£10,296 (Est: £9,000 - £12,000)
1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Mk. IV
Historics • UK • 16 May 2026
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£10,296 (Est: £9,000 - £12,000)
1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Mk. IV
UK • 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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38,375 miles
FH1313570
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
VTR 27T
1979
Auction
£10,296 (Est: £9,000 - £12,000)
1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Mk. IV
Historics • UK • 16 May 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
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 f...
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£247
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,020
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,179
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 2nd Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
38,733 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Mar 2026, 38,733 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On 25th Feb 2026, 38,733 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 23rd May 2018, 38,731 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 19th May 2017, 38,511 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing trunion (2.5.B.1a)
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