£7,728 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)
1972 Triumph Spitfire Upgraded example of a classic British roadster
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 154
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Triumph Spitfire has been upgraded with a 1500cc engine, overdrive gearbox, and stainless exhaust. While the mileage is unverified and the interior has a unique color scheme, the car presents well and benefits from mechanical improvements, making it a charming and usable classic sports car.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very good condition overall, with the bodywork refinished and presenting well. The chassis is reported to be solid and sound. The interior has been retrimmed and is in good condition. However, there are slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels, suggesting that minor reconditioning may be required.
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Manual
Transmission:
FH1301
Chassis No:
Odometer:
53,820 miles
FDA5J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
A striking example of the ever-popular Spitfire, finished in bright yellow with a distinctive blue and yellow leather interior, presenting as a characterful and extensively improved classic British roadster.
Produced by the Triumph Motor Company, the Spitfire remains one of the most recognisable and accessible classic sports cars, celebrated for its light weight, simple mechanical layout and engaging open-top driving experience.
This example has been restored and upgraded during its life, now featuring the larger and more powerful 1500cc engine, making it both more usable and more relaxed at modern road speeds.
The car has benefited from considerable work and mechanical improvements, including: These upgrades enhance reliability, drivability and touring capability compared with the earlier smaller-engine variants.
The bodywork has been refinished in bright yellow, presenting very well and described as being in near-perfect condition.
Underneath, the chassis is reported to be solid...
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£247
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,020
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,903
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 31 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
53,709 miles
Registration Date
1971-02-24
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 01 2016 with 53,709 miles
Passed
On May 29 2015 with 53,709 miles
Passed
On Apr 21 2011 with 53,709 miles
Failed
On Apr 20 2011 with 53,709 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failed
On Apr 16 2010 with 53,709 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Apr 16 2010 with 53,709 miles
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