Highlights

North American car with all duties and taxes paid
Ready for European registration
Smart and unmodified factory-corrrect car
Desirable final 1500 model from the end of production
Evocative brown paintwork with black vinyl interior

The Appeal

Italian styling and zippy British sports car verve. No wonder the Spitfire remained in production for so long. The final cars got tweaked ‘kamm tail’ styling by Michelotti and more powerful 1,500cc engines.

This 1500 has spent most of its life in North America. Finished in lovely period-evocative brown with a smart black vinyl interior, it is a well kept car that looks highly original. It comes to market with all duties and taxes paid so is ready for European registration.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1973
Early 1500 car first sold new in North America
Imported with all duties and taxes paid in full
Comes with a USA title and European import documents
Odometer reading of 43,687 miles
No VAT or import duties required for registration in Europe according to seller

The Condition

Dark ‘chocolate’ brown paintwork evokes the 70s and suits the car's character
Paintwork presents well for age with some marks to be expected
Bodywork in good order with flush panel fit and no reported accident damage
Boot floor and inner arches visible and present well in photos
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Chrome condition is not optimal and rear bumper shows some damage
Sits on correct steel wheels which appear to be in good order
Tyres appear to be in good condition with no reported issues
Original and unmodified black vinyl interior with generally well kept surfaces
Veneer dashboard with some light aging to note
We understand that the switchgear, electrics and dials all work correctly
Leather steering wheel in good condition
Black vinyl folding soft top appears in good order

The Mechanics

1,493cc Triumph 4cyl engine
75bhp output
Single SU carburettor
4spd manual transmission
We are told the car has matching numbers
The vendor informs us that the vehicle is in good mechanical condition

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