Description
Here is a chance to own one of the last registered true classic British sports car icons.
A cherished Triumph Spitfire 1500 with production finished in August 1980 this car being registered on 18 July 1980.
This is probably not one for the purists but has had many subtle upgrades to fully enhance the driving experience which includes:
• Stage 2 cylinder head
• Fast road cam shaft
• Lightened flywheel and uprated clutch
• Twin HS2 carburettors with K&N air filters
• Uprated suspension and Canley Classic suspension joints
• Stainless steel exhaust (Stag rear box)
• Four pot brake callipers and new rear brake cylinders
• Braided brake hoses
• Overdrive
This beautiful car also benefits from: Stove enamelled chassis. Stone chip underbody protection. Upgraded black leather seats with matching yellow piping to align with the inca yellow coachwork which has recently been professionally refurbished. Full wood veneer dashboard. Wood trimmed sports steering wheel. Alloy rocker cover. Dunlop wheels with new spinners and brand new period tyres. Recent carb issues causing overheating problem resulting in head gasket replacement professionally completed by Head Services Ltd with rolling road tune professionally completed by AP Tuning returning results at 90hp (19 more than standard due to the cylinder head, cam shaft and flywheel upgrades) with paperwork to prove. New thermostat. Recently refurbished original leaf spring with polypropylene buttons and differential overhaul. Complete new rocker units and housing. New rear brake cylinders. Brand new front mats. Spare windscreen. Extensive restoration folder to show work done. Heritage certificate. Triumph club valuation certificate of £9000. Six owners from new. 42000 miles which may rise as car is still in use. Tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt although is taxed to 1 June 2026 and MOT to 24 January 2026. Two sets of keys. Turns heads and gets attention everywhere it goes. A really great car to drive. Lots of history. If you can still see the advert the car is still for sale. Car is advertised on multiple platforms so may be sold elsewhere. Proof of insurance required for test drives. Reluctant sale under no pressure so no silly offers please. Reluctant sale of an amazing car.
