Not Sold
1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 1300 - Entered from the William Hunt of Savile Row Collection
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 49
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3, part of the William Hunt collection since 2020, has undergone past restoration and features a desirable 'round wheelarch' design with overdrive. While currently running, it would benefit from recommissioning.
Condition
6
The car is described as the subject of much past restoration work, thought to have been completed in 2017, suggesting it isn't in pristine condition. It is currently running and driving, but would benefit from recommissioning/checking over, indicating some wear and tear and the need for reconditioning.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
FD90508
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
FGP 151J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
A riposte to the diminutive BMC Spridget duo, the Triumph Spitfire was launched in 1962.
Based around a truncated Herald chassis, it was equipped with all-round independent suspension (double wishbone front / swing-axle rear), disc / drum brakes and rack and pinion steering.
Styled by Michelotti, its wonderfully sleek two-door roadster bodyshell featured a clam-shell bonnet and decent boot.
Evolved through five guises over the course of its eighteen-year production run, the MK3 variant arrived in January 1967.
Fitted with an enlarged 1296cc OHV four-cylinder engine, it proved the fastest Spitfire yet.
Visually distinguished by its front grille-bisecting bumper (a sop to US safety legislation), the newcomer also sported a wooden instrument panel and one-piece convertible hood.
First registered in London on November 22 nd 1970 (or so its ‘FGP 151J’ number plate would imply), chassis FD90508 joined the William Hunt collection six years ago.
Self-evidently the subject of much past r...
Points of note
£370
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,316
Median Price (Since 2020)
£70,432
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 12 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
83,288 miles
Registration Date
1970-11-22
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 13 2017 with 83,288 miles
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