1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500
Highlights
- Two previous registered keepers
- (Voluntary) MOT valid until June 2025 with no advisories
- Comprehensive mechanical overhaul during present ownership
- Recently fitted with new black Revolution alloy wheels
- Dry-stored and reportedly rust-free, benefitting from Lanoguard protection
- Just two former keepers
The Appeal
The advent of the 1980s and with it, the arrival of the 'hot hatchback' proved the final nail in the coffin for the British sports car industry. Smitten with our new front-wheel-drive pocket rockets, we forgot just how good the traditional British roadster was. Four decades later, it's time to give these cars the credit they deserve.
The Triumph Spitfire 1500 is a superlative example of the cars we were missing out on. With an increased cylinder stroke over previous iterations, torque increased significantly, making it ideal for everyday use in busy traffic. A wider rear track and increased negative amber improved handling, while synchromesh was finally added to the first gear for smoother operation.
This 1981 example is one of the last that Triumph produced and is today surely one of the smartest surviving examples. The vendor acquired it from its second registered keeper in October 2022 and has since carried out extensive work to ensure it remains in very good overall condition, both mechanically and cosmetically.
With Spring just around the corner, now's the time to secure yourself a sports car in readiness for the year ahead. This Spitfire 1500 would be a great buy
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The Triumph Spitfire 1500 is a superlative example of the cars we were missing out on. With an increased cylinder stroke over previous iterations, torque increased significantly, making it ideal for everyday use in busy traffic. A wider rear track and increased negative amber improved handling, while synchromesh was finally added to the first gear for smoother operation.
This 1981 example is one of the last that Triumph produced and is today surely one of the smartest surviving examples. The vendor acquired it from its second registered keeper in October 2022 and has since carried out extensive work to ensure it remains in very good overall condition, both mechanically and cosmetically.
With Spring just around the corner, now's the time to secure yourself a sports car in readiness for the year ahead. This Spitfire 1500 would be a great buy
History and Paperwork
- Purchased by the vendor in October 2022
- Two previous registered keepers
- Only history available are MOT certificates dating back to 2018 with 25,220 miles; current indicated mileage is 25,527
- Mileage may increase slightly as the vendor continues to drive it occasionally
- MOT valid until June 2025 with no advisories
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
- Many new parts fitted during current ownership, with all invoices available
- BMIHT certificate
- V5C present
The Condition
- Dry stored throughout present ownership
- Vehicle is solid and rust-free underneath. all chassis parts and the underside coated with Lanoguard by the vendor
- Floors and sills are reportedly original, untouched and solid
- All new Revolution wheels in black
- Small dent in the nearside just behind the door, barely noticeable (see pictures)
- Exterior colour is 'Pearl White', offset by a black interior complemented by the black wheels and roof - reportedly a huge talking point at all the shows the vendor attends
- Slight dent in the nearside rear, barely noticeable (see pictures)
- Front bumper has been repaired
- The vendor informs us that the interior is in excellent original condition
- Seat foam replaced
- Replaced door panel clips and window channel weather strips
- No radio fitted, but there is an aerial
- Overhauled seats with new foam
- Replaced window channels and weather strips
The Mechanics
- 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Stainless steel sports exhaust recently fitted
- The vendor has overhauled the carburettors, replaced the air filters, plugs, oil, filter, heater hoses and antifreeze
- Renewed the braking system
- Replaced front and rear springs and shock absorbers
- New (larger) radiator installed
- The vendor comments that the car drives really well with a lively 1,500cc engine; replacing the rear leaf springs made a huge difference to the ride
- No MOT advisories
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1981
- Make Triumph
- Model Spitfire
- Colour White
- Odometer 25,624 Miles
- Engine size 1499
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Camberley
- Location Surrey
- Country United Kingdom
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