With winter rapidly approaching, now is the ideal time to splash some cash on a classic British sports car. I can hear some of you sighing and contemplating whether I have lost touch with reality because driving around in… more»
Spitfire
Feb 20, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Funky Roadster: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
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»
Dec 20, 2022 • Auctions • 23 Comments
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»
Oct 31, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
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»
May 27, 2022 • For Sale • 48 Comments
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»
Dec 8, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Jul 11, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
Jun 21, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Nov 11, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve Garage Find: 1965 Triumph Spitfire
This 1965 Triumph Spitfire is the stereotypical “one owner, little old lady” classic. The original owner recently passed away, and the seller purchased it from her estate. It runs and drives, and it appears that it wouldn’t take a… more»
Jun 5, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Practical Updates: 1966 Triumph Spitfire
There is nothing quite like motoring through the countryside on a warm and sunny day behind the wheel of a classic British sports car. That is the sort of experience that potentially awaits someone should they choose to purchase… more»
May 15, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rust-Free Brit: 1967 Triumph Spitfire Mk2
For potential owners, each generation of the Triumph Spitfire offered a combination of both advantages and disadvantages when compared to one another. The Mk1 and Mk2 versions featured the purest styling, while the early Mk3s offered the highest levels… more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap 2-For-1: 1969 Triumph Spitfire
Okay, hands up those of you who love a 2-for-1 deal. If you have your hand up, then perhaps this 1969 Triumph Spitfire is the project car for you. Not only do you get the red car that you… more»
