1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Project
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1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500- Turn over
Description
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Launched in 1962, the Triumph Spitfire’s final iteration, the 1500, debuted in December 1974 and remained in production until August 1980. Notably, it featured the largest engine ever fitted to a Spitfire—a robust 1,493 cc inline-four—significantly enhancing its spirited performance and appealing to buyers. Designed by the renowned Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, the Spitfire 1500 showcased striking body lines and modern amenities, such as roll-up windows, which set it apart from competitors still using side curtains. Celebrated for its racing prowess, the Spitfire clinched numerous SCCA championships and excelled in European rallies. Ultimately, the Spitfire marked the last Triumph automobile sold in the United States, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of British sports cars.
Highlights
Finished in Inca Yellow over a black vinyl interior with cloth seat inserts
Hailing from the penultimate model year of the Spitfire
Powered by a 1,493 cc inline-four
Four-speed manual transmission with desirable electric overdrive
Accompanied by the rarely seen removable hard top
Tonneau cover with a center zipper allowing for driver-only open-air motoring
Independent suspension with front anti-roll bar
Features
Chrome luggage rack
Front disc brakes
Rack-and-pinion steering
Reclining bucket seats
Walnut veneered dashboard
Cigar lighter
Electric windshield wipers
Anti-dazzle dipping rear view mirror
Heater
Twin sun visors
Padded center armrest
Door-mounted exterior mirror
Demister
Passenger vanity mirror
Known Imperfections
Please note that the car is offered as a non-running project
Deteriorated seats
Paint imperfections
Included
Binder of documents
Ownership History
This 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 is believed to have been originally sold at Brooks Imported Cars of Lansing, Michigan, as evidenced by the sticker affixed to the trunk lid. More recently, the current owner reports purchasing the car in 2010 in Traverse City, Michigan.
