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Triumph Spitfire

1965 – 1980 — Great Britain

Triumph›Spitfire

The Triumph Spitfire, a classic British sports car, had a production run spanning five iterations from 1962 to 1980. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti in 1957 for Standard-Triumph, the Spitfire made its debut at the 1962 London Motor Show. It was manufactured at the Standard-Triumph Canley works, producing around 315,000 units over its 18-year lifespan. The Spitfire was built on a shortened version of the Triumph Herald saloon's chassis, sharing its running gear and Standard SC engine. It featured a body-on-frame construction, with additional structural elements integrated into the bodywork. Notably, the rear trailing arms were attached to the body rather than the chassis, contributing to its