1978 Triumph Spitfire

1978 Triumph Spitfire - Silver over Restored Interior, 80k Miles, New Soft Top, Restored Hardtop Included
Lightweight, charming, and unmistakably British, the Triumph Spitfire remains one of the most enjoyable small-displacement roadsters of its era. With its compact proportions, open-air driving experience, simple mechanical layout, and classic styling, the Spitfire delivers the kind of analog sports-car character that continues to make these cars popular among enthusiasts and collectors.
This 1978 Triumph Spitfire shows 80,604 miles and is finished in silver, having been repainted from its original brown. The car was purchased by the current owner in 2012 with approximately 79,000 miles and has been garage-kept throughout their ownership. It was reportedly purchased from the owner of a body shop, who had cared for the car and begun the restoration process prior to the current owner’s purchase.
Since then, the car has continued to receive thoughtful cosmetic and mechanical attention. The interior has been fully restored, giving the cabin a fresh and well-kept presentation. The car also benefits from a new soft top and includes a restored hardtop painted to match, adding versatility and making it more enjoyable across a wider range of driving conditions.
The handwritten service and restoration notes indicate a long list of work performed, including bodywork and paint, points, spark plugs, condenser, compression test, new tires, a front suspension rebuild, interior upholstery and door cards, new door seals, transmission tunnel, heater controls, right-side mirror, hardtop roof liner, soft top, tonneau cover, and additional spare parts. A recent oil and filter change has also been completed.
The car is described as running and driving great, with smooth road manners and the lightweight, engaging feel that makes the Spitfire such a rewarding vintage sports car. With its silver repaint, restored interior, new soft top, restored hardtop, new tires, and long-term garage-kept ownership, this 1978 Triumph Spitfire presents as a charming and highly usable classic British roadster.
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Highlights
• 1978 Triumph Spitfire
• 80,604 miles
• Repainted silver from original brown
• Full interior restoration
• New soft top
• Restored hardtop included
• Hardtop reportedly painted to match
• Garage-kept under current ownership
• Purchased by current owner in 2012
• Purchased with approximately 79,000 miles
• Runs and drives great
• Recent oil and filter change
• New tires
• Handwritten restoration and service notes included
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Restoration / Service Notes
• Bodywork completed
• Repainted silver
• Points replaced
• Spark plugs replaced
• Condenser replaced
• Compression test performed
• New tires installed
• Front suspension rebuilt
• New springs and front-end components noted
• Interior upholstery restored
• Door cards restored or replaced
• New door seals
• New transmission tunnel
• New heater controls
• New right-side mirror
• New roof liner for hardtop
• New soft top
• Tonneau cover included
• Spare parts included
• Recent oil and filter change completed
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Exterior / Interior
• Silver exterior finish
• Originally brown
• Fully restored interior
• New black soft top
• Restored hardtop included
• Classic open-roadster layout
• Compact British sports-car proportions
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Collector / Driver Appeal
• Charming late-production Triumph Spitfire
• Lightweight and engaging vintage roadster
• Long-term garage-kept ownership
• Recent cosmetic and mechanical attention
• Usable classic with both soft top and hardtop
• Great for weekend drives, local shows, and vintage British car events
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Included with Sale
• Restored hardtop
• New soft top
• Tonneau cover
• Spare parts
• Handwritten service/restoration notes
• Supporting documentation, if available
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Charming, simple, and full of vintage British character, this 1978 Triumph Spitfire offers an inviting open-air driving experience with the benefit of recent care and restoration work. With 80,604 miles, a silver repaint, fully restored interior, new soft top, restored hardtop, new tires, recent service, and garage-kept ownership since 2012, it is ready to be driven, shown, and enjoyed.

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Additional Fees:

There is a $250.00 dealer fee that is not included in the original price.