Vehicle Description
British, attractive, nimble, and well-maintained - this 1974
Triumph Spitfire is everything you want at an affordable price.
You're looking at the best of Europe. Italian styling wrapped in a
nimble British package and named after a famous WWII fighter plane.
These final 1500-series Spitfires had arguably some of the best
styling cues of the bunch with the flat rear end that was shared
with larger Triumphs like the Stag. If this one seems particularly
appealing to you, that's because its factory-correct French Blue
paint received a professional refresh later in life. So not only do
you have a nice sunny-day color, but it also has a hint of extra
luster. Combine that with a nice shine on the bumpers, and you have
an ideal droptop classic. Plus, the light blue makes for a nice
contrast for the darker pieces, like bumper guards and black
convertible roof.
If you love the way the black roof looks against the blue paint,
then you'll love taking down the top to reveal the full black
interior. The bucket seats, carpeting, and door panels all look
like they've received a proper investment, and so this is a nice
place to spend some time. The wood paneling on the dash and proper
Smits gauges gives you a great British sports car feeling. The
three-spoke sports steering wheel is the perfect diameter, and your
right hand just naturally rests on the gearstick. This will fit you
like a glove, and make you want to play hooky on every sunny day.
If the weather does turn gray and wet, then just raise the vinyl
top with one hand.
The final series of Spitfires received the largest motor of the
bunch. The 1.5-liter four-cylinder shows all the right signs of
being original to the car, and it looks terrific in the engine bay.
This bright and tidy presentation is evidence of a well-respected
classic, and the way this fires up readily reaffirms it. What makes
the Spitfire special is how it balance power and weight. The car
barely tipped the scales but had a level of rigidity not seen on
other roadsters of its day. These were built on a solid backbone
chassis with lightweight metal partial unibody. This gave them a
firm but nimble feeling on the backroads, and it only got better
when paired with the four-speed manual transmission, fully
independent suspension, and front disc brakes.
The classic British roadster experience doesn't get more
affordable, and this example features the best of it all. So if you
love to enjoy the open road, don't miss this Spitfire. Call
today!!!
