College Point, NY | USA
Description
Excellent running English sports car. No rust, California car. New tires, carb, brakes, battery, spark plugs, filters, shocks, dash redone, new coil, starter, frontend rebuilt, rewired and much more. Everything works. Six years of work completed. ...
Our Take:
- Triumph Spitfire's Legacy: The 1979 Triumph Spitfire represents the final evolution of this classic British roadster—produced until 1980. It was part of the Spitfire's fifth generation, also known as the Spitfire 1500, which featured a 1.5-liter engine offering more torque than its predecessors. Car enthusiasts often see the Spitfire as a symbol of accessible sports car fun.
- Rarity Due to Historical Context: By the late 1970s, the global automotive industry was heading towards more everyday vehicles with stricter emissions regulations, making small sporty cars like the Spitfire a bit of an endangered species. Given its production end in 1980, the '79 model holds a special place for collectors who appreciate the end of an era for Triumph's open-top sports cars.
- California Car with a Healthy Outlook: Finding a Spitfire with no rust is like discovering a gem, especially since this one's a California car. The dry climate helps preserve the bodywork, which is a major factor in a car notorious for corrosion. This pristine condition combined with its comprehensive restoration makes it quite appealing.
- Manual Transmission for a Classic Drive: The manual gearbox in this Spitfire means you get a lovely tactile driving experience that modern automatics simply can't replicate. It's the kind of car where the engagement comes not just from turning the wheel but from every shift, invoking that British roadster charm everyone loves to talk about.
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