Why is it that the corporate twins to the venerable Chevy Monza always seem to catch our eyes? I suppose it’s largely due to the fact that the Monza is seen far more frequently as an affordable, attainable classic,… more»
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Short Take: 1977 Triumph Spitfire–A Bargain?
We don’t have much to go on for this little Triumph Spitfire 1500, but maybe you don’t need much information at this price! It’s available here on craigslist in Roanoke, Virginia and is listed for only $1,100–and it runs,… more»
Success Story: The Spitfire Has Shipped!
Saturday night was a bitter sweet moment. A few months back I sold my Triumph Spitfire that I brought back to life. The new owner Bruce, a reader and a frequent buyer of the cars we feature, hadn’t been… more»
BF Exclusive: 1978 Triumph Spitfire
We’ve been helping reader Severin T find new homes for a few of his projects and here is the last one that needs to go. Having recently owned a ’78 Spitfire, I have a lot of experience with these fun… more»
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The Whole Truth: 1970 Triumph Spitfire
This nose is unique to the MK III Triumph Spitfire. The bumper is raised for new crash regulations and yet retains the chrome strips covering the weld lines along the tops of the fenders, something later cars lack. This Spitfire is listed on eBay has… more»
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Cheap Thrills! 1979 Triumph Spitfire
This relatively inexpensive (at least for now, and the auction doesn’t have a reserve) Triumph Spitfire is for sale in beautiful Costa Mesa, California and the auction is posted here on eBay. Current bidding is $750 with no reserve.
My Spitfire Needs A New Home!
Update – Well after adding Bars Leak Fix and letting it set, I’ve been able to put some miles on the car. And boy is it running like a top now! I keep checking the coolant level thinking it’s… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1978 Triumph Spitfire
It’s easy to find an affordable Spitfire project. Josh and I have owned a few of our own actually and even though the parts are cheap, we know that the costs can quickly escalate. That’s why this ready-to-drive example… more»
See How We Did On Our Spitfire!
We were planning on doing a little more with our Spitfire, but an opportunity just came up that we could not pass by! We will share more about that later, but first let’s talk about the Spit. I did… more»
Our Triumph Spitfire Barn Find!
Some of you may remember that we scored a Spitfire back in February. This little Roadster had been off the road for almost two decades so we were really sure what we weren’t getting into. For $500, how could… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Triumph Spitfire
From Robert M – A true “Barn Find”, this car has been sitting on blocks, under a tarp in a Dallas carport for 31 years. Originally delivered in the UK in June 1973, the car stayed in England for some… more»
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Was It Lucas? 1972 Triumph Spitfire
I love these Spitfires for some demented reason. Their Lucas electrical systems give them a terrible reputation. This Spitfire is listed here on Craigslist in Vacaville, CA with an asking price of $2500. It’s been sitting a long time… more»
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Friend Find: 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500
When I saw this car on my local craigslist, I knew both the car and the owner in a minute. A good friend of mine who is a true craftsman purchased this Triumph Spitfire 1500 to restore, and had finished… more»
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They’re Everywhere! Triumph Spitfires!
If you want/need a Triumph Spitfire there seems to be just about enough of them available for all that are interested. This 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 is sitting in Espanola, New Mexico and is priced at $3,800. It is… more»
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Finish Me: 1964 Triumph Spitfire 4
Austin-Healey may have reintroduced the world to the affordable sports car, but it didn’t take long for Triumph to come out with their own little roadster. The Spitfire was a good car for the price, but the early ones… more»
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Wire Wheels Included: 1966 Triumph Spitfire
I’ve had the chance to experience several ’70s Spitfires, as a matter of fact I currently own one! They are fun, albeit slow, little sports cars and they are quite easy to work on. While I like the later… more»
