Maintenance Guide: Triumph Spitfire
From Classic Car Life
The Triumph Spitfire was introduced onto the market in October 1962, and has become popular with classic car buyers for its distinctive streamlined appearance, pioneered by the celebrated Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti.
Learn more about the Triumph Spitfire and how you can find Triumph Spitfire spares and parts in the guide below.
Triumph Spitfires Information Guide
- The Triumph Spitfire is a small two seater sports car, based on Michelotti’s innovative design produced for the Standard-Triumph in 1957. The codename for the vehicle was the ‘Bomb’ and it certainly attracted an explosion of interest upon its initial release, and remains a popular option with classic car buyers to this day.
- Five separate models of the Triumph Spitfire were produced between 1962 and 1980, the most popular models being the Triumph Spitfire 1500 (1974-1981) and the Spitfire Mark VI. If you’re looking for Triumph Spitfire parts in order to maintain and repair your vehicle, here’s a brief timeline of the Spitfire models produced by the manufacturer:
Triumph Spitfire 4 (Mark 1) 1962-1975 (46,000 cars) Triumph Spitfire Mark II 1965-1967 (38,000 cars) Triumph Spitfire Mark III 1967-1970 (66,000 cars) Triumph Spitfire Mark VI 1970-1974 (70,000 cars) Triumph Spitfire 1500 1974-1980 (96,000 cars)
- This sporty model was intended as a major rival to the Austin-Healey Sprite. Innovative features of the Triumph Spitfire that should play a part in the thinking of anyone looking to restore this vehicle include wind-up windows (in stark comparison to Austin models) and a single piece front end which tilts forward for easy access to the mechanics.
- If you are finding it tricky to locate Triumph Spitfire spares, it’s best to join a specialist Triumph classic car club where you may be able to find the parts you require. Alternatively, the advice found at vintage car shows could also prove invaluable.
