Triumph Spitfire 4 (Mk I)
Overview
| Produced: |
1962-1965, 45753 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
No doubt spurred on by the success of the BMC Sprite / Midget range Standard-Triumph unveiled its new budget sports car in
Thanks to the separate chassis the Spitfire enjoyed the same type of tilt-forward front wings and bonnet assembly that the Herald first used. The Spitfire looked good, had an evocative name and was cheap to buy and run, its Achilles heel was unfortunately its exciting handling characteristics! When cornering hard the rear wheels could tuck-in underneath the car which was most alarming!
Thankfully the press and public soon took to the Spitfire and the model range enjoyed a long and successful career. Practical Classics September 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980). Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1147cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph S4 OHV | 69.3mm x 76mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU 1.25inch | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 mph | 15 s |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Triumph Spitfire works rally spec | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 21 Mar 2007 | Not sold | |
| 050 | Triumph Spitfire (1962) | ADT | 27 Nov 1995 | - | £4095.00 |
| 019A | Triumph TF Replica (1963) | H&H Sales Limited | 23 Nov 1995 | Not sold | |
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Guide - Triumph Spitfire 1962-1980 |
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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 |
20 great classics do battle |
56 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2005 | |||
| 20 great classics do battle - There's never been a showdown like this before. 20 of the most popular classics of all time go head to head at the Classic Cars test track. How does your favourite fare? | ||||
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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? |
58 |
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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 |
Service Guide - Maintenance: Triumph Spitfire |
96 |
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| Publication | Classics September 2004 | |||
| Service Guide - Maintenance: Triumph Spitfire - Keeping your baby Triumph Sports car in tip top condition is as simple as ABC. Tim Morgan recites the alphabet. | ||||
| Article |
Your Classics -Blue-Eyed Boy |
72 |
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| Publication | Classics July 2004 | |||
| Your Classics -Blue-Eyed Boy - Richard Clark’s Spitfire has been in his family since 1965. We doubt he’ll ever part with it. | ||||
| Article |
Classics September 2002 pg 30 |
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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