1980 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 ROADSTER
1980 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 ROADSTER
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1980 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 ROADSTER
High Bidder: SwissSpeed
Highest Bid: $2,750 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Lanesborough, Massachusetts 01237
Seller:
Engine:
1493cc I4
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
79,459 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
TFVDW6AT004619
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
82093303
Location:
Lanesborough, Massachusetts 01237
Seller:
Engine:
1493cc I4
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
79,459 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
TFVDW6AT004619
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
82093303
If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
OVERVIEW
This 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 is powered by a 1493cc inline-four mated to a four-speed Synchromesh manual transmission with overdrive. Finished in white with a black convertible top over a black vinyl interior, this British classic is now offered by the selling dealer with vehicle history documents, a build binder, a color-matched removable hardtop, and a clear title.
Highlights
- Underwent restoration in 2021
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Power front disc brakes
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location:
EXTERIOR
- White paint
- Black convertible top
- Gray stripe
- Luggage rack
Updates
- New convertible top was installed in 2022
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 13-inch stock wheels
- 175/70 Starfire radial tires
INTERIOR
- Black vinyl upholstery
- Woodgrain trim
- Bucket seats
- Floor-mounted manual shifter
- Rack-and-pinion steering
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 85-mph speedometer
- 7,000-rpm tachometer
- Temperature
- Fuel
- Dash-mounted auxiliary gauges
- Odometer shows 79,459 miles
- Title reads actual miles
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 1493cc inline-four
- 71 horsepower at 5,500 rpm
- 82 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm
- Single-barrel carburetor
Transmission
- Four-speed Synchromesh manual with overdrive
Service History Highlights
- Oil changed and engine lubed 500 miles ago according to the seller
- Alternator replaced in 2023
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Power front disc brakes
- Single-exit exhaust system
Service History Highlights
- Original differential has been replaced
- New tie rods were installed in 2023
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Minor spot of rust below the front bumper
- Convertible roof is tight
- Window is in need of adjustment to meet the roof
- According to the seller, "inexperienced drivers may experience clutch chatter at times"
- Minor exterior blemishes as seen in the photos
- Convertible top installed tight and needs stretching to meet snaps
- Two snaps have been pulled and are in need of a replacement
- Needs interior carpeting
- No radio
- Oil leak seen dripping under the engine
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Vehicle history documents
- Build binder
- Color-matched removable hardtop
BID: $2,750
BID: $2,350
BID: $2,100
BID: $1,850
@JeffU – Hello. Very interested in your Spitfire. Can I come see it? What are you asking for it? Also, it looks like you restored the car but not the hard top. Is that correct? Is it running, driving, inspected? Is there a list of things that need to be done to make it reliable? In other words, how are the fuel system, brakes, electronics (any lights not working), compression, block, valves, gaskets, bushings, tie rods, radiator, heater core, etc.? I'm not averse to putting some money into the car, but I'd like to know what I'm looking at. You can email me at [email protected]. I'm a huge fan of lightweight cars (my favorites were my X1/9s), and I always wanted a Spitfire. ...
Hello, my asking price earlier this year was $7500 OBO. I now have to move it along, so price is down. The car is not in need of work to drive it. registered and inspected. Electrical issues earlier this year caused by pinched wires under the seat. Repaired. The other items seem fine to me. The hardtop not restored. Tie rods new (approximately 150 miles ago. Oh, may need front end aligned they didn't do that). I was driving it I just can't physically sit in that position for periods and still use the clutch. You can come see it if needed. Not much time left though.
BID: $1,550
Hello. Very interested in your Spitfire. Can I come see it? What are you asking for it? Also, it looks like you restored the car but not the hard top. Is that correct? Is it running, driving, inspected? Is there a list of things that need to be done to make it reliable? In other words, how are the fuel system, brakes, electronics (any lights not working), compression, block, valves, gaskets, bushings, tie rods, radiator, heater core, etc.? I'm not averse to putting some money into the car, but I'd like to know what I'm looking at. You can email me at [email protected]. I'm a huge fan of lightweight cars (my favorites were my X1/9s), and I always wanted a Spitfire.