Triumph Spitfire 1500 (1978)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in red with a light brown leatherette interior.

Highlights

• Original purchase contract, original checkbook and invoices available
• Rare variant from California (chassis number UC)
• Only 2 previous owners who moved the car (one in California, one in Germany)
• End-to-end verifiable history
• Folding roof
• Approx. 2000 € invested in brakes, AT generator, soft top and electronic ignition

General information about the vehicle

• First registration 1979
• Import from the USA
• Location: Hamburg, Germany
• Make and model: Triumph Spitfire 1500 Year of manufacture: 1978
• 3 vehicle owners
• TÜV, valid until 08/24
• H-license plate
• Accident-free in current ownership
• No relevant damage in the current state
• Admitted
• German registration
• Cleared
• Ready to drive

Model history

• The Triumph Spitfire, a legendary British sports car model, was first introduced in 1962. It impressed with different engine variants, including initially a 1.1-liter four-cylinder and later a more powerful 1.3-liter engine. The vehicle embodied timeless style and driving pleasure. With its characteristic lines and agile driving characteristics, it conquered the hearts of car enthusiasts worldwide. Production continued until 1980, and the Spitfire remains a symbol of British roadster tradition.

Facts

Exterior and interior

• Red livery
• Inner material made of light brown imitation leather
• The vehicle was partially repainted
• It should be emphasized that the paint is not impeccable, excellent condition, but the owner notes that the vehicle has a great rust-free finish all around, which is not a matter of course.

Engine and gearbox

• 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 58 hp
• Gearbox
• Last oil service in 09/2022

Mileage

• 75,000 kilometers. Mileage not traceable.

Documentation

• Checkbook available, but not complete

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: 70-90%
• Brakes: New
• Underbody without recognizable rust spots

Known Deficiencies

• A few paint imperfections
• A dent in the underbody under the trunk

Summary

Experience the timeless charm of the 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in bright red with a mileage of 75,000 kilometers, powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (58 hp). This rare model from California has a folding roof, a continuously verifiable history and fresh brakes and is registered with H license plates - a piece of British roadster history in Hamburg, Germany.