Vehicle Description
1979 Triumph Spitfire - Metallic White over Tan Interior - 1499cc
Inline 4 - 4 Speed Manual Transmission (Please note: If you happen
to be viewing this vehicle on a website other than our main
website, it's possible that only some of our many photographs of
this car are presented due to website limitations. To be sure you
access all the photographs, please go to our main website: Garage
Kept Motors.) Light, responsive, open-air, sports-car motoring is
something of a British tradition. And when you add economical to
that list, no marque better exemplifies it all than the Triumph
Spitfire. Sharing its moniker with the legendary World War II
fighter, Triumph began producing this Italian-designed two-seat
roadster in 1962. Across the next 18 years, over 300,000 Spitfires
were built in five productions series: I, II, III, IV and
(abandoning Roman numerals) the 1500. The 1500s received the
largest engine with significant increases in torque, while
retaining the important suspension refinements introduced in the
Mark IV series. This car's exterior, with its sharp white paint,
tan interior and black fabric top, 13-inch steel wheels, and
excellent brightwork boasts an appealing combination. Its interior
features wood surrounding the Smith's instruments and glove box,
wood shifter knob displaying the 4-speed shift pattern, bucket
seats that have a very retro pattern in the centers, vintage
Audiovox radio, and tonneau cover. The car's data plates are intact
and legible. The Spitfire is a small but mighty little car that is
fun to drive. This car which has been repainted in a pearl metallic
white that accentuates the lines and curves of the body just a bit
more than a standard white. Open the forward canting hood, and
you're greeted with a nicely detailed engine bay with the 1491cc
Inline-4 as the centerpiece. Capped with an orange valve cover, the
engine also features a Stromberg carburetor. The timeless British
appeal of the Spitfire model in all likelihood means this car's
next owner-who may well be reading this description right now-will
have evaluated a number of lesser Spitfires on the market, and
concluded: This is the one. Be sure to check out all the photos and
video on our website: Garage Kept Motors. Call if interested or
e-mail with any questions. Thank you for looking.
