire
In previous articles, I’ve discussed situations where companies have successfully bolted American V8 engines into classic British sports cars, with the Sunbeam Tiger standing as a shining example. Those cars were produced utilizing considerable engineering knowledge, but what if… more»
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Island Find: 1963 Triumph Spitfire
Finding a Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980), such as this 1963 example, regardless of model year or locale, that isn’t rusted through and through is always a treat. And it’s this Triumph’s clean condition that drew my attention, it really shows… more»
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Beautiful 1967 BSA Spitfire Mark III
Birmingham Small Arms Co. started making motorcycles around the turn of the 20th Century, reportedly the same year that Harley-Davidson offered their first motorcycle in 1903. The seller has this fully-restored 1967 BSA Spitfire Mark III posted here on… more»
BF Classified: 1967 BSA Spitfire Mark III
Seller’s Description: Matching numbers original bike was completely restored in 2019. This was BSA’s hotrod until the 3-cylinder Rocket 3 appeared a year later. No expense was spared and so, many new parts including paint, electrical, electronic ignition, new… more»
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British Drag Car: 1968 Triumph Spitfire
There are some cars you expect to see dolled up as drag cars; others, not so much. This 1968 Triumph Spitfire is more commonly seen as a fully restored example sitting amongst a field of other vintage sports cars,… more»
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Like New Inside And Out! 1976 Triumph Spitfire
The Triumph Spitfire was a popular British sports car built between 1962-80. It saw a series of five production generations and quite a few racing wins across 315,000 units in 18 years. This 1976 Spitfire is newly restored, and… more»
BF Classified: 1976 Triumph Spitfire
Seller’s Description: 1976 Triumph Spitfire off frame restoration. It’s been 6 plus years in the making, mainly to see if I could for one and most importantly whether I’d enjoy it. I’m very pleased with the way it turned… more»
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Thirty Years in the Garage: Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk2
Sometimes a car that has been well-loved passes the point where its current owner can put it back on the road. When this happens, many will enter a state of denial, holding fast to their dream until it rusts… more»
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Tidy British Survivor: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
Finding a clean and affordable classic car to park in your garage can be a challenge. Generally, any vehicle of this type with a four-figure asking price is going to need some work. However, that isn’t the case with… more»
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Free British Roadster! 1964 Triumph Spitfire
Here’s a follow up to the other post we shared earlier with a free Triumph GT6: an also free Triumph MK4 Spitfire convertible, apparently found on the same Washington property where a prior owner abandoned the vehicles. Amazingly, despite… more»
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Running Barn Find: 1964 Triumph Spitfire
$9,500 seems like a fair deal for a rust-free, bondo-free Triumph Spitfire that runs under its own power, and comes with the factory hardtop. The seller claim this specimen was hiding out in a New Hampshire barn before he… more»
