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£6,923
1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3
UK • 3 Mar 2026 • Lot 1373
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk III is a charming British roadster with a 1296cc engine and 4-speed manual with overdrive. It features recent cosmetic and mechanical work, a refreshed interior, and a Signal Red repaint, making it a well-sorted and fun classic for weekend getaways.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in overall solid condition with slight wear visible. The brightwork and body panels are described as very good but not concours, indicating it's not in perfect condition. It has had recent cosmetic and mechanical work, suggesting it needed some reconditioning, but it drives well and feels solid, implying it's well-maintained overall.
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52,500 miles
AAD 338K
United Kingdom
Manual
1971
Auction
Description
Description Reserve lowered Late registered Mk3 example 1296cc engine & 4 speed manual with optional overdrive Our vendor has owned close to 8 years Lots of work carried out in that time Valid MOT until May 2026 HPI Clear The Spitfire remains one of Britain’s most charming and loved classics.
It is lively, simple to maintain, and always fun to drive.
This smart Mk III Spitfire with recent cosmetic and mechanical work, is garage-kept and ready for its next chapter.
Background Designed by Michelotti and launched in 1962, the Triumph Spitfire blended affordable sports car thrills with stylish European lines.
By the time the Mk III arrived in 1967, the model had matured.
It now came with wind-up windows, a more refined interior, and a higher compression 1296cc engine.
The result was a featherweight British classic delivering smiles per mile in spades.
This Mk III was first registered in 1971 and has lived in Gloucestershire all its life Probably one of the last Mk IIIs to be sold go...
Price Analysis vs Other Spitfire Mk IIIs
£370
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,230
Median Price (Since 2020)
£70,432
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Spitfire Mk III Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 29th May 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
52,396 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th May 2025, 52,396 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On 21st May 2025, 52,385 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mounting to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On 28th Jun 2018, 50,615 miles
Passed
On 6th May 2017, 50,153 miles
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429-431 Rainham Road South, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8XE, England
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