A History of the Triumph Spitfire

Collected from Various Sources

1962-1964, "Spitfire 4"
• 4.11:1 axle ratio
• Chassis Numbers FC1 - FC44656


1965-1966, "Spitfire 4 Mk2"
• Emblem on rear deck lid, built top, 4-branch exhst mnfld
• Chassis Numbers FC50001 - FC88904


1967-1970, "Spitfire Mk3"
• Lift & Clamp top, front bumper splits grill, 1296 cc
• Single Stromberg Carb starting in 1970
• Chassis Numbers FD1 to FD15306
• FD20000 to FD51967
• FD75000 to FD92803


1971-1972, "Spitfire Mk.IV"
• "Swing Spring" began, larger front sway bar
• Chassis Numbers FH3 to FH64995


1973-1974, "Spitfire 1500"
• Axle length increased for greater stability
• Chassis Numbers FM1-up


1975-1980, "Spitfire 1500"
• Chassis Numbers FM28001 - up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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