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£4,956

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Bring A Trailer • US • 21 Oct 2026

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£4,956

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

US • 21 Oct 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 is a Brooklands Green convertible with a matching hardtop and tan interior. It features a 1.5-liter inline-four engine, four-speed manual transmission, and has approximately 33k miles, with some noted rust and paint imperfections.

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Condition 

6

The vehicle has rust on the leading edge of the hardtop and paint imperfections. The listing also mentions that the rear drums and shoes were replaced in July 2016 and the headrest foam was replaced in August 2016, indicating some past wear and repair.

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33,000 miles

FM100782U

LHD

United States

Manual

HGP-4314

1979

Auction

£4,956

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Bring A Trailer • US • 21 Oct 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

1.5-Liter Inline-Four Four-Speed Manual Transmission Brooklands Green Paint Beige Vinyl 13" Steel Wheels This 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 was first sold by Hank Bokman Oldsmobile of West Seneca, New York, and it was acquired by the current owner in 2016.

It is finished in Brooklands Green with a matching hardtop over tan vinyl and multicolored cloth.

Powered by a 1.5-liter inline-four linked with a four-speed manual transmission, the car features 13″ steel wheels, front disc brakes, and a Zenith Stromberg carburetor in addition to a wood-veneer dashboard, a heater, and a cassette stereo.

This Spitfire is offered by the seller on behalf of the owner at no reserve with a car invoice, service records, a car cover, and a New York title in the current owner’s name.

The Spitfire was introduced in 1962 and manufactured through 1980, and the 1500 was the final model offered from 1975 to 1980.

This example is finished in Brooklands Green (HAE) and features a matching removable hardtop, a dr...

Price Analysis vs Other Spitfire 1500s

£550

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,520

Median Price (Since 2020)

£22,063

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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