£3,000
1972 Triumph Spitfire ****** Highly original example with a highly credible 21,000 recorded miles
Hampson Auctions • UK • 19 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£3,000
1972 Triumph Spitfire ****** Highly original example with a highly credible 21,000 recorded miles
UK • 19 Jul 2026 • Lot 16
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Triumph Spitfire is a highly original example with a credible 21,000 miles, offered with no reserve. It features a classic red exterior, black interior, and Minilite-style wheels, accompanied by original documentation.
Condition
9
The car is described as highly original with a credible 21,000 recorded miles. It retains a pleasingly original appearance, with a well-presented interior and a tidy engine bay. While there was a mileage discrepancy noted on a past MOT, the overall condition strongly supports the low mileage. It's offered without reserve, suggesting it's in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use consistent with its age and low mileage.
/ 10
21,000 miles
FH.41963
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
KMB 844L
1972
Auction
£3,000
1972 Triumph Spitfire ****** Highly original example with a highly credible 21,000 recorded miles
Hampson Auctions • UK • 19 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
MOT – Exempt The Triumph Spitfire remains one of Britain's best-loved classic sports cars, offering lightweight handling, simple mechanicals and timeless Michelotti styling.
Produced throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Spitfire continues to enjoy a loyal following thanks to its engaging driving experience and straightforward ownership.
First registered in 1972, this attractive example is presented in red with a black interior and black soft top.
The vendor advises that the odometer displays just 21,000 miles, a figure believed to be genuine and highly credible given the car's exceptionally original condition.
While there is a mileage discrepancy recorded on an MOT dated 9 July 2015, this appears consistent with an MOT data entry error, and the overall condition of the vehicle strongly supports the low recorded mileage.
The car has clearly been cherished throughout its life and retains a pleasingly original appearance.
The interior remains well presented with its original-style da...
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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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 17th Jan 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
19,878 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Jul 2019, 19,878 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- passenger seat frame damaged
Failed
On 13th Jun 2019, 19,873 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 22nd Feb 2018, 19,857 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak
- Rear Oil leak
Passed
On 28th Feb 2017, 19,793 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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