Triumph Spitfire 1500
Overview
| Produced: |
1970-1980, 95829 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Convertible,2 doors,2 seats |
The ultimate variant of the Triumph Spitfire arrived in
The Spitfire looked identical to the last of the Mk IV models and only received some minor trim differences, later cars featured attractive cloth seats and a wood veneered dash was standard. Options for the 1500 still included overdrive transmission, a steel removable hardtop and a special "luxury" trim pack which offered more interior padding.
The Spitfire remained in production until the early 1980's when BL dropped it completely. From its initial release in
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1493cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph S4 OHV | 74mm x 88mm |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU 1.5inch | 2 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 | |
| Manual with Overdrive | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Transverse leaf spring |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 mph | 13.2 s |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2012 | |||
| 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 - Most of us will get a bit of help during a restoration, but not Rex Dressler. His idea of DIY is DEY: Do Everything Yourself.. | ||||
| Article |
Reader's Resto - 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 |
44 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2011 | |||
| Reader's Resto - 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 - First-time restorer Tony Billing loves this spitfire. He's owned it twice and rejuvenated it three times. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Triumph Spitfire 1962-1980 |
114 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2009 | |||
| Buying Guide - Triumph Spitfire 1962-1980 - One of the cheapest ways of enjoying open-top motoring. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Triumph Spitfire (1962-80) |
100 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2003 | |||
| Buying Guide - Triumph Spitfire (1962-80) - Triumph's Spitfire is affordable, pretty , simple and fun, so it dosen't need to be a road-burner to appeal. It can be bought and run cheaply, uprated easily and give excellent service, provided you follow the advice in this guide. | ||||
| Article |
Spit roast |
66 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2003 | |||
| Modified Triumph Spitfire. Spit roast. Throw on the petrol and strike the match. Danny Hopkins comes face to face with five spitting sizzlers that have been triumphantly cooked to perfection. Welcome to the world of hot Triumph Spitfires. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Triumph Spitfire |
80 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2000 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Triumph Spitfire - For years it's been virtually invisible to the classic car world, but Triumph's Spridget rival is finally entering the limelight. Mark Dixon explains why. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Triumph Spitfire |
162 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Triumph Spitfire - Michelotti's fun baby sports car still makes a bargain practical classic 50 years after the launch, reckons Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide Express - Triumph Spitfire 1500 |
56 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 4 May 2011 | |||
| Buyers Guide Express - Triumph Spitfire 1500 - The last of the classic open-top Triumphs was also one of the best. MIKE LE CAPLAIN reveals the pros and cons of owning one today. | ||||
| Article |
Summer scorchers |
8 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly July 2010 | |||
| Summer scorchers - Three old favourites take on a trio of young upstairs in the battle of the classic soft-tops... MGB, Triumph Spitfire, Lotus Elan, Toyota MR2, Mazda MX5, MGF. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph Spitfire 1962-1980 |
56 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 9 June 2010 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph Spitfire 1962-1980 - The Triumph Spitfire brought affordable open-top motoring to the masses, and it still offers superb value today if you buy wisely. MATT GEORGE points you the way to get a good one. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph Spitfire |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 24 September 2009 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph Spitfire - All the best bits of the Herald such as an improbably tight tuning circle, forward-folding bonnet and simple mechanics - but in a sporting and lightweight package. It has to be a Spitfire! CHRIS HOPE tells you how to buy a good' un. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph 1300/1500 (Front-Wheel Drive) |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 25 September 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph 1300/1500 (Front-Wheel Drive)- Triumph went all Sixties technology trendy with its fron-wheeled drive 1300 and 1500 range...Until, that is the formation of British leyland saw them deemed too much competition for Austin and Morrises, and they were gradually converted to rear-wheel drive. Confused? RICHARD GUNN tries to sort out what on earth was going on, and what to look for when buying one. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Triumph Spitfire |
104 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2007 | |||
| Buyers guide - Triumph Spitfire - As a bargain sportscar, the spitfire ticks all the boxes. | ||||
| Article |
Six Of The Best Classic Triumphs |
59 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart Spring 2006 | |||
| Six of the best Classic Triumphs - Triumph 1300, Triumph Vitesse, Triumph Spitfire, Triumph Acclaim,Triumph 2000/2500 MkII, Triumph TR7. | ||||
| Article |
Thinking Of Buying... A Triumph Spitfire? |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2005 | |||
| Thinking Of Buying... ATriumph Spitfire? - The immortal Spitfire is one of the most stylish amd successful of affordable Brit sports cars. Ted Purcell thinks so, anyway, and here comes his guide to buying one of your own. | ||||
| Article |
A tale of good intentions - Triumph Spitfire |
56 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly June 2005 | |||
| A tale of good intentions - Triumph Spitfire - There’s an old saying about a road that’s paved with good intentions. Reader Chrys Chrysostomou had the best but couldn’t finish his Spitfire alone. Fortunately he had a friend who could help. Greg Whitaker hears about a quick repair that got way out of control. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph Spitfire |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 18th August 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph Spitfire - Sylish and fun - Cheap to buy and to run. The Triumph Spitfire is the ideal classic sports car, says PAUL JONES. | ||||
| Article |
Project Spitfire with Trevor Kemish - Part 27 Striding the final furlong |
82 |
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| Publication | Classics May 2004 | |||
| Project Spitfire with Trevor Kemish - Part 27 Striding the final furlong. | ||||
| Article |
Project Spitfire - with Trevor Kemish - Part 25 |
98 |
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| Publication | Classics April 2004 | |||
| Project Spitfire - with Trevor Kemish - Part 25. Entering the final stages. | ||||
| Article |
Project Spitfire with Trevor Kemish - Part 24 |
96 |
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| Publication | Classics March 2004 | |||
| Project Spitfire with Trevor Kemish. Part 24, final fitments before firing up. | ||||
| Article |
Project Spitfire with Trevor Kemish - Part 26, Entering the Final Stages |
98 |
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| Publication | Classics Spring 2004 | |||
| Project Spitfire with Trevor Kemish - Part 26, Entering the Final Stages. | ||||
| Article |
Project Spitfire with Trevor Kemish |
96 |
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| Publication | Classics February 2004 | |||
| Project Spitfire with Trevor Kemish. Part 23 - Fitting the Car's interior. | ||||
| Article |
Project Spitfire with Trevor Kemish |
104 |
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| Publication | Classics January 2004 | |||
| Project Spitfire with Trevor Kemish. Part 22, Adding the trim to the bodywork. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Triumph Spitfire |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 24th December 2003 | |||
| Road Test - Triumph Spitfire - Built 1975-80, two-seater sportcar, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive. | ||||
| Article |
Classics September 2002 pg 30 |
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| Publication | Classics September 2002 | |||
| Sporting Triumphs. You can't beat one of Triumph's soft top sports cars for good value fresh air motoring. Peter Knivett drives three cars from the manufacturer's 1970s line up. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car January 2002 pg 132 |
132 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car January 2002 | |||
| Starter Classic - Triumph Spitfire - The ideal starter soft-top. | ||||
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