Not Sold (Est: £7,500 - £8,500)
1972 Triumph Spitfire
Brightwells • UK • 10 Dec 2025
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Not Sold (Est: £7,500 - £8,500)
1972 Triumph Spitfire
UK • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Triumph Spitfire, with only two owners and 43,224 miles, presents as a well-maintained classic, benefiting from numerous documented maintenance updates. It includes desirable extras like a stainless-steel exhaust and tonneau cover.
Condition
7
The car is described as running well and reliable, and has been kept in a garage. While it has had several maintenance updates over the years, indicating regular care, the car isn't perfect and may show slight wear expected for its age.
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43,224 miles
FH43140
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
OUW386L
1972
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £7,500 - £8,500)
1972 Triumph Spitfire
Brightwells • UK • 10 Dec 2025
Market Position:
Market Average
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Description
Description Two owners from new; odometer only shows 43,224 miles; stainless-steel exhaust; tonneau cover
First registered in 1972, this Triumph Spitfire has had only two owners from new.
The odometer shows 43,224 miles, which the vendor states are genuine.
The 1,296cc Spitfire now qualifies as an historic, MOT-exempt vehicle.
The vendor lists maintenance carried out over the years, including a new soft-top, bumpers, door handles, and tonneau cover in 1981; a new clutch in 1988; new track-rod ends and a wheel bearing in 1992.
In 1994, it received refurbishment by a specialist restorer.
Pirelli tyres were fitted in 2007, followed by new front brake hoses, brake pipes, torsion bars, and brackets in 2008.
More recent work includes replacement headlights in 2018, new carburettors and ignition coil in 2020, and a new battery and starter motor in 2023, and a new stainless-steel exhaust recently.
The vehicle is described as running well, reliable, and free of issues, with an excellent...
Price Analysis vs Other Spitfire Mk IVs
£247
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,020
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,179
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Spitfire Mk IV Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 11th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
43,227 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 12th Mar 2026, 43,227 miles
Passed
On 28th Apr 2023, 41,846 miles
Passed
On 7th Sept 2021, 41,841 miles
Passed
On 28th Aug 2020, 41,817 miles
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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