1963 - Triumph Spitfire 4
French registration
Chassis n°FC11481L
Body n°10790FC
Engine n°FH606772HF

- Symbol of the small British roadster, high love rating
- Purest MK1 version with chrome-spoke wheels
- English car imported to France in 2014 and restored
- MKIV 1300 engine to be run-in and electrics to be overhauled

Please note that the suffix "L" (left-hand drive) in the chassis number shown on the vehicle's registration document is not originally present on the manufacturer's plate, as we believe it was converted from right-hand drive to left-hand drive.



Introduced at the 1962 London Motor Show, the Triumph Spitfire's mission was to democratize the popular small British roadster beyond the borders of the United Kingdom.

A task it fulfilled perfectly, thanks to Michelotti's successful design, ingenious engineering and ease of use, making it an innovative car despite its low price.

The simple, sturdy powertrain, derived from that of the Triumph Herald, and the reworked chass...