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1971 Triumph Spitfire
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
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1971 Triumph Spitfire
UK • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot 31
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Sapphire Blue 1971 Triumph Spitfire MkIV is a desirable driver with a recently renewed interior and professionally refurbished wheels. It includes multiple top options and sensible upgrades like electronic ignition, though it requires some minor cosmetic attention around the windscreen.
Condition
7
The car is described as a smart, usable example with some desirable original features and sensible upgrades. The interior was renewed in 2021, and the wheels were professionally powder coated. However, it is not a concours example and has minor finishing touches needed, including light surface corrosion around the windscreen area.
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2,428 miles (via 2022 MOT)
FH17267
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
ANK388K
1971
Auction
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1971 Triumph Spitfire
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
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Description
Description Sapphire Blue; sought-after black crinkle dashboard; comes with both a soft top and tonneau cover, together with its original factory hard top, providing plenty of flexibility for year-round use This attractive 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk
IV is finished in the particularly desirable Sapphire Blue and presents as a smart, usable example of Triumph's much-loved small sports car.
The car starts, runs and drives as expected, with the brakes and gearbox functioning as they should.
Inside, it retains the original and highly sought-after black crinkle dashboard, while the interior was renewed in 2021 with handmade vinyl seat covers, new seat foams and straps and new carpets.
Inertia-reel three-point seatbelts have also been fitted, while electronic ignition has been added for improved reliability.
The car comes with both a soft top and tonneau cover, together with its original factory hard top, providing plenty of flexibility for year-round use.
Further work includes a new lami...
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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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 16th Jul 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
2,428 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 5th Jul 2022, 2,428 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 4th Jul 2022, 2,428 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 12th Jul 2021, 99,185 miles
Failed
On 12th Jul 2021, 99,185 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- inner sill holed o/s/f
MOT Mileage Trend
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