1979 Triumph Spitfire

This 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 is a left-hand-drive example initially delivered to Anaheim British Cars in California, and after it was imported to the United Kingdom in 2005, it was acquired by the seller in 2015. It is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-four that was rebuilt in 2017 and outfitted with dual SU carburetors, a stainless-steel exhaust system, and electronic ignition, while the four-speed manual transmission with overdrive and differential were rebuilt in 2023. Finished in Porcelain White, the car features 13″ wire-spoke wheels, a body color hardtop, a replacement black soft top, a luggage rack, and Lucas Tripod headlights and driving lights in addition to an interior reupholstered in black vinyl with houndstooth seat inserts, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and a RetroSound Bluetooth stereo. This Spitfire is now offered in the United Kingdom with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, the owner’s manual, historic US paperwork, and UK V5 registration. The Spitfire was introduced in 1962 and manufactured through 1980, and the 1500 was the final model offered from 1975 to 1980. This North American Export example was produced in the penultimate year of production and left the factory in Porcelain White.