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£10,296 (Est: £9,000 - £12,000)

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Mk. IV

United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 134

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Mk. IV, originally registered in May 1979, was painstakingly restored in 2012, including a color change to red with a tan interior. Mechanical work included an engine rebuild and gearbox replacement, supported by a comprehensive history file and a valid MoT until March 2027.

Condition

7

The car was comprehensively restored in 2012, with significant investment in the chassis, bodywork, and mechanics. The engine was rebuilt, gearbox replaced, and overdrive unit overhauled. The paint was changed from its original color, and there is an MoT test certificate valid until 2027. However, it is still a 1979 vehicle and slight wear may be visible.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

FH1313570

Odometer:

38,375 miles

Reg Number:

VTR 27T

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1979 Make: Triumph Model: Spitfire 1500 Registration: VTR 27T Chassis No: FH1313570 Odometer: 38,375 • Manual with overdrive • Comprehensively restored in 2012 The Triumph Spitfire Mk.

IV was one of the final evolutions of the classic British roadster lineage that began in the early 1960s.

Designed by the Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti and produced by British Leyland, the Mk.

IV represented the Spitfire’s maturity—combining the charming simplicity of earlier versions with more refinement and reliability.

By 1979, the car featured the 1493cc inline-four engine, which produced around 71 horsepower, paired with a four-speed gearbox (with optional overdrive).

Though modest by modern standards, the Spitfire’s lightweight made it lively and engaging to drive.

With its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, independent suspension, and low-slung seating position, it offered the pure, communicative driving experience that enthusiasts still celebrate.

The Mk.

IV benefitted fro...