Presented in vibrant orange over a black half-leather interior, this 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 offers a charming combination of Michelottis design and classic British sports car. It features a convertible hood, tonneau cover and hood cover, making it well-suited for both spirited drives and relaxed show days. One of the last Spitfires produced, it was registered in August 1980—the same month the final example left the Canley production line—making it a notably late and collectible car in the model’s timeline.
Owned by The Vendor for the past two years, this Spitfire was acquired from the a deceased club member and colleague to The Vendor. The car comes with a comprehensive history file that reflects careful upkeep over the years. Included are MOT certificates dating back to 1987 and a collection of invoices totalling approximately £3,000. Also included are two Triumph Spitfire parts catalogues.
The Triumph Spitfire is an iconic British sports car, styled by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti and produced over five iterations between 1962 and 1980. The 1500 variant, introduced in 1975, featured the most refined and powerful engine in the model's history, along with improvements such as reclining seats, a wood dash, column-mounted controls, and electric screen washers. Weighing 1,875 lb, the 1980 Spitfire represents the heaviest yet and most developed version of the model before production ceased in August of the same year.
This is a well-presented, late-production Spitfire 1500. With its appealing colour combination, extensive history file and status as one of the last off the line, it presents a fantastic opportunity for collectors or those seeking an accessible entry into classic British sports cars.
