Classic British Motoring at its finest…….
......Please note price is in usd currency......
This 1978 Triumph Spitfire is freshly out of storage and ready for summer cruising. This is a vintage classic that turns heads .It had received a full body off restoration that was completed in 2009 (with photos).I can provide these photos to a serious buyer . The Triumph is powered by a 1500 cc four-cylinder motor that has only 46,000 kms. It is sporting custom black leather seats. convertible top, tonneau and cover included. The car was also certified last season. This is a special vehicle that has been featured in print and tv commercials. The car has been well maintained by its present owner. All the mechanical are in top working order. This car is a pleasure to take out for a long drive and handles well. Nothing is needed except a new owner that will take over caring and preserving this car as much as the owner has.
Here is some interesting history on Triumph Spitfire. Spitfire 1500 (1974–80) Triumph Spitfire 1500 Overview Production 1974–1980 95,829 made Powertrain Engine 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in) Standard SC I4 Transmission 4-speed manual with optional overdrive on top and third Dimensions Curb weight 1,750 lb (790 kg)(unladen U.K.-spec) In 1973 in the United States and Canada, and 1975 in the rest of the world, the 1500 engine was used on the MK IV body to make the Spitfire 1500. Although in this final incarnation the engine was rather rough and more prone to failure than the earlier units, torque was greatly increased by increasing the cylinder stroke to 87.5 mm (3.44 in), which made it much more drivable in traffic.[1] While the rest of the world saw 1500s with the compression ratio reduced to 8.0:1, the American market model was fitted with a single Zenith-Stromberg carburettor and a compression ratio reduced to 7.5:1 to allow it to run on lower octane unleaded fuel.[1] With the addition of a catalytic converter and exhaust gas recirculating system, the engine only delivered 53 bhp (40 kW) (DIN) with a slower 0–60 mph time of 16.3 seconds. The notable exception to this was the 1976 model year, where the compression ratio was raised to 9.1:1. This improvement was short-lived, however, as the ratio was again reduced to 7.5:1 for the remaining years of production. In the UK the 9:1 compression ratio, less restrictive emissions control equipment, and the Type HS2 SU carburettors now being replaced with larger Type HS4 models, led to the most powerful variant to date. The 1500 Spitfire now produced 71 hp (DIN) at 5,500 rpm, and produced 82 lb ft (111 N⋅m) of torque at 3,000 rpm. Top speed was now at the 100 mph (160 km/h) mark, and 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) was reached in 13.2 seconds.Fuel economy was reduced to 29mpg. Further improvements to the suspension followed with the 1500 included longer swing axles and a lowered spring mounting point for more negative camber and a wider rear track. The wider, lower stance gave an impressive skid pad result of 0.87g average. The 1979 Triumph Spitfire at the Marconi Automotive Museum The American market Spitfire 1500 is identified by large plastic over-riders and wing mounted reflectors on the front and back wings/fenders. US specification models up to 1978 featured chrome bumpers, and on the 1979 and 1980 models these were replaced by black rubber bumpers with built-in over-riders, using chassis extensions to support the bumpers. Detail improvements continued to be made throughout the 1500's production run, including reclining seats with "chequered brushed nylon centre panels" and head restraints, introduced for domestic market cars early in 1977 along with a new set of column stalk operated minor controls (as fitted already in the TR7) replacing the old dashboard mounted knobs and switches. Also added for the model's final years were a wood dash, hazard flashers and an electric screen washer, in place of the previous manual pump operated ones. Options such as the hard top, tonneau cover, map light and overdrive continued to be popular, but wire wheels ceased to be available. The 1980 model was the last and the heaviest Spitfire, weighing 1,875 lb (850.5 kg).Base prices for the 1980 model year were $5,995 in the US and £3,631 in the UK.
The vehicle is listed on consignment from a client in Toronto Ontario.To make an appointment for viewing please contact us at [email protected] We can also arrange a zoom meeting or other online communications. This vehicle is available for international shipping worldwide
