The rear was chopped off Kamm-style to resemble the Triumph 2000, Dolomite and Stag models. A new, more glassy hardtop was also a fairly common option. But the real change was to the rear suspension.

One of the most beloved Triumph models here was the Spitfire, which hit American dealerships in 1963 and remained available through 1980, and today’s Junkyard Gem is a Malaise Era example found ...

The Spitfire you mention is a hardtop model, conceived from the Spitfire convertible that debuted in 1966. Both ragtop and hardtops received a redesign when the Triumph GT6 arrived at dealers in 1970.

Triumph Spitfire model history. 1962: Spitfire breaks cover, with 1147cc engine. Skip advert. Advertisement. Skip advert. Advertisement - Article continues below.

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500: A real Triumph. 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500: A real Triumph. By ERIC TEGLER Published: May 2, 2002. ... In 1973 British Leyland rebadged the model as the Spitfire 1500.

Triumph Spitfire Models Price and Specs The price range for the Triumph Spitfire varies based on the trim level you choose. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the ...

With a 0-60 mph (97 kph) time of 16.3 seconds, the Triumph Spitfire wasn’t necessarily the fastest car on the road, but it was still a stylish model whose production included close to 96,000 units.

The Spitfire proved popular and a Mk 2 version followed in 1965 and the Mk 3 in 1967 boasting a 1.3-litre, 75-hp engine, better brakes a nicer interior and a better top.

Name That Shifter, No. 173: 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk. III. ... A majorly face-lifted version of the original Spitfire, the MkIII model got an upgraded 1296-cc engine that put out 75 lb-ft of of ...