Highlights

Charming classic British roadster, finished in vibrant Mimosa Yellow
Gearbox recently removed, stripped and rebuilt by a specialist
Serviced in March 2026, including checking the tappet clearances
Carburettors re-balanced during the recent service
MOT-exempt

The Appeal

The Triumph Spitfire remains one of the quintessential small British sports cars of the 1960s and 1970s, combining pretty Michelotti styling with simple mechanicals, rear-wheel drive and the open-air character that made the breed so popular. Conceived as an accessible two-seat roadster, it offered much of the enjoyment of more expensive sports cars in a compact, affordable and easy-to-maintain package.

This 1975 Spitfire 1500 was acquired by the seller in February 2026 with a gearbox issue. As is not unusual with these cars, the gearbox was removed, stripped and overhauled by a specialist before being refitted. The engine has also been serviced, with the tappet clearances checked and the carburettors re-balanced.

Finished in bold Mimosa Yellow, a colour particularly well suited to the Spitfire’s cheerful 1970s character, this example is now ready to be enjoyed once again. With its 1.5-litre engine, compact proportions and simple convertible layout, it should make an excellent companion for weekend drives, local shows and relaxed summer touring.

Key Information

Mileage: 68,778 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt
Technical specs: 1.5-litre inline-four, four-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: Folder of invoices and paperwork, V5C registration document

The Detail

Mimosa Yellow paintwork with a black soft top
Black vinyl-trimmed interior featuring wooden dashboard inlays
Steel wheels with branded centre caps
Acquired by the seller in February 2026 requiring attention to the gearbox
Gearbox stripped, inspected and rebuilt by transmission specialist Tadley Transmissions
New propshaft installed
Serviced in March 2026, which included replacing the engine oil and filter, checking the tappet clearances, and re-balancing the carburettors
Recent work also included renewal of the air filters, choke cable, speedometer cable, reversing light switch and boot backboard
Side windows in the soft top replaced and patched
Suspension and brakes replaced under previous ownership
Replacement dashboard installed, with the gauges cleaned and refitted
Heater ducts and tubes replaced
New rear light lenses fitted
Seller notes that various recent works have improved starting and running
Wiper motor is slow in operation
Driver’s-side indicator is faulty
Dashboard indicator lamp not fitted
Lighter disconnected
Areas of poor paintwork noted, with replacement paint applied to cover previous damage
Light rust visible beneath the bonnet

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