£1,700
1971 Triumph Spitfire ****** Running and driving example requiring light recommissioning with period-style enhancements
Hampson Auctions • UK • 26 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£1,700
1971 Triumph Spitfire ****** Running and driving example requiring light recommissioning with period-style enhancements
UK • 26 Apr 2026 • Lot 35
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Triumph Spitfire is a running and driving example that requires light recommissioning. It features period-style enhancements like Revolution alloy wheels and bold bonnet striping, making it an appealing project for enthusiasts.
Condition
6
The car runs and drives and is an honest overall presentation. It would benefit from a degree of recommissioning before being returned to regular road use. Moderate wear on exterior, interior, and/or wheels. May have a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required.
/ 10
60,528 miles
YSN 177K
1971
Auction
FH15063
RHD
United Kingdom
£1,700
1971 Triumph Spitfire ****** Running and driving example requiring light recommissioning with period-style enhancements
Hampson Auctions • UK • 26 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
MOT – Exempt Registered in 1971, this example presents as a characterful and increasingly desirable British sports car, finished in a vibrant shade of yellow and offered with a number of period-inspired features.
The car benefits from a distinctive appearance, enhanced by bold bonnet striping, ‘Spitfire’ side decals and Revolution alloy wheels, giving it a purposeful and sporting stance.
The odometer displays 60,528 miles.
Externally, the car offers an honest overall presentation, with brightwork, trim and panel fit appearing consistent with an older restoration or ongoing use.
The addition of air horns further adds to its individuality, while the overall aesthetic retains the unmistakable charm of this much-loved model.
The interior appears complete, with its classic layout and instrumentation in keeping with the car’s era.
Mechanically, the vendor informs us the car runs and drives, and comes with a new fuel pump.
However, it is noted that the vehicle would benefit from a degr...
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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Previous Spitfire Mk IV Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 25th May 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
60,528 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th May 2016, 60,528 miles
Passed
On 17th Apr 2015, 60,030 miles
Passed
On 24th Mar 2014, 58,944 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Entered:
- n/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread starting to split
Failed
On 19th Mar 2014, 58,931 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- sump bolt loose
- n/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread starting to split
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