Triumph Spitfire 1500 | 1977

Triumph Spitfire 1500 | 1977

Highlights:

– 1.5-litre inline-four engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission

– Black exterior paired with a black leatherette interior featuring Union Jack seat inserts

– Seats have been refurbished

– Red-painted wheels

The seller offers for sale this 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in black with a black leatherette interior, this Spitfire features Union Jack seat inserts and red detailing that give the cabin a distinctly British character, and the seats have been refurbished. The wheels have been finished in red, adding a further sporty accent to the car’s presentation.

As a compact rear-wheel-drive cabriolet, the Spitfire is built around simple, well-proven mechanicals that keep maintenance straightforward for a classic of this type. The car drives, brakes and shifts, and its low weight and direct steering continue to deliver the light, engaging character for which the model is known among enthusiasts.

Designed by Giovanni Michelotti and introduced in 1962 to challenge the Austin-Healey Sprite, the Triumph Spitfire went on to become one of the best-selling British sports cars of its era, built over five generations until 1980. The Spitfire 1500 represented the final and most powerful evolution of the model, introduced in the mid-1970s with the largest engine ever fitted to the car and detail updates such as revised switchgear. Nearly 96,000 examples of the 1500 were produced, making it a common sight in period but an increasingly sought-after entry point into classic British sports car ownership today.

With its flowing Michelotti lines, cut-away doors and compact proportions, the Spitfire remains one of the most approachable classic cabriolets to own and drive. The four-cylinder engine and close-ratio manual gearbox provide a lively, involving driving experience typical of small British sports cars of the period, while the folding soft top keeps the car usable for everyday open-air motoring. For a buyer looking for an accessible and characterful classic cabriolet, this Spitfire, with its distinctive interior treatment, offers plenty of personality.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Condition of the interior

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

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This car is currently located in: Zeeland province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Dutch registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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