Triumph Spitfire Mk II
Overview
| Produced: |
1965-1967, 37409 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
The Spitfire received its first model change in
One criticism of the Mk I Spitfire was its rather basic interior trim and furnishings. The Mk II now came equipped with carpet and leathercloth trim covering the previously painted surfaces. Other distinguishing features included a revised front grille and new badges. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | Triumph Spitfire MkII Hardtop Roadster | Bonhams | 15 Aug 2010 | Not sold | |
| 006 | Triumph Spitfire MKII (1966) | ADT | 12 Feb 1996 | Not sold | |
| 086 | Triumph Spitfire MKIII (1966) | S.H.Jenkins | 27 Apr 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Buying Power - Triumph Spitfire |
24 |
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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 |
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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