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1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Highlights

  • Owned by one family since 1979
  • Original Roma number plate
  • Rare Blue colour
  • In excellent mechanical condition
  • Accompanied by original historical documents

The Attractions

One of the most famous Triumph cars of all time, the Spitfire is compact, agile and - above all - extremely fun to drive. Designed by the legendary Giovanni Michelotti, the Spitfire used the excellent mechanics of the Herald and the standard SC engine. Although the suspension came in for some criticism, it was redesigned in the 1970s - making the later cars more enjoyable to drive.

This particular example is one of the later ones. It has been carefully maintained by a single family since 1979 and is beautifully presented in a colour combination of blue and beige. If you are looking for a high-quality example of a classic British sports car, we have no doubt that this convertible is an excellent opportunity.

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History and Documentation

  • Registered in 1978
  • Owned by one family since 1979
  • Original Rome number plate
  • Regular overhauls
  • Last overhaul carried out in October 2021
  • Equipped with original logbook and ACI complementary sheet
  • The five-digit odometer currently shows 68,993km

Condition

  • Nice shiny paint with minimal signs of wear
  • Bodywork looks solid with no obvious dents or scratches
  • Chrome plating appears to be in good condition with light patina
  • Triumph alloy wheels appear to be in good condition
  • Underbody looks good with no problems to report
  • Convertible top in good condition
  • Has the original soft top cover
  • Has original tool bag and tonneau cover
  • The interior is in very good condition
  • The upholstery was recently redone and looks great
  • The wooden dashboard looks in good condition without visible cracks or delamination
  • All instruments are clean and well presented
  • There are no reported malfunctions in the passenger compartment
  • The luggage compartment is clean and well presented

Mechanics

  • Standard SC four-cylinder in-line engine of 1,493 cc
  • 4-speed manual gearbox
  • Engine compartment is in good condition
  • New exhaust and muffler
  • No mechanical problems reported


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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1978
  • Make Triumph
  • Model Spitfire
  • Colour Blue
  • Odometer 68,993 Kilometres
  • Engine size 1493
Listing Details
  • Seller type Trade
  • Town Nereto
  • Location International
  • Country Italy

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