A Little bit of History...

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 (MkV) first hit the streets in December 74' and became an immediate hit with Britain's small car loving population, with its plucky 1.5 litre engine, and little weight meant that it'd fly around off the mark, reaching 60mph in just over 11 seconds, which was good for the time. It had stylish, sweeping line's which was usually complemented with a wonderful, vibrant paint job. The 1500 never really changed much from the Mk4, only a few interior and exterior changes, but they weren't really noticeable from a quick glance. The Spitfire 1500 changed by just a few badges and the rear trim to black instead of the Mk4's chrome. The engine also had a bit of a boost with nearly 300cc being added, giving it that bit of extra oomph from take-off! Most Spitfire's were fitted with standard steel wheels but some owners decided to put Mk4 wire wheels on them, to give that extra bit of style.
The Spitfire cost £3,631 ($6,000) in 1980, which wasn't exactly cheap at the time. But in the end British Leyland went out of business due to financial problems in 1986, and production ceased of the Spitfire in mid 1980. The last ever Triumph to roll of the production line was an Inca Yellow hard-top with overdrive, marking the end of a triumphant era.

The last ever Spitfire 1500 is in the BMH (British Motor Heritage) Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire.
www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/