1974
1500cc
4
Petrol
88,000 Miles
Convertible
Magenta
FH62921
VXC63N
Manual
RWD
RHD
Used
14
2
2
In Free Circulation
The Spitfire was Triumphs answer to the Austin-Healey Sprite, a car that was owning the small sports car market with no remorse.
Similarly to the Sprite, the Spitfire was built using the chassis of one of its older brothers, the Herald saloon/sedan. The chassis was shortened and made lighter, giving the Spitfire the edge over the Sprite when it came to handling.
The Spitfire utilised body-on-frame construction, meaning for a stronger chassis and rear trailing arms that were attached to the body rather than the chassis.
The Spitfire was notorious for its performance in both rally and sports car championships, claiming multiple victories in both the Tour de France and Geneva rally’s. The car also went on to dominate in the SCCA National Sports car Championship, charging its way to multiple wins in the F and G production classes.
The MK IV featured a facelifted rear, with similarities being drawn between the Stag and 2000 models. The front end also received a redesign, boasting a new bonnet pressing.
The interior of the car also benefitted from a makeover, Triumph kitting out the car with a brand new full-width dash and instruments ahead of the driver rather than over the centre console.
The MK IV’s 1.5-litre engine displaced an extra 63 horsepower when compared with the MK III, although the IV was still slightly slower due to the weight increased that followed the facelift upgrades.
This MK IV Spitfire is presented in phenomenal condition. Having passed through the hands of 14 owners, and bearing 88,000 miles on the clock, the car still retains an accident free status and bears no issues regarding interior or exterior work.
The car was delivered to its first owner in 1973, which was then followed on by another 13 to the present day. Since 1973, the car has retained all of its original handbooks and manuals, as well as a comprehensive list of all service and repair documentation, accompanied by matching invoices.
Presented in Triumph’s famous “Magenta”, this MK IV example is nothing short of iconic. The car has been meticulously looked after by all 14 of its owners, with no expense spared in ensuring the paint remains undamaged and in pristine condition.
This MK IV is the perfect weekend car, providing awesome thrills at a very comfortable speed. The car benefits from a soft top convertible roof, helping to ensure that classic sports car feeling. Did we also mention it's tax free?
Currently looking for offers on the region of £12,000.