Is the Triumph Spitfire reliable?
Stylish, reliable, simple and cheap to maintain, the Spitfire has a lot to offer if no-frills classic sports car motoring is what you seek and you’re happy to live with its separate-chassis character.
What is the value of a 1978 Triumph Spitfire?
**Figure based on a stock 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 valued at $6,500 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.
Which Triumph Spitfire is the best?
The most desirable Spitfires are those with odd numbers; the delicate and pretty Mk1, the powerful Mk3, and the usable 1500. The Mk2 retains a high value but the MkIV makes excellent sense for those looking for a cheap way into a classic British sports car.
Is a Triumph Spitfire fast?
The Mark III was the fastest Spitfire yet, achieving 60 mph (97 km/h) in 13.4 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h)….Spitfire Mark III (1967–70)
| Triumph Spitfire Mark III | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 4-speed manual with optional overdrive on top and third |
| Dimensions |
What is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire worth?
**Figure based on a stock 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 valued at $6,500 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.
What years was the Triumph TR7 made?
| Triumph TR7 | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1975–1981 112,368 (TR7 coupé/hardtop) 28,864 (TR7 cabriolet/roadster) 2,497 (TR8) |
| Assembly | Speke, Liverpool, England Canley, Coventry, England Solihull plant, Solihull, England |
| Designer | Harris Mann |
| Body and chassis |
What is the value of a 1977 Triumph Spitfire?
Data based on 13 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Triumph Models.
| Year | Consignments | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
How many Triumph Spitfires are left on the road?
| 2021 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MK1 | 19 | 20 |
| TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MK2 | 104 | 98 |
| TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MK3 | 319 | 302 |
| TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MK4 | 278 | 258 |
When was the Triumph Spitfire made?
1962
The Triumph Spitfire was launched in 1962, and aimed to compete with the Austin-Healey Sprite, but in the same year another rival also surfaced – the MGB.
What is the value of a 1976 Triumph Spitfire?
Data based on 12 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Triumph Models.
| Year | Consignments | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
